Good Afternoon,
Happy Halloween weekend! I hope that you have all the tricks and treats you've wished for this year!
In addition to Halloween, I'm excited that after a 3-week hiatus sailing season is picking back up, which means another way to think about your career! This analogy may seem a little out of place for someone who is working to try and help you make a move, but something to consider as we approach another month of the "great resignation". In sailing on a race course, you make a choice sail on the left side or the right side, maybe up the middle of the course, but you make the choice typically before the start of what your ideal side and plan will be. You may have to pivot from that plan because the wind changed or you ended up with a different start (because we can't always predict what others will do) or you may have rocked your start and ended up right where you wanted, but either way where you aren't is what looks better. Sometimes it is easy to make a move and it pays off, and sometimes it looks better than it actually is and it may have been better to stay. That is a lot of what is happening in the great resignation.
Right now you may have heard that many people are leaving their jobs for other roles, maybe within the same industry or sector or making a big move completely! Just this week I found out 2 colleagues in career offices around the state are making a move to corporate roles. But just like the race course, sometimes a new role can look a lot better than it is. Sometimes you need to make a change and the new side or new role is exactly what you need, and sometimes it isn't. When you are considering making a move there is a lot to consider, why do you want to move, what will be better in a new role, do you have the bandwidth in your life to learn a new role, what is missing? So as we continue to hear headlines about the "great resignation" know that it is okay if you don't want to make a move, and it is also great if you do, but know that I'm happy to talk about your why and also help you think through what to look for in a potential new position, and consider what your priorities are!
In this Career Digest, I will share a few professional development opportunities, which will include conferences and workshops, upcoming events, and a few resources.
I am always available to discuss your career goals, help with your Professional Development Plan, and/or review your resume/cover letter, help with your job search, and/or help as you negotiate a job offer. Wherever you are in the program or in your professional journey, I'd love to connect and help you develop your plan for next steps!
Lastly, don't forget to connect to the Microsoft Teams Career Services and Professional Development Team - access teams through Heelmail. We encourage you all to engage in the conversation in the teams group, ask questions, answer questions, share resources, etc. In addition to the team group, I am available for individual chat through MS teams - chat me anytime. This is also a great way to practice your professional communication through chat as many employers utilize teams (or something similar) to stay in touch with employees (even if they're down the hall!).
Allison
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Professional Development Opportunities |
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In partnership with state government agencies and NC colleges and universities, the Ed2NC Micro-Internship Pilot Program will provide current North Carolina college students with a paid short-term project (10 to 40 hours). These projects will allow students to explore different roles, perform specific skill-based assignments, gaining skills employers seek, and helping sponsoring agencies.
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Check out upcoming opportunities for supporting the Triangle and resources for growing your own skill set.
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Professional Development Opportunities for NASPAA School Students (you!)
NASPAA Virtual Career Trek, Washington DC Recordings:
NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services Virtual Informational Session
Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Time: 4:30-5:30 pm EST
Registration Information: Please click here (Zoom information will be sent to registrants) Students are encouraged to answer the last question on the information indicating which city agencies they may be interested in.
2021 GCRC Government Career Week Workshops
Topic: F.B.I. Federal Bureau of Investigation Information Session
Description: Learn about opportunities with the agency
Time: Nov 1, 2021 01:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic Secrets to Writing a Federal Resume
Description: Have you ever gone to USAJobs and felt overwhelmed when an agency asks you to use the Resume Builder? Do you know what KSAs are? Would you like to have a better sense of what OPM (aka federal HR) expects your resume to look like? Then join us for this annual workshop led by Certified Federal Career Coach, Marie Koko of the La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin - Madison and leave feeling more confident in your ability to get that federal job or internship!
Time: Nov 2, 2021 01:00 PM in Central Time
Topic: U.S. Department of State Information Session
Description: Learn about the range of student and career opportunities available with the U.S. Department of State!
Time: Nov 3, 2021 01:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Navigating USAJobs
Description: Join Certified Federal Career Coach, Marie Koko of the La Follette School of Public Affairs to learn the tips and tricks of navigating USAJobs to find the federal jobs and internships YOU are looking for.
Time: Nov 4, 2021 01:00 PM in Central Time
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The North Carolina Local Government Budget Association (NCLGBA) is now accepting scholarship applications for the hybrid 2021 Winter Conference in Pinehurst, NC and offered virtually December 15-17. Completed applications should be submitted via e-mail toscholarship@nclgba.org by 11:59PM EST on Friday, November 12, 2021. Scholarship recipient(s) will receive registration and lodging accommodations for the 2021 Winter Conference from December 15-17, 2021.
The 2021 Winter Conference Scholarship Application is attached and available on the website.
If you or someone you know is interested in attending the NCLGBA 2021 Winter Conference as a scholarship winner, I encourage you to apply or pass along this announcement. Please check out the NCLGBA website for information and updates about the upcoming conference. For any questions, feel free to e-mail scholarship@nclgba.org.
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All students are invited to this Zoom panel featuring managers from Durham, Carrboro, & Hillsborough, NC.
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Please join us for this virtual Brown Bag lunch. We'll share information about what we're working on and what's planned, you'll meet our staff and students, and if you're interested, learn how you can get involved in our work. Having never done this before we have no idea who might be interested; please RSVP so we have an idea about attendance. I've blocked an hour but we've only scheduled 30 minutes of content, to allow lots of time for questions and ideas. We hope to see you!
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 989 3160 9419
Passcode: 442168
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The 2021 series of 90-minute webinars will focus on these topic areas: ethics, management skill-building, leadership, community outreach, workplace development, career-building and provide practical tools for effective coaching, mentoring, and problem solving.
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Join ELGL - Free
- As an SOG faculty, staff, or student, you can join our ELGL membership at no cost!
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ELGL Memberships - Add A New Member - email at the top of form should be foster@sog.unc.edu
- If you've joined in the past your membership should renew
ELGL Benefits:
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ASPA’s goal, particularly with our student members, is to help you find the resources you need to connect with others, provide you with a clear picture of the public administration profession and help you learn how to start on their career path. ASPA’s resources—especially for students—are an invaluable starting point, potentially for the rest of your careers.
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In Case you missed the conversation earlier this week, you can find the recording here
Stay tuned for future conversations and future topics.
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Have you ever thought, I should update my resume, or wow, that project would be great to include on my resume. The intranet has great resources on writing all forms of professional correspondence. |
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Find PWE Opportunities through this dashboard, check back often as new experiences are always being added!
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Current job opportunities from around the country!
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Connect with classmates, colleagues across formats, and stay connected on Career and Professional Development news and opportunities
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The MPA Intranet has many resources for your entire time in the program. The Career Pages on the intranet have undergone a major update and are now up-to-date. These pages serve as a great resource for where to start when thinking about your career development, how to write a resume, interview prep, how to network, etc.
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Professional Development Plan
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Email Allison (binkley@sog.unc.edu) to meet to discuss your Professional Development Plan.
- While the job market has begun to really hit its stride, and you most likely have your pick of organization, it is still important to make sure you have positioned yourself best for positions. I'm here to help you do that!
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