This compilation contains the Career Compass Nos. 26-50  that appeared on ICMA's Career Network site, in addition to ICMA's newsletter, Coaching emails, 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.