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Still in school? Preparing for career success before you graduate.

Still in school? Preparing for career success before you graduate.

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Nov 7, 2020 | blog, Career Advice, Recent Graduates ​

When you’re knee-deep in assignments, papers and exams, (not to mention all of the other experiences of college/university life!) you may not be giving a lot of thought to life after graduation. But for many recent graduates, one of the biggest regrets is “I...
Career and Job Transition During a Pandemic (Part 2)

Career and Job Transition During a Pandemic (Part 2)

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Sep 26, 2020 | blog, Career Advice

In Part One of this series we talked about some of the challenges you could be facing if you’ve been forced into a career or job transition because of the pandemic, including the first steps you should take, what to consider when returning to work after an absence,...
Career and Job Transition During a Pandemic (Part 1)

Career and Job Transition During a Pandemic (Part 1)

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Sep 12, 2020 | blog, Career Advice

Many of us are trying to make sense of the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic and how it will impact the economy, the job market, and our careers.   While some may have been considering a career or job transition before Covid-19 unexpectedly hit, for many others,...
Feeling pigeonholed and underestimated professionally? You’re not alone.

Feeling pigeonholed and underestimated professionally? You’re not alone.

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Nov 2, 2019 | blog, Career Advice

Recently, I was talking to a young client, who was eager to find work outside of her usual role. Ever since middle school she had been groomed by her parents and grandparents to run the family business – a store that was literally attached to their house. She had been...
Golden handcuffs – when is it worth taking them off?

Golden handcuffs – when is it worth taking them off?

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Aug 24, 2019 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health, Workplace Culture ​

Many people, including some of my clients, feel as if they are stepping into an invisible cage when they arrive at work. Years ago, I had the same feeling. Sure, there are no physical bars on the windows, (if they are fortunate enough to have an office window) but the...
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