by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 24, 2015 | blog, Career Advice
In my work as an HR Consultant, I often discuss the hidden dangers of self-promotion when I’m advising hiring managers and business owners. There’s often a misconception that the people who “perform” best during their job interview will perform best on the job. For...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Feb 1, 2015 | blog, Career Advice
I often talk about the importance of networking both for entrepreneurs and for employees. For entrepreneurs, effective networking can lead to new business and sustainability. For employees, it’s important for remaining in the loop for employment and promotion...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Nov 23, 2014 | blog, Career Advice
In my last blog post, I explained the link between resilience and careers. This time, I’d like to explain what I mean by networking as a way to build the resilience that will support your successful career (or to include the self-employed — support...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Oct 22, 2014 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health
Lately, the notion of resilience has been coming up frequently – even without making any reference to my business cards which say “Building Resilient Careers and Organizations.™” Obviously, I consider resilience to be an essential ingredient for career development and...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Sep 8, 2014 | blog, Career Advice, Entrepreneurship
It’s been a full summer and my blog has not been able to keep up! Over the past few weeks, several people have asked me how the Meet & Greet went and when I’ll host another. At the moment, I don’t have any Meet & Greet’s scheduled but stay tuned to my...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jun 5, 2014 | blog, Hiring Staff & HR, Workplace Culture
In my last blog post, I talked about how job simulations are great for employees and employers. Simulations are great for employers and hiring managers because they allow them to gain insights about how a potential employee may perform in the job. They’re also great...
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 | Apr 1, 2014 | blog
We offer precise, discrete, practical, and personalized counselling, coaching, and consulting services that are based on a standardized (psychometric) test and interview. By doing this, our company helps its clients to leverage tried-and-tested advice and techniques...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Apr 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
What sets I/O Advisory Services apart from regular career advice services in Toronto, the GTA, Ottawa, Barrie, and other parts of Canada? It all comes down to our professional knowledge base and our execution. We don’t simply tell you what kind of employee you...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
A standardized test (click to watch video) and interview to assess your skills, interests, and current circumstances Action-oriented feedback based on the test and interview to help you decide on viable career options Resume / cover letter assistance and mock...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 25, 2014 | blog
Contact I/O Advisory Services for Effective Career Counselling, Coaching, and Consulting Services for Clients in Ottawa, Toronto, the GTA, Barrie, and other areas. Find your career path. Find your life path. When it comes to examining the key areas of your life,...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 25, 2014 | blog
Whether you are an individual interested in improving your own career or you’re an employer who wants to strengthen your team and your leaders you’re in the right place. My name is Dr. Helen Ofosu and I will help you make the most of your skills,...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 25, 2014 | blog
Our organization is offering the rare opportunity for our clients to leverage the same techniques and expertise of I/O Psychology to help them build the best possible careers for themselves. In other words, we help our clients by sharing our insider knowledge and...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 25, 2014 | blog
Also known as I/O Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology is the scientific study of working and the application of that science to workplace issues facing individuals, teams, and organizations. The scientific method is applied to investigate issues of...
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...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Nov 22, 2013 | blog, Career Advice, Workplace Culture
Most people experience better and worse days at work. When the bad days start to outnumber the good days, then it might be time to re-evaluate. A good starting point is to identify what exactly is contributing to your sense of unhappiness or dissatisfaction at work....
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Nov 14, 2013 | blog, Entrepreneurship
Last week a friend told me that she’s been thinking about working as a part-time IT consultant while continuing to work at her full-time job in a related industry. This friend has a diploma from a relevant 3-year program. Since graduating, she has worked in her...
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