My goal is to help you achieve "work/life balance" for you and your family.

Out of work and looking? Stop chasing the wrong rabbit and let's make it happen! Or, If you are currently employed, but are not where you want to be, I can help you navigate the volatile job market, or explore other career options. My clients include managers, directors, professionals, educators, students, executives, and C-suite all seeking to find the right fit.

- Considering a job or career change?

- Working from home, laid off or in between jobs?

Companies are hiring. Clients are interviewing. I can help!

Click the button to schedule a free 15 minute Zoom consultation– Tom Wharton – 401.884.7959 or 401.835.1967 or email tom@lifocus.com

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There’s a reason I’m known as 🎯The Career Doctor🎯Thomas Wharton

Tom Wharton is a certified career coach for Lifocus Career Services

  • Are you a person looking to change jobs, change careers, an individual contributor, manager, director, professional, executive, C-suite, entrepreneur, or in a family business?
  • I have assisted thousands of healthcare, professional, technical, insurance, financial, manufacturing, government, non-profit, and administrative employees to find the right fit.
  • Over 20 years of one-on-one career coaching and job search with a history of success! I not only know the job market, but I also have strong relationships with people who are well-connected including recruiters, hiring managers, networking resources, and business leaders…Resulting in more opportunities!

Career Coaching - Job Search - Career Counseling

Lifocus - Career Coaching

Changing careers or changing jobs is a formidable task for most people. You don’t have the time, resources or knowledge of the ever-changing job market, social media, networking or the latest interviewing techniques. Remember, career management is not taught in school.

I am a certified career coach with 20+ years’ experience who help people find the right “fit”, not just a job.

Career Coaching Includes:

  • Weekly one-on-one career coaching meetings – Zoom, Face Time or phone to keep you focused & on track.
  • Virtual online career portal loaded with job agents, a recruiter database, Lexis Nexis database, letter templates, as well as job and career educational information.  24 hr access with new jobs in your field emailed to you daily, resulting in more activity!
  • Unsure of a future direction? We will provide career assessments!
  • Preparing a Value Proposition. “What do you want to do going forward and what are your skillsets and competencies which will qualify you?” What is your value proposition?”
  • I will assist in building your new dynamic, keyword laden, resume. In addition, I will help create a robust ONLINE profile that will command attention!
  • Networking. Learn to master the art, resulting in more opportunities and interviews.
  • Interview skills training, how to be the best-prepared candidate! Today’s interviews can be very challenging…Phone, Zoom, FaceTime, in Person, by Committee, and even Artificial Intelligence interviews!
  • Entrepreneurial counseling & resources – the process of starting or acquiring a business
  • Focus On Life™ process; pre- and post-hire issues such as onboarding, career goals, adjusting to company culture, assimilating to the new position, establishing work-place chemistry and awareness of job-specific skills and knowledge requirements.
  • Lifetime updates to your resume and Online Profile!
  • Networking. Learn to master the art, resulting in more opportunities and interviews.
  • Interview skills training, how to be the best-prepared candidate! Today’s interviews can be very challenging…Phone, Zoom, FaceTime, in Person, by Committee, and even Artificial Intelligence interviews!
  • Entrepreneurial counseling & resources – the process of starting or acquiring a business
  • Focus On Life™ process; pre- and post-hire issues such as onboarding, career goals, adjusting to company culture, assimilating to the new position, establishing work-place chemistry and awareness of job-specific skills and knowledge requirements.
  • Lifetime updates to your Resume and Online Profiles!

If you would like more information on how I can partner with you to navigate the job market, get noticed, and get more interviews, let’s schedule a no-cost informational Zoom meeting by clicking below or call  Tom Wharton, Managing Partner at 401.835.1967 or email tom@lifocus.com

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What Our Happy Clients Are Saying

“I had never worked with a career coach before but with the increasingly changing job market and having been out of it for so long, I took a leap of faith into this relationship. Boy am I glad I did! Tom is empathetic and honest and always available for any questions you may have. He challenges you to leave you comfort zone which opens you up to new opportunities you'd otherwise never find on your own. He made my resume stand out among the rest which increased the number of call backs I received and allowed me to be selective in my new job search. I would recommend Tom in a heartbeat!”

Michelle CostaPHR, SHRM-CP

“If you are looking for a compassionate—and passionate—career coach, you can count on Tom Wharton. Tom has extensive experience compassionately coaching people through career changes and career development, and it’s evident that he strongly believes in helping people reach their fullest potential. He is focused, persistent and excels at achieving results. I have very much enjoyed working with Tom over the years and would recommend him!”

Jill Van NostranMarketing & Communications Director

“I came to Tom in need of career guidance with the ultimate goal of finding a position with advancement opportunities as well as a positive work culture. Tom was very professional and supportive throughout the entire process giving me the tools to find a career that suited my personal qualities. His knowledge of the job market is substantial and the tips and tricks he recommended for the interview process proved invaluable. I am pleased to recommend his services to anyone looking for career guidance, whether it be just starting out like me or someone transitioning from one career to another.”

Alex SwistFinancial Management

“As a highly satisfied client of Toms Wharton's, I could write a thousand words on what he provided to me on a weekly basis that allowed me to excel in finding my next step in my professional career.
Tom took the time to think through with me how my skills would translate to other fields, which was my primary goal. He pushed me every week to network and meet people who were able to connect me with opportunities. I am grateful to Tom for his dedication and professionalism to my career and personal needs. I highly recommend Tom as an executive and career coach.”

Cindy McDermottVP, Organizational & Human Development