Friday, November 12, 2010

Good Morning!

Despite the rainy fall weather that has finally arrived in the Pacific Northwest I hope you are feeling positive and ready to continue working towards your goals.

With the holiday season, fast approaching it is a great opportunity to discuss using this time of the year to your best advantage. Networking During the Holidays will focus on the best approaches to networking contacts during a less pressured time in the work cycle. Sign up, bring in your concerns and issues, and see if we can’t enhance your skills and commitment to networking. Call Mandy to register.

Are you familiar with LinkedIn and Social Networking? Do you wonder if it is worth the bother? Are you interested in learning the ins and outs of this new technology? In LinkedIn and Social Networking, we will all go on line together. You will learn the basics, and we’ll be sure to get you “LinkedIn”, before the session is through. Please bring a laptop if you have one. Sign up with Mandy.

Enjoy the rest of your week, try to stay dry and be sure to reserve your spot for any or all of these important opportunities.



“Let us strive to improve ourselves, for we cannot remain stationary; one either progresses or retrogrades.”

Mme. Du Deffand

Tuesday, September 21, 2010


Good Morning!

Hope you had a fantastic weekend….where’d summer go? Have you seen all the Halloween and even Christmas decorations out in the stores already?! Yikes! Time is sure flying by.

***Don’t forget we have a seminar on Starting Your Own Business on this Thursday the 23rd. This seminar will be from 2pm to 4pm in our conference room and needs an RSVP to reserve a spot.

Also, as a reminder, the job search support group meeting called Open Doors Through Networking is rescheduled for next Tuesday. I’m sending you this reminder so that you can put it on your calendar and schedule to attend this seminar. It will be from 9am to 11am in the conference room here at Pathways. Please RSVP to let me know you’ll be attending.

I hope you have a fabulous week.


"Go back a little to leap further"

~John Clark

Thursday, September 2, 2010

September Career Update





►Job Search Support Group

This month Ron Ennis will be holding the Job Search Support
Group every Tuesday of the month. There are set topics for the support group and they are as follows:
• 9/7 - Jump Start Your Search
• 9/14 - Build Your Personal Market Plan
• 9/21 - Open Doors Through Networking
• 9/28 - Best Ideas For Answering Ads

We would love for you to attend, so please come join us! Don’t forget to let us know ahead of time so that we can save you a spot.

Every Tuesday, 9:00-11:00 AM – Please RSVP by the preceding Friday

►Starting Your Own Business

Facilitator: Ron Ennis, Ph.D., CMF
CTW: Thursday, September 23rd, 2:00 to 4:00 PM – Please RSVP


► Taking Care of Your SELF During a Long Job Search

Facilitator: Ron Ennis, Ph.D., CMF
CTW: Wednesday, September 29th, 2:00 to 4:00 PM – Please RSVP


► Career Transition Workshop

The CTW is a core feature of your career transition services covering self-assessment, resume development, interviewing, negotiating, and more. You are welcome to repeat workshops as often as you would like.

The CTW has been put on hold for the month of September. However, if you need to complete the CTW, please feel free to make an appointment for the next available workshop.

Facilitator: Ron Ennis, Ph.D., CMF – Please RSVP
CTW: TBD


Space is limited! Please RSVP for all events! Please call 503-221-8747 or Email: pathways@oipartners.net

Wednesday, August 25, 2010




Pathways/OI Partners
Portland, OR



Outplacement
August 2010

In this issue:
How Effective is Outplacement in Today's World?
What Should You Seek From an Outplacement Firm?
Outplacement Outdated? Impossible.
A Review of Research on Individual Differences in Outplacement Success
Outplacement: Commodity or Valuable Transitional Lifeline?


OI Partners in the News

Read the recent Wall Street Journal article, "Five Mistakes Online Job Hunters Make" featuring tips from OI Partners and Tim Schoonover.


Follow Pathways/OI Partners on Twitter!
@PathwaysPDX

As summer comes to an end, we recognize that many of those in a career transition may have "played hooky" over the summer and reduced their job search efforts. However, reality still exists. In recent days we have been asked to handle more downsizings. If you ask those people who have received outplacement services, I believe you will hear what a difference it makes. Of course, the selection of the outplacement firm greatly impacts one's efforts. Is outplacement the same as it used to be? If not, how is it different? What are the differences between outplacement firms? Most say they all do the same thing, but ask the job search candidates for the real scoop. You should find this issue of our newsletter to be very informative. With the business world still enduring stressful times, you should be like the Boy Scouts and "Be Prepared."
Sincerely,
Ron Ennis, Ph.D., CMF
Jean Erickson Walker, Ed.D., CMF
Pathways/OI Partners - Portland, OR

How Effective is Outplacement in Today's World?

As companies continue to downsize during this tough economy, many employ outplacement services to assist former employees. In addition to the practical assistance, a strong program can make a dramatic difference for people who are under tremendous stress. Here are some ideas on resources outplacement firms can offer clients.

What Should You Seek From an Outplacement Firm?

The outplacement industry has changed quite a bit over time. So what makes a good outplacement firm now? Here's a look at the latest trends outplacement firms are using to assist job seekers.


Outplacement Outdated? Impossible.

Outplacement services are needed now more than ever. The traditional tactics used by job seekers are outdated. Here we highlight the importance of providing the proper tools and encouragement to help people successfully navigate the seas of change.


A Review of Research on Individual Differences in Outplacement Success

Outplacement has become a common practice, yet little research has been conducted to evaluate its effectiveness. The results of this study take a closer looks at the role that individual differences play in determining outplacement success.


Outplacement: Commodity or Valuable Transitional Lifeline?

Fifteen years ago, corporate leaders readily understood the value propositions for outplacement services. Today, the focus has changed. Learn more about the benefits of tailoring outplacement programs to meet the new demands of employers and job seekers.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Good Afternoon!

Boy, the day has really gotten away from me. At least it was a Monday that flew by rather than dragged on and on, right?! It’s a scorcher out there, so try to stay cool! It should be cooling off here soon enough!

This week the Career Transition Workshop has been rescheduled for next month, and so has the Negotiating the Job Offer seminar. I will be sending all the information regarding our next set of seminars and workshops in September’s Career Update later this month.

Also, the Job Search Support Group is cancelled for the next two weeks and will resume as normal on the 31st. In September, we will be starting a five part series about Restarting Your Job Search. It will be held every Tuesday morning from 9:00 to 11:00am. Please RSVP if you would like to attend.

Sorry for any inconvenience, have a great week!!



The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor. ~Vince Lombardi

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Good Afternoon and Happy Tuesday!

I am going to assume that you had a fantastic weekend. Weather was nice and cool, but I saw this morning that we need to prepare for more heat as the week progresses. Did you get a chance to go to The Bite of Portland? I didn’t, but I heard that it was great.


This week we have a seminar on Making Age an Advantage. It will be facilitate by Jean Erickson Walker on Thursday the 12th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Since age can be one of the most powerful advantages in your mid-life job search, learn how to change age perceptions, improve first impressions, learn how to compete against younger candidates, and more.

Next week is the Career Transition Workshops held by Ron Ennis. They will be held on Tuesday, August 17th and Thursday August 19th from 8:30 – 4:30pm. If you haven’t completed the CTW yet, please let me know and we’ll get you on the schedule to attend.


Sow an act, and you reap a habit; sow a habit, and you reap a character; sow a character, and you reap a destiny.
~George Dana Boardman

Thursday, August 5, 2010

►Technology & Transition: Get Linked on LinkedIn
Have a LinkedIn account, but not sure if you are using it effectively? Come explore an in depth look at LinkedIn, one of the largest social media websites utilized by job searchers, recruiters and companies. Have a laptop? Bring it with you!!

Facilitator: Matt Morscheck, MS, CMP
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2:00-4:00 PM



► Making Age an Advantage

Age can be one of the most powerful advantages in your mid-life job search. Learn how to change age perceptions, improve first impressions, how to compete against younger candidates, and more.

Facilitator: Jean Erickson Walker, Ed.D., CMF
Thursday, August 12th, 1:00-3:00 PM


►Career Transition Workshop

The CTW is a core feature of your career transition services covering self-assessment, resume development, interviewing, negotiating, and more. You are welcome to repeat workshops as often as you would like.

Facilitator: Ron Ennis, Ph.D., CMF
CTW: Tuesday, August 17th & Thursday, August 19th, 8:30-4:30 PM


► Negotiating the Job Offer

Did you know that 75% of job seekers do not negotiate their job offers? Are you among them? If so, that could be one of your first mistakes in the hiring process. Come and learn the best way to manage this very important process.

Facilitator: Jean Erickson Walker
Wednesday, August 24th, 10:00-12:00 PM


► Interviewing Series: Panel Interview Practice

Panel interviews are a common interview format, and the most disliked. Join us and learn the best ways to prepare for a panel interview and get the chance to practice answering questions from each other in a panel interview format!

Facilitator: Ron Ennis, Ph.D., CMF
Monday, August 23rd, 10:00-12:00 PM