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January 29, 2018
The Value of College Internships
Student Internships can bring you closer to your goal of finding employment in the planning field. -
January 9, 2018
Theories of Change and Your Planning Career
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: How do planning theories of change affect planners both personally and professionally? -
November 28, 2017
Planning Theory: What Is It Good For?
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Think of planning theories as tools rather than expressions of truth. -
October 31, 2017
Mentoring and the Planning Fountain of Youth
"A Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Rick Willson speaks to his peers on why they should consider mentoring. The benefits include growth for both parties. -
September 11, 2017
So ... No Planning Degree?
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Direction for those interested in starting or changing careers in planning without a planning degree. -
August 15, 2017
Can I Work Part-Time as a Planner?
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Answers to a member's question about part-time planning jobs, exploring the difference between permanent part-time work and gig-type employment. -
July 26, 2017
Should I Start a Planning Consulting Firm?
"A Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Some essential questions to ask yourself to determine your competitive advantage. There are risks involved in going on your own, but also great rewards. -
July 17, 2017
Fellowships Are Out There for Planners Like You
Wayne Feiden, FAICP, offers suggestions for mid- to senior-level planners on the process of winning a fellowship. -
July 7, 2017
Strategies for the Delayed Career Launch
"A Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Rick Willson, FAICP, gives encouraging advice to recent grads who are finding it hard to launch their planning careers. -
June 20, 2017
What Can a Mentor Really Do for Your Career?
"A Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Idealist planners consider a mentoring relationship, mentors aren’t a prerequisite for success, but they provide valuable help. -
May 30, 2017
Organizational Dos and Don’ts for Your Career
"A Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Idealist planners should start their careers with a basic set of behaviors and then modify them to fit their workplace. -
April 25, 2017
How to Recognize (and Respond to) an Organization's Culture
"A Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Idealist planners succeed by understanding and adapting to an organization’s culture, whether it is a bureaucracy or a nonprofit. -
April 25, 2017
Resume Tips and Slips
Writing a resume is a vital part of the job search and the most nerve-wracking. The following "tips and slip-ups" are the result of my many years of reviewing planners' resumes and portfolios. -
March 28, 2017
Don't Get Along With Your Manager? Try Tolerance
"A Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Understanding your manager's point of view is a step in creating a positive and productive relationship with your boss. -
February 28, 2017
Am I Making a Difference?
"A Guide for the Idealist" blog post: As your career proceeds, the impacts of your work will be more clearly seen. -
February 28, 2017
3 Short Steps to Great Public Speaking
Presenting information to groups of people is a fundamental part of being a planner. APA member Michael Blue, FAICP, gives his tips for giving a successful presentation. -
February 14, 2017
Steering a Career Between Your 'Right' Answer and Reality
"A Guide for the Idealist" blog post: What happens when the idealist planner knows the “right” answer but encounters political, economic, or administrative resistance? -
January 31, 2017
Career Plans Are Useless
"A Guide for the Idealist" blog post: You can’t control the trajectory of your career, but you can increase your probability of success with the right mindset. -
January 3, 2017
'Principled Adaptability' Blends Realism and Idealism at Work
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: A "principled adaptability" work style addresses the tension between idealism and realism, a balance that's needed to remain grounded in principle and engaged in day-to-day work. -
December 20, 2016
I Need to Quit This Job — Now!
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Tips for addressing adversity at work while saving your dignity and sanity. -
December 6, 2016
Early Career Angst
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Reflect on your desired purpose to get to the root of career anxieties. -
November 29, 2016
How to Start a Planning Consulting Firm
A viable option for many is to start their firm or become an independent contractor. This is not easy and many planners lack the experience and resources necessary to give it a shot and succeed. -
November 22, 2016
Beyond the Public / Private Dichotomy: Big Workplace or Small?
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Weighing the options between working in a small or large firm. -
November 22, 2016
Women in Planning: Tips for Successful Civic Engagement
APA's Women and Planning division talked with Jennifer Evans-Cowley, PhD, AICP, about her experience as a planner and the value of making community members a part of the planning process. -
November 21, 2016
Inside the Planner's Studio
Kate Raman, AICP, reports on Inside the Planners Studio, an annual event offered by APA's Pennsylvania Chapter, Southeast Section. -
November 7, 2016
Dealing With Doubt: Am I Good Enough?
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Being honest about your strengths and developing your weaknesses helps you move on from doubt. -
November 7, 2016
What Planners Can Learn From Improv
Courtney Kashima, AICP, encourages planners to explore the techniques of improvisational acting at work. -
October 25, 2016
How Can I Align My Work With Me?
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: The best way to discover your most fulfilling career path is to know your values and temperament. -
September 23, 2016
Your Career Path Is a Journey — Are You Navigating?
This is the first blog post in a series called "A Guide for the Idealist," on launching and navigating a planning career. -
August 18, 2016
Y-PLAN Expands Youth Outreach Through Professional Networks
Y-PLAN is an educational methodology designed to challenge the status quo by inviting children and young people to participate alongside professionals. -
July 13, 2016
Fostering Young Planners in Texas with Scholarships and Art
Amy Wasielewski from North Central Texas Council of Governments talks about three programs that are engaging Arlington's youth in planning. -
June 6, 2016
Embracing Opportunities for Late Career Planners
For planners retirement may not mean the end to working, but a career and life change. We asked a couple of planners how they are managing the transition.
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