Commentary - America's Future

By Matthew Hartill • Feb 16,2016

HELP! Where is my career going this year? (part 1 of 3)

from Claire Kittle Dixon and her Talent Market webinar, co-sponsored by State Policy Network and AF Advice by Claire. Paraphrasing by Matt. For some of us, this is the cold dark truth....

By Matthew Hartill • Feb 11,2016

The Harsh Reality about the Job Market

The job market is more competitive than ever and so are the demands on potential candidates. Many freshmen enter college with a strong belief that once they graduate with...

By Matthew Hartill • Feb 10,2016

Spreading the Word of Liberty Beyond our Borders

With AF’s writing fellows program, you give freedom a voice! Katarina grew up during Guatemala’s post-civil war. As an AF Writing Fellow and full-time researcher, she was able to find...

By Matthew Hartill • Jan 19,2016

You Never Get a Second Chance to Make a First Facebook Impression

by Claire Dixon, Executive Director, Talent Market Like it or lump it, you are what you Facebook. And employers are increasingly using the site to research potential hires. With a...

By Matthew Hartill • Jan 13,2016

When Things are Tough: Stalemate

by Serge Thomas As your career develops in Washington, D.C., or any other place, there will be a time when you happen to be in a rut. Let me paint...

By Matthew Hartill • Jan 11,2016

8 Tips for Negotiating the Salary You Want and Deserve

It’s a new year. It’s a great time to re-evaluate where you should be financially. You can use the tips below to get a raise at your current job or...