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The #PublicSectorJobBoard started as a one-off LinkedIn post in October 2022 following the announcement of massive layoffs in the tech industry. News about job postings were flying across the internet, but they had one thing in common: none of them were in government.
Interest in public service is high, but in order to get a job, you need to be able to find it. The job board and newsletter have become a staple in the civic tech community for those interested in joining government, helping people navigate the process and get excited about civic tech and public service.
Rebecca Heywood, the founder of the #PublicSectorJobBoard, joins us to talk about its origin, the importance of technologists joining government, and share advice for those interested in making the transition.
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A number of cities and states are in the midst of rethinking their hiring and recruiting systems and processes. What are the challenges they are facing? What steps are they taking? What has worked thus far? And, how might we learn from each other’s mistakes and successes? Based on our collective knowledge, can we devise a shared set of principles to guide this work?
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Rebecca Heywood serves as Governments Lead at U.S. Digital Response, and has spent 10 years working to strengthen the public sector. Her past experiences include work at the MBTA in Boston, in New York City government, and as a transportation planner in New York City, Sao Paulo and Mumbai. Join us to learn more about Rebecca's career journey!