When was the last time that you said, “Wow that was a great meeting! I can’t wait until the next one!”? I frequently hear that the most de-energizing part of people’s day is their time in meetings. What […]
As organizations work to stay competitive or prepare to move to the next level, a common conversation centers on their corporate culture. Do they have the “right culture” to be successful? And if they determine they don’t, what […]
Much has been written about the differences of expectations and thought processes of the millennial generation and how they approach employers and employment in general. With all of this as a foundation, what remains is that this generation […]
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OI Global Partners surveyed its career professionals to uncover key language, tactics and strategies that are proving to be most effective in helping job seekers successfully land and respond to interview opportunities. Below is an overview of the […]
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October 9, 2013 – While the unemployment rate has continued to decline this year, there are still many more applicants for each and every job opening. As a result, competition remains extremely high and job-seekers need to differentiate […]
I spent the first 15 years of my professional life knowing something was “off” in most of the jobs at which I toiled. In some cases, the reason for the poor fit was obvious: a company culture in […]
One of the most common questions we come across in this industry is, “How do I find a GREAT candidate?” Sure, there are plenty of options when searching for a new employee. But how do you save time […]
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Sept. 10, 2013 – High-potential employees – or those workers that companies have designated as their future leaders – are a growing source of high anxiety for employers, according to OI Partners. Employers are more anxious about losing […]
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In my coaching practice, I am often asked by clients what a job seeker can do to make a cover letter stand out and get an employer to seriously consider them for a job. As a start, if […]
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With today’s focus on competencies and skills development, we often forget a key ingredient of effective leadership development – personal motivation. We are each attracted to certain situations because of the emotional satisfaction they provide, and avoid other […]