This compilation contains the first 25 Career Compass columns that appeared on ICMA's Career Network site, in addition to ICMA's newsletter and in various other national and state publications. Career Compass is a monthly column from ICMA focused on career issues for local government professional staff, and appears in ICMA’s newsletter and online at icma.org/careers.

Formatted for easy viewing in one volume, this document is a great addition to anyone's virtual bookshelf! While the compilation is a member benefit, anyone can access the individual columns at icma.org/careercompass.

Dr. Frank Benest is ICMA’s senior advisor for Next Generation Initiatives and resides in Palo Alto, California.

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