Do you value Michael Bloomberg's experience as mayor of New York any less because he's only making $1 per year? I'm betting his salary is irrelevant to you. So why do so many people undervalue their own or others' volunteer work? This post was prompted by an e-mail I...
A friend remarked the other day that my last employer did me a huge favor by throwing me out the door. Otherwise, she said, it might have taken me a long time to find my passion. She's right. That one post-graduate-school job wasn't fun. It wasn't pretty. Looking back...
I read a variety of blogs that could be labeled as "social media," but they typically fall into two categories: 1) Web sites and tools for managing social media; and 2) practitioners talking about strategies and tactics for applying social media. In the first...
IABC/Washington is holding a terrific event this Thursday, Sept. 11, for those looking for jobs in the communications field or seeking to make a career change. Includes resume reviews (by appointment at time of registration) and roundtable discussions on topics...
I recently reviewed proposals for a federal agency. It was a worthwhile use of my time for six key reasons: 1. I got to see examples of well-constructed proposals and some that were not so good. In the process, I picked up some tips I can apply if and when I...