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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 […]
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 […]
Even though reported unemployment rates are shrinking, companies across the globe continue to lay off and shed jobs. Many times, we see companies make critical mistakes when reducing headcount. These kinds of mistakes can be damaging, severely hurting […]
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August 22nd, 2013 – Employers who are planning cutbacks but have been unable to afford career counseling for their laid-off employees now have two new cost-effective outplacement programs available from OI Partners designed to give displaced workers a […]
I have a theory that we could get more done if we weren’t carrying forward so much of our past into each day. What issues, concerns and thoughts do you (or others) carry into work? Most of our […]
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I know you’ve heard it: Resumes are your first impression when applying for a job. And even if it isn’t your first impression, it’s an important marketing tool when applying for a position. Job seekers spend hours reading, […]