[vc_row full_width=”” parallax=”” parallax_image=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]It’s time for another listicle! Today we’ll look at the top four career improvement features at #ELGL15. These “Career Lab” services will be included free of charge with your #ELGL15 registration. (Save the date – registration opens on August 25 – bookmark this registration link and have your $75 registration fee … 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. Tips for a Successful LinkedIn Profile LinkedIn profiles with pictures attract 50-70 percent more inquiries than profiles without pictures! A professional photo is preferable! … Continued
Join in the #ELGLWorkLife series, survey and webinar focusing on work life balance. This series aims to address that age-old challenge of balancing professional work with a personal life. Ben Kittelson (LinkedIn, Twitter) is a Budget and Management Analyst at Guilford County, NC. He recently moved to the south after getting his MPA at Portland State University … Continued
Lori Hall Citizen Engagement Coordinator West Linn, OR LinkedIn | Twitter How can governments up their Twitter followers? Increase traffic to parks? Lori Hall, the Citizen Engagement Coordinator at the City of West Linn, breaks down her social media strategy. Keep Reading ‘People are really happy in West Linn’ Rest of the Story: The Portland Blotter … Continued
Previously State of Diversity in the Local Government Workforce Is Diverse People Influence Decisions in Government At the end of our survey, we offered respondents the opportunity to comment on what else you should know diversity and inclusion in the local government workforce. Here’s what we heard. Please include any other comments about diversity and … Continued
The Reveal The Ceiling Can’t Hold Us: Next Gen City Councilors is a session all about the young, dynamic elected officials taking their community by storm. Moderated by Phil Keisling of Portland State University’s Center for Public Service, the session will feature: Lacey Beaty, Beaverton, OR – Councilor Beatty was elected to the Beaverton City … Continued
Get to know the sponsors behind the joint ELGL & ICMA event at this fall’s ICMA Conference. Mixing in Perfect Harmony will only be possible because of these generous organizations so get to know them and take this chance to register for the event! Second up…EveryBlock Everyblock EveryBlock is the best way to find out … Continued
We’re back with another installment of The Assistant series. Today we hear from Casey Earp, Assistant City Manager for the City of Boulder, Colorado. Background Check Casey Earp Boulder, CO – Assistant City Manager I Connect: LinkedIn & Twitter Casey Earp serves as the Assistant City Manager I in the City of Boulder, Colorado where he works … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video title=”#ELGL15 Roll Out” link=”https://youtu.be/t21DFnu00Dc”][vc_column_text]Over the next 20 days, your #ELGL15 planning committee will roll out the conference sessions for the annual conference. And because we’re all ambitious strivers with a penchant for competition, this roll out will involve clues shared on this blog and we want to hear from you on social media with … Continued
#13Percent: What it is and isn’t really about… By: Pamela Antil and Tammy Letourneau As the authors of the final report of the ICMA Task Force on Women in the Profession we have been fascinated with the various articles and blogs about the report’s conclusions from which the #13Percent tag was born. In some cases, our conclusions … Continued
