Tag: Jobs

September Resume Book

The second installment of our living Resume Book is here! This month we’ve added five resumes to the collection: Angela Handran, Community Outreach Specialist, Wilsonville, OR Elsa Villagrana, Administrative Support Coordinator, California State University – Long Beach Patrick Burke, Vice President (former), Seize the Future Development Foundation Rebecca Edwards, Intern, Main Street Woodruff Rob Severance, Deputy City … Continued

6 (Or So) Most Common Entry Level Jobs in Government

In this series of articles, ELGL members reflect on the themes from our recent survey on careers. Katie Babits started us off with resume tips, Ian Davidson provided cover letter advice, Harrison Wicks outlined tips for succeeding once you land a job, and now Emily Leuning provides an overview of our first local gov jobs.

6 Tips for Succeeding in Local Government

6 Tips for Succeeding in Local Government by Harrison Wicks – LinkedIn and Twitter As a professional at the beginning of a local government career, I am continuously learning tips for succeeding in the workplace. Full disclosure, a lot of this learning is trial-and-error, doing the wrong thing and learning not to do it again. I was … Continued

Cover Letters: The Hardest Part of the Search

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 … Continued

From Ad to Offer: An Insider’s Guide to the Recruitment Process

Our most popular columnist (based on web hits) Julie Underwood returns with an insider’s view of the recruitment process. Julie is the Daly City (CA) assistant city manager and former Shoreline (WA) city manager. From Ad to Offer: An Insider’s Guide to the Recruitment Process By: Julie Underwood,  LinkedIn and Twitter I had just earned my … Continued

SGR Recruitments 07.29.2014

Our friends at Strategic Government Resources are looking for management level applicants, and one of them could be you! You can apply by contacting SGR, inquire about a specific position through the contact listed.

SGR Recruitments 07.14.2014

Our friends at Strategic Government Resources have a number of recruitments they want ELGL members to know about! You can apply by contacting SGR, inquire about a specific position through the contact listed.

SGR Recruitments 06.25.2014

Our friends at Strategic Government Resources have a number of recruitments they want ELGL members to know about! Take a look at these varied positions in the Southwest region.

The Monthly Development with Pat Mobley

The wait is over, here is the second installment of the Monthly Development with Pat Mobley. (Related links: If He Can’t Blog, No One Can and The Big Three.) Are Jobs the Only Metric? Happy Halloween!  Unfortunately, computer issues prevented me from posting in September.  I will revisit the Oregon Infrastructure Bank topic in the future.  I hope … Continued

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