On this episode of On Location, hosts Tim Lightner (eWorldEnterprise Solutions) and Barbara Lacina discuss the topic of transition from public service to the private sector. The conversation was prompted by recent reduction in force (RIF) events within the federal government and is of value to others who are considering making the shift to private sector employment . Guests Tanguler Gray (Executive VP of Operations, SMI); Laura Roth (recently retired as the Child Support Practice Lead and Director, CGI Technologies andSolutions Inc.), and Matt Lyons (Director of Public Sector Partnerships, SteadyIQ), all of whom have experience making this career shift, share their personal transition summaries and advice. Key topics include identifying transferable skills, adapting to new roles, and job searching tips for the private sector. This is part-one of a two-part series.
Resources that are available to those seeking/needing to make this transition:
o NCSEA 5/29/25 NCSEA Helps May 2025 Webinar: Navigating Change: Polished Resumes and Confident Interviews
o NCSEA 7/31/25 NCSEA Helps July 2025 Webinar: Transitioning Public Service Experience into Private Sector Impact
o HSITAG Talent Bank: https://hsitag.org/news/talent-bank/
o APHSA: APHSA Career Center Account Benefits: AmericanPublic Human Services Association (APHSA), APHSA Career Center|Find Your CareerHere
o NCSEA Job Board: https://www.ncsea.org/resources-info/job-board/