When we talk about toxic workplaces, most people think we're talking about other people. But sitting at a computer all day can be toxic to your health as well. Most of us working virtually have to struggle with a less than optimal physical space as well. One of the first places to start is your […]

Good morning everyone. It’s Betty and today I’d like to be a little more serious than usual, if I may. Before I begin, I’d like you to watch this amazing animation by Matthew Johnstone and the World Health Organization to understand the reference in the title: I had a black dog and his name was […]

How To Overcome Lack of Relevant Experience Some ideas of what to do when you have the education, but lack experience. You did it! You graduated and after some blood, sweat and tears, you received a certificate, diploma or degree. You may have thought that your education alone would get you the job, yet now […]

Career Planning and Dreaming go Hand and Hand Figuring out what to do in terms of work can be a daunting and seemingly overwhelming task, one which is made much easier with some help. Here at OVRC, we have a wonderful crew of career professionals ready to assist you, every step of the way. As […]

Positivity and Focus: Celebrating the Wins Covid-19 Blog Edition (Bonus Round Two) Greetings fellow earthlings! ‘Tis I, Betty, your friendly neighborhood Employment Facilitator here with some more tips about staying positive during a pandemic job search! snorts at self Anyway, aside from the total Shakespeare moment up there, hopefully you’re staying safe and following all […]

Positivity and Relationships – COVID-19 Blog Edition – Session Four (Bonus Round) Howdy folks! It’s Betty again – and this time I want to discuss something that we don’t get into in the workshop any more because it’s almost its OWN workshop due to the complexity. That topic is how our relationships affect our positivity. […]

Manifesting Positive Outcomes (Goal Setting) – COVID-19 Blog Edition – Session Three Hi, it’s Betty here. I’m back! Well, for certain strange socially-distanced values of back. *checks to make sure I am wearing adult pants and waves from behind Plexiglas shield* OVRC is open for one on one appointments if you need help with a […]

Interviewing Remotely – Quick Tips Hi. John Perry here. I have decided to come up with some quick tips on ways to be successful on a Telephone Interview, since many people may never have done one before… The first thing that comes to mind, especially on a cell phone, is to make sure you have […]

Positivity, Resiliency, and Self-Care – COVID-19 Blog Edition - Session Two Hey everyone, it’s Betty again. Let’s talk some more about staying positive, since I have your attention anyway. Positivity is not happiness. In fact, they’re not really related at all. In my opinion, positivity is more about resiliency. Resiliency is about building a buffer […]

Staying Positive – COVID-19 Blog Edition – Session One Hello everyone, it’s Betty – hope you’re staying safe at home while we all navigate the chaos. I wanted to take a moment to share something that comes up in our positivity workshop; namely, why are we so negative when we know it’s not helpful? I […]