I am struck with how many folks do not think in current contributions to their employers, but believe their past will keep them safely employed in the future. The same people who must have the newest and greatest […]
A recent CNN Money article reports hiring was up and unemployment down – the lowest in 3 years – in numbers reported at the end of December 2012. Also, results of a recent survey conducted by GlassDoor.com point […]
For those who went to traditional college, do you remember what it was like sharing a room with your new roommate in your freshman year? For most people, it was an amazing discovery into the nuances of another […]
When the alarm goes off in the morning and you constantly hit the snooze button because you’re dreading the day ahead, do you wonder if something better is out there? Many people encounter this problem, but by the […]

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Jan. 14, 2013 – Whether you’re looking for a new job this year, aiming to get a raise or promotion – or are worried about just hanging on to your present employment – you need to demonstrate that […]
It’s that time of year again; it’s time to publicly reflect on our accomplishments of 2012 and set our sights on the future. So, did you accomplish your goal(s) in 2012? If you’re like most people, you developed […]
In the last week, I have received 20 LinkedIn invitations to connect with the generic message, “[name] wants to connect with you on LinkedIn.” If you are too lazy to customize this message, I ignore your request. Don’t […]

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December 12, 2012 – After receiving outplacement services from OI Partners, more than six times as many displaced employees reported having excellent or very good job search skills than before they entered the programs. OI Partners has released […]

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Dec. 12, 2012 – OI Partners has announced that it has formed a strategic alliance with Leading Indicator Systems to provide leadership assessment instruments targeted to middle managers to its clients. Leading Indicator Systems (LIS), headquartered in Bedford, […]
Benjamin Franklin is often quoted as having said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”  These thoughtful words can be used as a reference when conducting your job search with a technique that is often not […]