Your New World of Work 

    The industrial revolution is over.   You are in the information age.  Familiar jobs are disappearing.  New and strange ones are emerging.  There is plenty of work to be done; but it will be done differently.  To survive these frightening and confusing changes, you must understand and put these changes to work for you.  Technology needs to be your friend.  If you do not have a good basic understanding of computers, software and operating systems, take it upon yourself to become conversant with the one tool that will be a significant factor in your ability to land a good position.  Software such as Microsoft Word, and Excel will be as necessary as using the telephone and the adding machine.  If you aren't comfortable with terminology such as Windows, e-mail, mail merge, applications, search engine, download, search, escape, network...it's time for the vocabulary that will take you into the new millennium!

    Organizational structures are flattening out, middle managers have been eliminated and companies are seeking temporary, project-based workers to be responsible for filling specific needs.  The new workplace will expect you to keep your knowledge current. Pay will be based on results -- not on a time clock.  Competition will be extremely tough!  You will hear more and more about just in time staffing.

"Those who don't take the initiative to keep ahead of the curve will be left in the dust."

    Today's successful candidate must be flexible, creative and open to new ideas.  Income requirements will be satisfied in a variety of ways.  You may find that you have to be responsible for your own benefits, but you may also find that you can have five weeks of vacation if you so desire.  There will be many confusing choices.  The Executive Suite is here to help you look at those choices and manage the changes in your new world of work.

Coaching and Career Counseling

    For those who seek career alternatives, skills enhancement or basic guidance through the changing world of work, we offer a variety of tools and support.  Serious candidates recognize the value of being knowledgeable in their field of choice.  They are willing to continually upgrade their skill sets and keep current with technology.  A successful candidate must also take advantage of seminars and programs that will provide them with improved, communication, presentation, and interview techniques.

Resume and Business Writing

    Our professional staff can help candidates create a professional resume; design a personal cover letter and a meaningful follow up thank you note.  We support the process so that the end products reflect the personality, character, and accurate work history of the candidate.  Because the candidate takes the leand in the creation of the resume and communications, the results are not cookie cutter in look, selection of text, or communication style.

Interview Skills Building

    We are able to help candidates build important communication skils and guide them in ways to prepare for job interviews.  With simple yet effective steps, our candidates learn to mange the interview process and to avoid interview jitters.

Skills Testing and Career Assessments

   Either in our office or in the comfort of home, The Executive Suite offers pencil/paper or online assessments.   These tools help candidates understand the level of specific skills, compentencies or give a snapshot of personality, preference, temperament, and/or communication style.   Used in conjunction with other elements, our coaches can guide candidates to their preferred type of work and help identify skills needed for those positions.

Outplacement Services

Occasuinally businesses make employment decisions that require the downsizing of their emploee base.  Whether it is one employee or many, we can support employees to more quickly assimilate back into the work force. 

  

Career Library

   Audio and video tapes as well as books have been selected with your future success in mind.  You can arrange to watch a video on how to make a presentation, consider dozen's of different resume styles, look up the best ten letters to accompany your resume, or listen to audio tapes that deal with difficult people.  Programs such as Dressing for Success, Interview Techniques, Money Management, Leadership Training, and Stress Management are some of the various topics available, but it's up to you to take advantage of them.