Career Planning

“It takes twenty years to make an overnight success.”

- Eddie Cantor, 1892-1964

Change is a fact of life in today’s work environment and job security can no longer be taken for granted. It is important for employees to be prepared to take on a new situation by identifying their career goals and abilities. Our consultants design individual and group outplacement and career transition counseling services that are individually tailored to the client organization and its employees.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae Preparation and Internet Posting

FOH-ODCP-1201
Overview:
Providing exceptional customer satisfaction is a goal of all high performing organizations. To attain a high level of satisfaction, it is imperative to obtain feedback in a structured and scientific manner from the customers being served. FOH can help organizations learn how to elicit valuable information from internal or external customers, including: Our consultants will work with individuals to use the most appropriate style and keywords to prepare their resume or Curriculum Vitae for a 21st Century job search.

Duration:
This briefing lasts between one-half day and one day.

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Interviewing Skills

FOH-ODCP-1202
Overview:
Our consultants will work with individuals or groups to establish rapport with employers, ask the “right” questions, and negotiate compensation. Participants practice their interviewing techniques through simulation and other interactive group activities.

Duration:
Individual sessions last one-half day and one day for group sessions.

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Conducting a Job Search

FOH-ODCP-1203
Overview:
Our consultants work with individuals or groups to identify sources of job opportunities including networking and informational interviews, targeting companies and organizations, and Internet job search training.

Duration:
Individual sessions last one-half day and one day for group sessions.

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Individual Development

FOH-ODCP-1204
Overview:
Today’s labor market is far from static. Workers are either moving forward or falling behind. In this hands-on training, we teach participants to create an individual development plan to set short and long-term career objectives, and plot a course for attaining those objectives. This workshop includes activities such as creating a personal mission statement, setting long and short range goals, assessing what new knowledge and skills are needed to attain the goals, and setting a timeline for achievement.

Duration:
This workshop is scheduled to last one-half day.

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Professional Networking

FOH-ODCP-1205
Overview:
One of the critical competencies for managerial success includes establishing and maintaining a broad, active network of professional associates. This program teaches participants the advantages of networking, practical strategies for expanding a professional network, and how to maintain the network once established. Introverts and extroverts alike can benefit from learning how to create and effectively leverage a strong professional network.

Duration:
This briefing lasts one-half day.

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Assessment and Testing

FOH-ODCP-1206
Overview:
Our consultants use instruments such as the Myers Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) and the Strong Interest Inventory® (SII®) to work with individuals to identify interest, values, and skills that can be matched to specific jobs.

Duration:
The length of this Technical Assistance service can vary. However, normally each assessment lasts one hour, and each feedback session lasts a minimum of two hours.

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Personal Career Counseling

FOH-ODCP-1207
Overview:
Our consultants work with employees to help them map out their career goals and objectives. Additionally, our consultants can also coordinate with Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) counselors or Life Coaches to develop a plan to address both the professional and personal issues associated with career transitioning.

Duration:
The length of this Technical Assistance service varies depending on the personal needs of the participants.

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