If you were to create a new city from scratch, where would you begin? The city of Rancho Cordova, CA, was founded in 2003 and started by hiring one of the most innovative city managers in the country, making the town better for everyone.

Here are key data points on how the status of local and state government employment changed during the past year, mid-2014 to mid-2015.

Excerpts from an interview with Bob Schultze, who in early 2015 became president and chief executive officer, ICMA-RC, Washington, D.C.

Management jobs are experiencing the strongest year since the economic recovery with openings up 69 percent, according to ICMA Job Center statistics.

In this issue of Career Compass, Dr. Benest reminds us that everyone can benefit from a coach.

In this issue of Career Compass, Dr. Benest helps us appreciate the rookie mindset.

Coming up with an informative yet succinct summary of who you are can be surprisingly difficult—especially during a stressful job interview.

The time to consider the personal and professional aspects of a career move is before you accept a job offer.