Interviewing is always a bit uncomfortable, and if you’re lucky to have a job, interviewing is probably the last thing on your mind; but is this really the best strategy? The five reasons below highlight why right now is the best time for you to interview -- whether or not you decide to take a
For most of us, COVID19 has undoubtedly rocked our worlds, impacting not only our work, but also everything else in our lives. Going forward, I believe that this situation will irrevocably shift the way we work. That view likely feeds the idea that we’re living in a “new normal”. Yet, this normal is not really
The spread and concern over COVID-19 has dramatically altered every aspect of our lives. From the global cancellation of major sporting events to runs on meat and paper goods at the supermarket, there is no part of our daily lives that has been untouched by this pandemic. For many companies, the requirement for social distancing
This morning I was on a video conference where we were discussing a training session Time Management from the prior week. There were some very enlightening comments. The theme was not just about keeping focused on tasks but keeping a focus on ALL things important. We are all juggling things, kids, teaching, parenting, other family
In 2017, George Mason University’s department of English launched a two-course series on proposal writing. I created the courses in response to my own experiences as a new proposal writer, which began over 15 years earlier. I got my first job in the proposal world when I was 22 and just recently out of college.
APMP-NCA is proud to announce our Graduate Pathway Program- An opportunity for local universities who provide proposal-related courses to offer their students mentorship, industry knowledge, and a springboard into a life-long career path. More details here.
Your health and safety is important to us. At this time, all APMP-NCA in-person events have been suspended until further notice and will be changed to virtual meetings. We encourage everyone to practice all recommended safety measures set forth by the CDC and other businesses and organizations.
In the early 19th Century, Scottish lawyer-turned-geologist Sir Charles Lyell argued, “The present is the key to the past, and the past is the key to the future.” In other words, if we want to know what’s going to happen in the future, we look to the past, to its patterns. A more contemporary source,
Welcome to all of our regular visitors and to our new readers as well! We have had a tremendous response to opening our publication to people outside of the APMP-NCA Chapter. This issue follows the theme of our previous issue. At the end of 2019, our 4th Quarter issue took a look into the past,
Last quarter we talked about the past and how the rise of technology and other changes in acquisitions has shaped our industry. For this quarter’s eZine, we look to the future and attempt to stay ahead of any curves or changes within our ever-turbulent government. The rise of cloud computing and data center hosting has
