Defense

FedMentor of the Week: Randy Laye, Edgewood Chemical Biological Center Engineering Deputy Director, Army

By Goldy Kamali

October 17, 2011

Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center Engineering Deputy Director Randy Laye is our FedMentor of the Week!

What was your first government job and what did you learn from that experience?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMb5SXdcHHY

Was there anything you did early in your career that influenced your success?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HIxALHeTXA

What advice do you have for young employees who may feel overwhelmed in their new roles?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSFJPC-35bY

What’s the best career advice you have ever received?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QDVEf4VyFI

Why would you recommend someone early in their career consider working for the government?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmwxgR6Xc3Y

What are you working on right now?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGZR3R94xjM

See more FedMentors at fedmentors.com!

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FedMentor of the Week: Randy Laye, Edgewood Chemical Biological Center Engineering Deputy Director, Army

What was your first government job and what did you learn from that experience?

Was there anything you did early in your career that influenced your success?

What advice do you have for young employees who may feel overwhelmed in their new roles?

What’s the best career advice you have ever received?

Why would you recommend someone early in their career consider working for the government?

What are you working on right now?

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