by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 17, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Diversity & Inclusion, Mature Professionals
It’s not uncommon for me to share real-life experiences that relate to careers or HR in my blogs. Sometimes they are about myself, occasionally they are (disguised but) about friends, family, acquaintances or clients. This time it’s about an Uber driver who I...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 10, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Mature Professionals
A while back, I had just finished writing a blog about “How not to fire an employee” when I saw an article pop up on my phone about a man who was fired after 43 years of loyal service. Even if you’re not a ‘math-lete’ it’s clear that this mature worker must be close...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Feb 3, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Mature Professionals
It’s not surprising that many people describe looking for a job after a long work absence as ‘job-hunting’ because it’s just that, a breathless pursuit that often tires a person out. If this statement rings true to you then you understand that the struggle is...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Dec 17, 2017 | blog, Career Advice, Mature Professionals , Recent Graduates
As children, we looked to our parents, our teachers, and other authority figures for guidance so that we could be properly equipped to navigate the world successfully. Some of my fondest memories are pedalling with newfound courage after those pesky training wheels...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Dec 10, 2017 | blog, Career Advice, Mature Professionals , Recent Graduates
Many people, including some of my clients, feel as if they are stepping into an invisible cage as they settle into their workspace, trapped inside another day of monotonous, yet profitable work. Basically, I’m talking about the concept of ‘golden handcuffs.’...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Nov 11, 2017 | blog, Career Advice, Mature Professionals
Have you ever been excited to see a job listing that you know you’re qualified for … and then after confidently clicking ‘submit’ you only seem to hear crickets instead of the phone ringing or the sound of an email pinging a promising notification? ...
