Look! Up in the sky! Your public service superhero awaits. It’s Javier Lopez from “The Gov Geeks!”
If you are called to a career as a public servant and are considering working in the Federal Government or for your state or local government, this episode is for you.
Javier Lopez, the Geek in Chief for “The Gov Geeks,” joins me on this episode to break down everything you need to know about having a career as a public servant. Javier and I discuss the Federal job application process and what you need to consider to have a fulfilling career as a government employee and serve the public.
You can follow Javier and Karen, also known as “The Gov Geeks,” on:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gov-geeks
Website - https://www.thegovgeeks.com
Instagram - @thegovgeeks
Facebook - @thegovgeeks
YouTube - @thegovgeeks
Key Topics & Time Stamps:
· Getting to Know “The Gov Geeks” (4:07)
· What Javier Wanted to Be Growing Up (5:28)
· What Drew Javier to Pubic Service in the Federal Government (9:04)
· You Can Do Anything in the Federal Government (10:55)
· The First Question to Ask When Applying for Federal Positions (13:27)
· The Federal Job Application Process & Your Federal Resume (17:17)
· How The Gov Geeks Help People Get Into Public Service Jobs (30:09)
· Why Did Javier and Karen Create “The Gov Geeks” (34:46)
· “The Gov Geeks” & Career Fulfillment (38:38)
· What Advice Javier Would Give You to Create Your Mid-Career GPS (41:41)
· How to Connect with “The Gov Geeks” (44:00)
List of Resources:
· Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next by John Neral
· SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career by John Neral
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