Whether you have been provided with executive outplacement services or choosing to go through a career transition of your choice, a professionally written resume is critical. When going through a job search, your resume is one of your […]
Managing a downsizing so that all employees are treated with dignity and respect is essential to an organization’s reputation and brand. Downsizings affect employees who have been terminated, those remaining and an organization’s customers, investors and other stakeholders. […]
The outplacement industry actually can trace its roots back to the post-World War II era when military veterans needed to learn job-search skills to help them re-emerge into civilian society. Similar to the way they counsel today’s veterans, […]
Those questions that you know they’re going to ask in the interview. You know the ones. The ones that always start with “Tell me about a time when you…” that require you to answer with a specific example […]
We’ve all been there. Whether in a monthly meeting with a boss or in an annual performance review, we’ve all been in the position of receiving negative feedback. Although not everyone is great at giving feedback—and we all […]
Everyone can network – even introverts. Let’s define networking. According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, networking is “the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions; specifically: the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business.” Networking is […]
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Although hiring has improved, layoffs were higher in recent months than they were a year ago – and it isn’t getting much easier to find new employment. “A number of employers are hiring workers at the same time […]
Business leaders and entrepreneurs are creative, driven people. They are often great “initiators.” But successful organizations that want to be around for the long haul require a shift in focus. They must move from the launch phase, where […]
“Why don’t you write a blog article discussing some of your ‘tidbits of knowledge’ that you talk about in your coaching sessions?” asked an outplacement client I recently coached. The client was referring to items I review with […]
Leadership skills. We’ve all read the articles and books, seen the LinkedIn posts and listened to the speeches about why they are so important. But how exactly do we hone these skills? Simply reading, researching and listening to […]