Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Guest Host: Matt McCleskey
It can take nerves of steel and the patience of a saint to navigating the federal hiring process. But the Obama administration is calling for streamlined applications and a speedier review of applicants. We’ll learn more about the changes and what they could mean for our region’s workforce.
Guests
- Lily Whiteman Federal employee; "Careers Columnist" for the Federal Times; author, "How to Land a Top-Paying Federal Job:" (Amacom Books)
- John Palguta VP for Policy, Partnership for Public Service. Formerly branch chief, Office of Personnel Management, and Director of Policy and Evaluation for the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board.
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