What Type Of Person Thrives In The Federal Government, According To An OFM Training Director At A Federal Agency
Rachel, an OFM Training Director at the Department of Veterans Affairs, highlights that success in this federal agency requires "a servant's heart," driven by a strong appreciation for the mission and those served, as the compensation structure is not as robust as the private sector. The significant reward is the impactful work improving veterans' lives.
Servant's Heart, Mission-Driven, Government Service, Public Sector, Veteran Affairs
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Rachel Larson
OFM Training Director
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Iowa State University
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Video Highlights
1. A strong sense of mission and a servant's heart are essential for thriving in this industry.
2. Federal government work may not offer the same robust pay and structure as the private sector.
3. The reward of positively impacting veterans' lives is a significant motivator for those who succeed in this field.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
Those who thrive working for a federal agency, specifically the Department of Veterans Affairs, really have to have a servant's heart. When you work for the federal government, the pay scale and structure are not as robust as in the private sector.
So, for those who thrive here, there's a keen appreciation of the mission and for those in which we serve. There are rewards that come with each paycheck, but there can't be an expectation that it's the same robust structure as the private sector.
The takeaways are vast, and the rewards are great when you know you are making an impact in veterans' lives.
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