Perhaps one of the most daunting aspects of an interview is not knowing what to expect as you walk through those doors and into the interview room. But while different hiring managers may employ different interviewing techniques, there are some questions that come up almost every time. Knowing what these are can help you head…Read More
Why Outplacement Provides An Important Societal Benefit
Three years ago, I wrote an Outplacement Manifesto blog. I revisited my three-year-old blog to see if the principles still hold up. We see ourselves in a unique position to help many people during the low point of their career. There are a lot of concerns that our economy may be moving towards an inevitable…Read More
Demonstrating commercial awareness during an interview
Commercial awareness is a key workplace skill that is valuable across many different roles. It may sound a bit intimidating, but having commercial awareness simply means that you have a thorough understanding of the wider market in which the company you’re applying to operates. Being commercially aware shows a potential employer that you’re well prepared…Read More
7 Mistakes Managers Make That Cause Good Employees To Quit
by Brigette Hyacinth 1. They are inflexible and make things difficult. They make mountains out of molehills for simple things as an employee needing time off or wanting to take their lunch earlier. Employees should feel comfortable to approach you at all times, but when you are inflexible, it creates a wall between you and your team. I…Read More
Personal Branding & Social Media in the Job Search
By OIP A common question that many career coaches hear from individuals during a period of transition is, “Do I really need to be on social media during this job search?” The answer is yes! Social media has multiple benefits. It enables you to access more job leads. And it also enables you to tell your…Read More
How to network during your job search
People talk about the importance of networking when it comes to finding a job, and for good reason. It’s estimated that as many as 70% of job seekers find their position through contacts versus just 15% who do so via job boards. Networking isn’t a quick fix, however. In order for it to add value…Read More
Is It Time To Rethink Hiring Decisions Based On “Culture Fit”
The conventional wisdom is that you hire for culture fit. The thinking is that you want to find candidates who will be the best fit with the culture of the organization. These candidates are likely to be better team players, more productive, more engaged, and will stay with the organization longer. A lot of smart…Read More
Best questions to ask the interviewer
Best questions to ask the interviewer Who would I be reporting to? Can you provide an org chart? It’s important to ask about the organization in case you have several bosses. If you’re going to be working for several people, you need to know “the lay of the internal land,” or if you’re going to…Read More
Micromanagement make BEST PEOPLE Quit!
by Brigette Hyacinth Trust is the foundation of any successful relationship, whether professionally or personally and when it’s broken, it is extremely hard to repair. I had a supervisor if I was over one minute on my lunch time, she would send an email to remind me of my lunch hours, even though most of the…Read More
WHAT IS CAREER WELL-BEING?
Finding work that’s enjoyable is the number one consideration for job seekers, according to research, and with good reason: it has been proven that people with high levels of career well-being are more than twice as likely to be happier overall. So, what does having a happy career look like? While the answer will not…Read More
The Reluctant Sales Rep – Selling Yourself During Career Transition
Selling Yourself During Career Transition By Anne Kerrigan So, you’ve been “restructured” out of the organization you’ve been working at for nine years. Your resume is out of date. You are out of touch with your network. The company has provided you with a severance package aligned to your years of service and they have provided…Read More
Job Hunters: You’re Doing It Wrong
Job Hunters: You’re Doing It Wrong. Gary Burnison is the CEO of Korn Ferry, the world’s largest executive recruiting firm, which claims to place one professional in a job every three minutes. So Burnison knows a thing or two about the process of a job search. He just wrote a book distilling his best…Read More
The 5 Most Important Interviewing Skills You Need to Know Before Walking into That Interview
The 5 Most Important Interviewing Skills You Need to Know Before Walking into That Interview Posted: 15 Mar 2018 10:21 AM PDT Congratulations, you landed an interview! Now what? Preparation: Here’s what you need to bring to the interview: Several copies of your resume Your reference list Company overview from their web site (research the…Read More
The power of positive thinking
Consider this scenario: You’re preparing for an important presentation. It’s not going very well and you start to think you’re going to mess it up completely. Every small mistake you make reinforces this idea, up to the point where it’s all you can think about. What this example demonstrates is the power – and danger…Read More
Job Title Key Words / Skills & Competencies
Job Title Key Words / Skills & Competencies Account Development Manager Account Director Account Executive Account Management Account Manager Accountants Accounting and Financial Systems, Processes and Technology Accounting and Reporting Accounting Manager Accounting Officer Accounting Supervisor Accounts Payable Supervisor Accounts Receivable Manager Accounts Receivable Specialist Administrative Supervisors Advertising and Sales Promotion Advertising Associate Advertising Coordinator…Read More
Five Reasons To Hire Someone With No ‘Industry Experience’
Five Reasons To Hire Someone With No ‘Industry Experience’ Posted originally by Miles LeHane I don’t want to say that hiring managers are too lazy to train people, and that’s why they insist on hiring candidates with “industry experience.” Maybe it’s nicer to say that rather than being lazy, they are afraid. They are afraid to…Read More
How Can Lifocus Career Services Help You?
If you are a professional seeking a new job, wishing to make a career change or seeking professional advancement/development, we can help. We work with all levels from Managers to Executives. Lifocus Career Services WHAT WE DO: As career coaches, we guide you in planning and managing your career, whether you are 25 or 65; we…Read More
Why you’ll end up in the wrong job
Why you’ll end up in the wrong job “I’ve been in this field for the last 15 years, and I have to admit that I’m miserable.” I listened with sadness as Josh voiced his dismay over how he ended up feeling this way about a career that began with such promise. Now a 39-year-old senior…Read More
Terminating an Employee
There’s an art—and a legal responsibility—to terminating employees properly Terminating an employee…The decision to terminate an employee creates stress, anxiety and often sadness for co-workers and managers, as well as the employee. At its best, it should be a decision that benefits all, regardless of how unpleasant it is. You may have seen in print,…Read More
5 Reasons You’re Unemployed in 2018
By S. Thomas Wharton Here are the 5 Reasons You’re Unemployed in 2018: You don’t have a plan Envision and document your dream job or career change and work towards it. Plan what you need to do to get there and begin your strategic plan to make it happen. You can make it come true; you just…Read More
“Future of Work” Global HR Executive Survey Results Now Available
Global HR Executive Survey Results Now Available Earlier this year, OI Global Partners conducted a survey of human resources professionals across the globe. We were thrilled to receive hundreds of responses from clients in North America, Europe and Australia, representing the Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing & Automotive, and Energy & Mining industries. The goals of…Read More
Work life Balance in Rhode Island
By S. Thomas Wharton The challenge of work life balance in Rhode Island is a central theme for many people these days. It took me 13 years to figure out what “work life balance” meant to me and get a handle on it. Today, I can comfortably say that I have a major clue and…Read More
The 5 reasons new hires fail in the first 18 months
Rhode Island – OI Global Partners – Lifocus Fact: 46% of new employees will fail within their first 18 months on the job. This startling figure (revealed by a study by Leadership IQ) is enough to put you off that exciting career move, or even step foot on the career ladder in the first place.…Read More
How to master the art of listening
How to master the art of listening – Rhode Island OI Global Partners – Lifocus Level One: Avoidance Listening = Listening Over Listeners who listen over others are the people who say, “Uh huh,” while clearly showing no interest in what the other person is saying. They look preoccupied, and they usually are. Sometimes they don’t even stop…Read More
Most Successful Job-Search Strategies For 2017
The Seven Most Successful Job-Search Strategies For 2017 With the number of new jobs increasing and the unemployment rate falling, more people will be testing the job market this year for new or better jobs. Their efforts will be more effective if they learn such tactics as how to customize their communications for each prospective…Read More
5 Reasons You’re Still Unemployed in 2017
5 Reasons You’re Still Unemployed in 2017 The department of Labor defines long term unemployment as out of work 27 weeks or more. If you are one of these people, let’s examine the possible reasons: 1. You don’t have a plan Envision your dream job and work towards it. Work out what you need to…Read More
Questions to ask at the end of an interview.
Questions to ask at the end of an interview A great way to impress the interviewer is to ask questions when they are finished. An interview is a two-way street. Ask questions. The employer should, and will typically, provide an opportunity for you to ask questions at or near the end of the interview. Employers make…Read More
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