Insights into this unique field
Like most workers, odds are you have a gap somewhere on your resume. You may have taken time off for personal reasons or had difficulty finding employment after being downsized or let go. No matter the reason, you should be able to find a municipal job despite unemployed at some point. Here are four actions you can take… Read More »
According to a study published on LinkedIn, over 80 percent of jobs are found through networking. Because the majority of openings are unadvertised, if you’re looking for a municipal job, the best way to tap into the hidden market is by talking with people who work for your local municipality. They may be able to provide municipal career guidance… Read More »
Like most people, you are probably on social media as a means to connect with family and friends. However, putting out information for public view also means hiring managers have access to your personal information. In most cases, they will access your social media accounts to see what kind of person you are and whether you may be a… Read More »
Soft skills are intangible and hard to quantify. Although hard skills can be taught, soft skills have to be developed. Because soft skills facilitate human connections that help you build relationships while gaining visibility and more opportunities for advancement, municipality supervisors care more about soft skills than hard skills. To further advance your career, you want to develop the following soft skills.… Read More »
If you like people, you may be interested in becoming an HR director for your local government municipality. Along with handling issues employees face in the workplace, an HR director is responsible for a variety of responsibilities that keep a municipality going. Here are 10 skills every HR director needs to be successful: 1. Communication You must have excellent written… Read More »
When you’re searching for a municipal job, there’s little room for error. Doing or saying the wrong thing before, during or after your interview may take you out of the running. You need to correctly handle your job search to increase your odds of being offered a role. Here are five mistakes job seekers make when looking for a municipality… Read More »
Because you spend more time at your municipal job each week than you do at home, it’s important to be happy there. Happy workers are more engaged, productive and satisfied with their roles. Fortunately, happiness at work is within your control. Here are 11 work habits that are sure to make you happier in your workplace. … Read More »
Since you spend at least 40 hours a week at your municipal job, you owe it to yourself to evaluate how happy you are with your career. If you’ve been in the same position for years, it’s probably time to move forward. Odds are you don’t feel engaged in or challenged by your job and… Read More »
Taking initiative at work moves you forward in your career. Being an enterprising professional makes you a key player who gets things done. Finding ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness increases your contributions to the team and sets you up for promotions. Show your boss you’re ready for more responsibilities by implementing these examples. Act as a Team Member … Read More »
Working as a municipal CFO requires a variety of qualities. Although the responsibilities and expectations can vary among local governments, there are universal skills and experience you need to be successful. If you aspire to be a municipal CFO, make sure you have these five qualities. Data Presentation As a municipal CFO, you report on and clearly communicate… Read More »