Author: Dr. Dana

Is there much difference from being in a GS12 position versus a GS13? Well, if you ask some trying to get into a GS13 position, my guess is they would say yes. Oftentimes, it’s a mystery of what makes the difference from seemingly similar positions. That’s because moving up in one’s career is a jumble of skills, hard work, networking, and good timing. But, there are some solid places to start if you are looking to create an IDP for IT professionals. In this post, I will focus on the core skills that distinguish someone at a GS12 position...

If you work in Human Resources (HR) or a related field, you know its important to do some self development. But, despite the assumption that because you work in HR and know the ‘secrets’ of classification, interviewing, and self development- you may not know where to start for yourself. That’s why I wanted to offer a series of posts on what skills you need to develop as you progress within the HR world in government. In this post, we’ll focus on mid-level HR professionals. That is GS12s who are looking to develop themselves into GS13s. Not in HR? That’s...

I’m often asked, “How do I move up?” And frankly, there’s no simple answer. Moving up in one’s career is a jumble of skills, hard work, networking, and good timing. But, there are some solid places to start if you are looking to create an IDP for IT professionals. In this post, I will focus on the core skills that distinguish someone at an entry level to those looking to move into a mid-level position. Not an IT professional? That’s ok – many of these skills will generalize. Or, you can check out our prior post on for advice...

If you work in Human Resources (HR) or a related field, it’s sometimes difficult to admit you’re not sure how to develop yourself. Why? Because there’s an assumption that if you work in HR you know the ‘secrets’ of classification, interviewing, and self improvement. But, the truth is that we all have to start somewhere. None of us are born into ‘HR knowing’.That’s why I wanted to offer a series of posts on what skills you need to develop as you progress within the HR world in government. Not in HR? That’s ok. Many of these skills will generalize....