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March 6, 2018
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: How do you identify and integrate credibility, influence, and power in your career?
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January 29, 2018
Student Internships can bring you closer to your goal of finding employment in the planning field.
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January 9, 2018
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: How do planning theories of change affect planners both personally and professionally?
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November 28, 2017
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Think of planning theories as tools rather than expressions of truth.
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October 31, 2017
"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.
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October 24, 2017
M. Margo Wheeler, FAICP, introduces a new crop of college students to planning every year through APA’s Great Places in America.
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September 11, 2017
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Direction for those interested in starting or changing careers in planning without a planning degree.
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August 15, 2017
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.
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July 26, 2017
"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.
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July 17, 2017
Wayne Feiden, FAICP, offers suggestions for mid- to senior-level planners on the process of winning a fellowship.
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July 7, 2017
"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.
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June 20, 2017
"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.
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May 30, 2017
"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.
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May 8, 2017
Cynthia Hoyle, FAICP, reflects on the benefits of mentoring young planners and shares some advice.
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May 1, 2017
In the seventh and final post of this series, SRC Region V representative George Benson has the microphone turned on him, being interviewed by Region VI representative Lance MacNiven about being involved in APA as a Canadian, climate change, and resiliency planning.
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April 25, 2017
"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.
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April 25, 2017
Writing a resume is a vital part of the job search and the most nerve-wracking.
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April 24, 2017
In the sixth post of this series, SRC Region V representative George Benson discusses networking opportunities through APA and the SRC, challenges facing the planning profession, and the value of involvement in APA with SRC Region III representative Sophee Payne.
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April 14, 2017
In the fifth post of this series, SRC Region V representative George Benson discusses emerging planning issues, the importance of collaboration, and the value of involvement in APA with SRC Region IV representative Anna Ma.
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April 7, 2017
In the fourth post of the Inside Look series, SRC Region V representative George Benson talks with Region VI representative Lance MacNiven about the importance of student leadership, the value of involvement in APA, and the current funding environment for planning projects.
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"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.
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March 21, 2017
Veteran planner Elizabeth Libby Tyler, FAICP, answers questions about the mentoring advice she gives to young planners.
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March 21, 2017
SRC Region V representative George Benson interviews SRC Region II representative Shelley Price on customer-oriented decision making in planning, her inolvement with APA and the SRC, and why she loves APA conferences.
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March 13, 2017
APA member Matthew Nahrstedt shares his personal experience with the Mentor Match at the National Planning Conference and how it led him to finding his first job.
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March 13, 2017
In the second post of this series, SRC Region V representative George Benson interviews SRC Region I representative Paige Peltzer on her planning story, how she got involved with APA and the SRC, and why others should too.
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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.
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February 28, 2017
"A Guide for the Idealist" blog post: As your career proceeds, the impacts of your work will be more clearly seen.
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February 27, 2017
George Benson interviews SRC Chair Ellen Forthofer on her journey toward becoming a planner, how she got involved with APA and the SRC, and why others should, too.
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February 14, 2017
"A Guide for the Idealist" blog post: What happens when the idealist planner knows the “right” answer but encounters political, economic, or administrative resistance?
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February 14, 2017
Alissa Torres, AICP, shares thought on how to mentor other planners no matter where you may be in your own career journey.
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January 31, 2017
"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.
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January 24, 2017
Planners have unique opportunities to volunteer in communities with the added bonus of reigniting passion on the job. Alissa Torres, AICP shares some ideas that have worked for her.
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January 3, 2017
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.
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January 3, 2017
Plan on rebooting your career in the new year with a few tips from Alissa Barber Torres.
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December 20, 2016
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Tips for addressing adversity at work while saving your dignity and sanity.
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December 6, 2016
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Reflect on your desired purpose to get to the root of career anxieties.
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November 29, 2016
John Houseal and Devin Lavigne of Houseal Lavigne Associates share their journey to starting their own private practice.
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November 22, 2016
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Weighing the options between working in a small or large firm.
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November 21, 2016
Kate Raman, AICP, reports on Inside the Planners Studio, an annual event offered by APA's Pennsylvania Chapter, Southeast Section.
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November 7, 2016
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Being honest about your strengths and developing your weaknesses helps you move on from doubt.
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November 7, 2016
Courtney Kashima, AICP, encourages planners to explore the techniques of improvisational acting at work.
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October 25, 2016
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: The best way to discover your most fulfilling career path is to know your values and temperament.
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September 23, 2016
This is the first blog post in a series called "A Guide for the Idealist," on launching and navigating a planning career.
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Y-PLAN is an educational methodology designed to challenge the status quo by inviting children and young people to participate alongside professionals.
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August 18, 2016
A recent graduate shares his top eight reasons for attending planning school.
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The Center for Understanding the Built Environment (CUBE) provides unique and innovative resources to teach children and adults about the value of engaged citizenry.
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Amy Wasielewski from North Central Texas Council of Governments talks about three programs that are engaging Arlington's youth in planning.
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July 6, 2016
The National Association of Realtors partners with community leaders and planners for Smart Growth.
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APA Ambassador activity by Akshali Gandhi at Pittburgh's Girls Rock Science event, teaching girls about STEM related careers.
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June 13, 2016
The first in a series of planning career profiles highlights Miguel Vazquez, AICP.
