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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Job connections can develop at unexpected times. Years ago I met someone at a party who worked at our company’s corporate headquarters.  Several months later I was invited to interview for a new position at the headquarters based […]
In the vOICe on October 28th, the author wrote “Over-Assessed – How to Select the ‘Right’ Assessment.” The author defines two fundamental components to keep in mind when choosing the “right” assessment for your employees and organization. The […]
Last week a client called me with a dilemma: “My new company has a Business Casual dress code.  There are a lot of people I need to influence.  How do I make my appearance appropriate and professional?” She […]
The OI Partners blog post from October 24, The Truth About Career Transition Services, quoted an article from the Denver Post that reported that Colorado employers laid off more people in the first quarter of 2012 than they […]
Consultants, human resource professionals, career coaches and executive coaches use assessments in many talent management activities. When used judiciously, assessments are wonderful tools that provide real insight into an individual’s personality and/or behaviors. In fact, OI Partners offers […]