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Episode Synopsis
Building and maintaining relationships is at the heart of Michael Hardy’s role as Deputy Chief Government Relations Officer & Director of Federal Relations.
In this episode, he shares his strategies for managing it all in the fast-paced world of government relations.
Michael takes us through his journey from an aspiring optometrist to an experienced government relations leader, highlighting the importance of building connections, navigating political landscapes, and understanding the evolving role of higher education in shaping policy.
Whether you’re exploring a career in government relations or simply curious about the impact of federal policies on universities, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice.
Tune in as we dive into the challenges, strategies, and rewards of this unique field!
📱 CONNECT WITH MICHAEL:
LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-j-hardy-572b0656/
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🎙 Podcast / https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jobdictionary
🌍 Website / https://jobdictionary.com
🐦 Twitter / https://x.com/jobdictionary_
📸 Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/jobdictionary/
📱 TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@jobdictionary
👨💻 Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobdictionary/
🎥 Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557725591538
WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?
Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.
⌚️Timestamps:
00:00 What does a deputy chief government relations officer do?
04:51 What people overestimate and underestimate about the job
09:30 How government relations will change in the next 5-10 years
12:01 What a day in the life looks like
14:34 Busy seasons of the job
16:47 Natural strengths to be good at this role
22:33 The fastest way to get this job
23:58 Recommended resources for aspiring government relations officers
In this episode, he shares his strategies for managing it all in the fast-paced world of government relations.
Michael takes us through his journey from an aspiring optometrist to an experienced government relations leader, highlighting the importance of building connections, navigating political landscapes, and understanding the evolving role of higher education in shaping policy.
Whether you’re exploring a career in government relations or simply curious about the impact of federal policies on universities, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice.
Tune in as we dive into the challenges, strategies, and rewards of this unique field!
📱 CONNECT WITH MICHAEL:
LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-j-hardy-572b0656/
FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS:
🎙 Podcast / https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jobdictionary
🌍 Website / https://jobdictionary.com
🐦 Twitter / https://x.com/jobdictionary_
📸 Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/jobdictionary/
📱 TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@jobdictionary
👨💻 Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobdictionary/
🎥 Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557725591538
WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?
Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.
⌚️Timestamps:
00:00 What does a deputy chief government relations officer do?
04:51 What people overestimate and underestimate about the job
09:30 How government relations will change in the next 5-10 years
12:01 What a day in the life looks like
14:34 Busy seasons of the job
16:47 Natural strengths to be good at this role
22:33 The fastest way to get this job
23:58 Recommended resources for aspiring government relations officers
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