by Dr. Helen Ofosu | May 26, 2014 | blog, Career Advice, Hiring Staff & HR
Facing a Test or Simulation as Part of Application Process? I’ve had clients start to freak out a little because they’ve been told they need to do technical tests and/or simulations as part of a job application process. I always tell them that these simulations...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Feb 26, 2014 | blog, Career Advice
One of the most common questions that people ask me is: Do I need a university degree to get a good job? The short answer is no. There are many famous business leaders who didn’t finish their university degrees and there’s no evidence to suggest that their...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jan 15, 2014 | blog, Career Advice
These days it’s becoming more common for people to change their careers after spending some time in the workforce. When you have 5, 10, or more years in one field but are now embarking on a new field, how do you transition? How do you establish your credibility...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Dec 11, 2013 | blog, Career Advice
Recently, someone who I worked with briefly some years ago contacted me through LinkedIn and asked me what I thought about her tentative plans to return to school to complete a Ph.D. in Psychology (most likely she’d study an applied area like...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Dec 4, 2013 | blog, Career Advice
Earlier this week, when I was the guest lecturer in an undergraduate / 4th-year psychology class, one student asked how she could get an entry-level job when most employers require 2 – 3 years of experience. This is a great question since it probably applies to...
