In our conversations with consultants, we occasionally hear “I want to transition from my current permanent position to consulting” or simply “How do I get the next great consulting job?” When seeking a new job for any reason, it's good to keep in mind the following:...
Back away from the internet. If you want to get more done, you may have to do less. It seems the greatest life hack we have for improving brain function, is giving it a much-needed break. As a productivity-focused society, we often want to be more efficient and...
Now more than ever, things have changed dramatically with how people are expected to conduct their job search, from the resources they use to identify job leads, to how they pursue those leads, to tools they can leverage to assist, to systems that companies utilize to...
Patrick Bailey, Vice President of Healthcare Technology at Oxford, is a prime example of the proven Oxford process. Starting as a Technical Recruiter at Oxford in 2004, he continued to grow and progress through multiple roles, and is currently the Vice President of...
These days, everything is virtual. It’s nice to get to know someone face-to-face even when you can’t be in the same room. You might feel very comfortable with phone interviews, or using FaceTime or Skype with your friends and family, but a virtual interview is...
As a consultant, finding a recruiter you can trust is essential. Having someone in your corner to champion your unique skills is an excellent way to get connected to new and exciting projects. A good recruiter should be your advocate at all times. This person will...
Meet Lisa: Lisa has spent 20 years focused on what she calls the “human side of technical implementations” in regards to her role as an Organizational Change Management Training and Communication Manager on SAP Projects. She began her career in consulting when she...
As a consultant, there are many different factors within every assignment: the individuals, companies, project needs, and locations change each time. The majority of the time, those changes are fairly standard. However, when you receive an exciting new assignment in a...
Meet Alison: Alison began working for Oxford about a year ago, when she was introduced to her Oxford recruiter Josh by a former colleague. She was originally working with another consulting firm, but once her placement ended, that firm would not actively look for...
