Tag: Best Practices

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We’ve Pivoted: Government Affairs & Public Policy

On March 27, 2026, Sharlene Bagga-Taves (American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), Stacie Brown (Uber), and Christean (Chris) Cole (CARE) shared their career…

April 17, 2026

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Purpose in Practice: Applying AI Across the Mission-Driven Job Search

On March 26, 2026, Rishan Mohamed (Founder and CEO of HiringCoachAI) demonstrate how to thoughtfully use AI throughout your job search process while preserving clarity,…

April 16, 2026

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We’ve Pivoted: Senior-Level Career Transitions

On March 11, 2026, Adriana Hayes (Assistant Director, Partners for Public Good), Till Bruett (Senior Vice President of Business Transformation and Strategy, FINCA…

April 1, 2026

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Writing the New 2-Page Federal Resume

On February 25, 2026, Pivot with Purpose hosted a conversation with Kathryn Troutman (author of Federal Resume Guidebook, 8th Ed. and president of Resume Place, Inc.) who…

April 1, 2026

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Positioning Your Experience: Navigating Ageism and Being Overqualified

On February 19, 2026, Pivot with Purpose hosted a conversation with Jessica Hernandez (Great Resumes Fast) who spoke at length about the truth behind the …

March 10, 2026

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Pivotside Chat: Ask Laura Sheehan Anything About Resumes and Cover Letters

On February 17, 2026, Laura Sheehan (Georgetown University) hosted a second "Pivotside Chat" session with the Pivot with Purpose community to take questions about resumes and…

February 25, 2026

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Thriving in Uncertainty: A Workshop with Scott Stirrett

On November 4, 2025, Scott Stirrett (SFS 2013), Founder & CEO of Venture for Canada and author of The Uncertainty Advantage, offered his thoughts on the importance of…

November 13, 2025

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Conversations that Open Doors: Networking with Bill Fitzgerald

On October 29, 2025, FitzDrake Search’s CEO, Bill Fitzgerald returned to Pivot with Purpose to give another presentation: this time, on the importance of effective.…

November 5, 2025

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Resumes Real Talk with Recruiter Bill Fitzgerald

On October 22, 2025, FitzDrake Search’s CEO, Bill Fitzgerald offered his insights as to why some resumes stand out—and why others fall short. This interactive Q&A…

October 31, 2025

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Making Your Federal Experience Private Sector-Ready

On October 21, 2025, Marcelle Yeager, offered her suggestions on how to best translate your federal experience for the private sector. This session was her second with…

October 29, 2025