Each week Graham Caulfield, Expert Resume Man, will provide tips for improving your resume. Graham is an expert at helping career transitioners present themselves to their best advantage with potential employers. By Graham Caulfield – LinkedIn, Twitter, and World Wide Web Does your cover letter… …tell the employer what you can do for the company, … Continued
It’s a common occurrence these days — you’re at a conference, sipping coffee during the opening keynote, and you glance around the room. Fully two-thirds of the attendees are on their mobile devices, furiously tapping and swiping as the keynote speaker works through his or her material. Seems rude, right? I’m here to tell you … Continued
Each week Graham Caulfield, Expert Resume Man, will provide tips for improving your resume. Graham is an expert at helping career transitioners present themselves to their best advantage with potential employers. By Graham Caulfield – LinkedIn, Twitter, and World Wide Web To maximize your success using LinkedIn in your job search, you should complete these … Continued
DECEMBER 18, 2014 BY IAN DAVIDSON In this series of articles, ELGL members reflect on the themes from our recent survey on careers. So far, we learned tips for interviewing and writing a resume. Ian Davidson, a recent graduate of Oregon State University’s MPP program and ELGL project assistant, offers some tips for writing a cover letter. Cover Letters: The Hardest Part of … Continued
JUNE 4, 2015 BY ELGL Each week Graham Caulfield, Expert Resume Man, will provide tips for improving your resume. Graham is an expert at helping career transitioners present themselves to their best advantage with potential employers. 5 Tips for Rethinking Your Resume By Graham Caulfield – LinkedIn, Twitter, and World Wide Web Not sure where to begin? Write a Master Résumé Document … Continued
Right NOW with Kent Wyatt, ELGL Co-Founder What I Am Reading: The Fish Market: Inside the Big-Money Battle for the Ocean and Your Dinner Plate. (Spoiler: McDonald’s Filet of Fish isn’t that bad.) What I Am Watching: Southern Charm (Charleston) What I Am Thinking: The Indy 500 has become irrelevant. What I Am Listening To: Dave … Continued
This guest post is by ELGL member Lori Sassoon, ICMA-CM Deputy City Manager, City of Rancho Cucamonga, CA President, Women Leading Government The women I know in public service are educated, experienced, politically-savvy, dedicated, and motivated. They take on thankless assignments, build their professional networks through groups like ELGL, and make time for ongoing professional … Continued
At #ELGL17, Kevin Knutson did resume reviews for attendees. Here’s a copy of the handout he shared, and his contact information if you’re interested in working with him on your resume or LinkedIn profile! Kevin Knutson | Regional Vice President Office: 513-861-5400 | Direct: 513-805-2021 1730 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206
By Casey Earp, Engagement Manager, Bang the Table – LinkedIn & Twitter In August, ELGL articles from David Shannon and Deb Shoen highlighted the challenge of recruiting and maintaining talent in local government. What is missing from the dialogue is the view from the other side of the table. I want to take a few minutes away from watching Stranger … Continued
On this episode of the GovLove podcast, ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt interviews Heidi Voorhees, GovHR President, about the ongoing ICMA Executive Director recruitment, strategies for connecting with executive recruiters in local government, and whether this is the year for the Cubs. Connect with Heidi: LinkedIn & Twitter The 4-1-1 Heidi Voorhees has extensive … Continued
