
Passport Series: Attitude
The purpose of OFE’s Passport is to intentionally develop the soft skills – attitude, appearance, timeliness, collaboration, adaptability, stress management and motivation – that can
The purpose of OFE’s Passport is to intentionally develop the soft skills – attitude, appearance, timeliness, collaboration, adaptability, stress management and motivation – that can
Last week we introduced OFE’s Passport. To recap, our research at OFE showed there are key soft skills – social and emotional skills – that
Through our research at OFE, we discovered there are key soft skills – social and emotional skills – that determine whether a person will be
When I tell my students they will be practicing origami in class until they essentially master the art, they look at me as though I
Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to finish what you start? I’m sure on some level you can relate to this. Maybe you
Interviews With OFE Staff This week we are wrapping up the conversation about answering interview questions. There is a lot more to talk about than
Adaptability is crucial for one’s success in the workplace as it allows us to bounce back after experiencing changes. But what happens when changes occur
Interviews With OFE Staff We talk a lot about interviews on this blog, and no wonder! Interviews are a key piece of the job search
Zoom is the new kid on the block. While you may not have heard of them before, they are definitely getting all the attention now.
Hint: Practice, Practice, Practice! Imagine this scenario: You applied for a job and are excited about it. Then you get a call… the company wants
While the job market becomes more and more uncertain as businesses shut down, there are still things you as a job seeker can do to be ready as soon as an opportunity comes up. The best part? All of these things can be done right in your home.
When I was 16, I started my first job hunt. I was eager to start working and earn my own money – and along with it, my independence. I followed a generic cover letter and resume template online to get myself started and felt proud that I was finally on my way.
It’s 9 a.m. on a busy Saturday morning. You are scheduled to run an in-store event with fifty attendees expected. You and your team have
Interviews are hard. There is no escaping it. We are told to be ourselves, but also to change all our bad interview habits! Showing up
I have the pleasure of receiving many of the feedback forms, surveys and reviews that our job seekers complete, noting their experiences at our employment
In recent years the path to finding employment has seen many twists and turns, requiring successful job seekers to demonstrate a new flexibility. The old
Stay up-to-date on topics that can boost your career, give you a fresh perspective on job searching, and help you meet your goals faster.
The purpose of OFE’s Passport is to intentionally develop the soft skills – attitude, appearance, timeliness, collaboration, adaptability, stress management and motivation – that can impact a person’s success in the workplace. A couple of weeks ago we explored adaptability. Attitude is up next. It’s defined as the way people express their feelings about other
Last week we introduced OFE’s Passport. To recap, our research at OFE showed there are key soft skills – social and emotional skills – that determine whether a person will be successful in the workplace. The purpose of OFE’s Passport is to intentionally develop these skills with our participants. After the last post, you’ve hopefully
Through our research at OFE, we discovered there are key soft skills – social and emotional skills – that determine whether a person will be successful in the workplace. They are attitude, appearance, timeliness, collaboration, adaptability, stress management and motivation. Following the success we had working with smaller groups of people over a number of
When I tell my students they will be practicing origami in class until they essentially master the art, they look at me as though I am from a different planet. Their heads tilt to one side, and some even let out small laughs. They think I am joking when I say a large part of
Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to finish what you start? I’m sure on some level you can relate to this. Maybe you joined a gym in January and by February you were done. Perhaps you started a new hobby then shortly after, decided it wasn’t for you and sold all your supplies.
Interviews With OFE Staff This week we are wrapping up the conversation about answering interview questions. There is a lot more to talk about than we have time for on this blog, so we encourage you to get in touch with your Employment Consultant to sign you up for OFE’s job search workshops, or simply
Adaptability is crucial for one’s success in the workplace as it allows us to bounce back after experiencing changes. But what happens when changes occur that seem too big for us to handle? Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, people worldwide have been experiencing exactly that. One large shift has been in employment, as many companies
Interviews With OFE Staff We talk a lot about interviews on this blog, and no wonder! Interviews are a key piece of the job search process. Whether you speak to someone in person, over the phone or through video conference, knowing how to present yourself well gets you one step closer to a job. Now
Zoom is the new kid on the block. While you may not have heard of them before, they are definitely getting all the attention now. What is Zoom? Zoom is a web conferencing website often used for virtual meetings. Similar to Microsoft Teams or Skype, it was created for individuals or groups to meet for
Hint: Practice, Practice, Practice! Imagine this scenario: You applied for a job and are excited about it. Then you get a call… the company wants to do a phone interview with you! Panic might set in as you wonder how this will differ from an in-person interview and if you are ready for it. The
While the job market becomes more and more uncertain as businesses shut down, there are still things you as a job seeker can do to be ready as soon as an opportunity comes up. The best part? All of these things can be done right in your home.
When I was 16, I started my first job hunt. I was eager to start working and earn my own money – and along with it, my independence. I followed a generic cover letter and resume template online to get myself started and felt proud that I was finally on my way.
It’s 9 a.m. on a busy Saturday morning. You are scheduled to run an in-store event with fifty attendees expected. You and your team have been preparing for weeks, and everyone is aware of their roles and targets for the day.Then, you find out two of your team members are sick, bringing your staff down
Interviews are hard. There is no escaping it. We are told to be ourselves, but also to change all our bad interview habits! Showing up as our best selves under pressure is very challenging, but the great news is that practice and planning make it easier every time. As we work out the best way
I have the pleasure of receiving many of the feedback forms, surveys and reviews that our job seekers complete, noting their experiences at our employment services agency. We often receive helpful feedback, shout-outs to staff and success stories. I enjoy reading and sharing these stories as people chronicle their job search journeys and reflect back
In recent years the path to finding employment has seen many twists and turns, requiring successful job seekers to demonstrate a new flexibility. The old ways of locating job leads and typing up cookie-cutter resumes have lost their effectiveness. Despite new and well-intentioned recruitment websites which aim to connect candidates with employers, many hiring managers
Stay up-to-date on topics that can boost your career, give you a fresh perspective on job searching, and help you meet your goals faster.