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Volunteer Experience

  • Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership Graphic

    Volunteer

    Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership

    - 25 years 4 months

    Children

    Provide guidance, mentorship and financial support to Mentor Rhode Island. I have mentored Children from grade school through high school. Please join our Linkedin Group https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3111528/

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    Volunteer to assist graduating students

    Year Up

    - 10 years 3 months

    Education

    Interview and role play with graduating students as well as review and guide students with resumes

  • Johnson & Wales University Graphic

    Guest Lecturer to graduating MBA students

    Johnson & Wales University

    - Present 17 years

    Education

    Guest lecture graduating MBA students on current condition of the job market as well as how to conduct a job search in the prevailing job market.

  • Ocean Tides School Graphic

    Workshop volunteer - Narragansett and Providence

    Ocean Tides School

    - 3 years 6 months

    Education

    Ocean Tides, Rhode Island, is a high school for boys who have been removed from their normal district schools due to behavior, truancy, being bullied or needing special accommodations such as smaller classroom size. Most of which will be headed into the workforce upon graduation. Some will try the CCRI route but often end up deciding that college is not for them and wind up looking for work in the long run.
    I lecture and coach them to better prepare for what awaits them once they graduate…

    Ocean Tides, Rhode Island, is a high school for boys who have been removed from their normal district schools due to behavior, truancy, being bullied or needing special accommodations such as smaller classroom size. Most of which will be headed into the workforce upon graduation. Some will try the CCRI route but often end up deciding that college is not for them and wind up looking for work in the long run.
    I lecture and coach them to better prepare for what awaits them once they graduate high school. We focus on topics like soft skills, resume building and how to successfully interview for a job.



Publications

  • 5 Reasons You're Still Unemployed in 2018

    S. Thomas Wharton

    The department of Labor defines long term unemployment as out of work 27 weeks or more. If you are one of these people, let's examine the possible reasons: (click on link in title)

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  • Last Words of an Applicant Interviewing

    S. Thomas Wharton

    I would just like you to know that I am excitedly interested in this position and feel confident that I bring the attitude, competencies and skills necessary to make a meaningful and sustained impact on the team at XYZ. What is the next step? (click on title link)

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  • Career/Job Coaching – Entry Level to Senior Executive/C-Suite

    S. Thomas Wharton

    We are concerned about the outcome, not just the process. Our career transition is always personalized. One on one weekly meetings with an ICCI Certified career counselor. (click on the link in the title)

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  • LinkedIn Recommendations: Strategies For Credibility

    S. Thomas Wharton

    First of all, let's not confuse recommendations with endorsements. Endorsements can originate from anyone you're connected to whether or not they have firsthand knowledge or not!

    Recommendations on the other hand are written by LinkedIn users who do have firsthand knowledge of you from a variety of possible scenarios; (Clink on title link)

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  • Questions to ask the interviewer

    S. Thomas Wharton

    An interview is a two-way street. Ask questions. The employer should, and will typically, provide an opportunity for you to ask questions at or near the end of the interview. (click on link in title)

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  • 8 Objectives for Effective Networking

    S. Thomas Wharton

    Statistically, networking may account for 70% to 80% of all jobs landed, depending on strategy. Whether working or looking for work, your networking efforts should never stop. You should create a seamless loop between your professional life, personal life and community involvement. You do not want to find yourself out of work and out of touch. By networking and setting up informational meetings, you begin to tap into this very rich source of information and leads. Click on link in title

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  • The questions interviewers shouldn't be asking

    S. Thomas Wharton

    Here are a selection of the 'off-limits' questions you could find yourself facing: (click on link in title)

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  • Planning to get fired can save you many hassles

    S. Thomas Wharton

    When I think about growing up back in Michigan, I recall my father’s job with General Motors as being a life-long job. A job he had for a long as he wanted. That was then. This is now. Have things ever changed! (click on link in title)

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Courses

  • Career Management Fellow (CMF)

    IccI

  • Management Research Group

    Strategic Ledershp Level

Projects

  • Certified Career Coach, Lifocus Career Centers

    In 22 years I have personally assisted over four thousand individuals with their career change or job search in virtually every industry including legal, manufacturing, health care, technology, finance, hospitality, the arts and more. Here are some of the comments from my satisfied clients:

    "After speaking and meeting with other career coaches, I knew Tom would be the one I wanted to work with from my initial phone call and up until the time I accepted and started a new…

    In 22 years I have personally assisted over four thousand individuals with their career change or job search in virtually every industry including legal, manufacturing, health care, technology, finance, hospitality, the arts and more. Here are some of the comments from my satisfied clients:

    "After speaking and meeting with other career coaches, I knew Tom would be the one I wanted to work with from my initial phone call and up until the time I accepted and started a new career!"

    "He asks frank and probing questions, provides in depth guidance and continually kept me on track to meet my goal objectives. At the same time, he is empathetic, encouraging, respectful and inspiring! "

    "Tom's executive coaching skills are second to none. I had the opportunity to work with Tom over a three month period this year."

    "Tom’s experience, professionalism and his personalized customer service focus enhance the quality of his programs and provide a rich experience for his clients. HR services such as outplacement require a personalized touch. Tom understands this where other organizations do not and that’s what sets him apart. "

    "Tom was a pleasure to work with. I came to him, looking for a career change, and he provided me with the insight and practices necessary to accomplish that goal. He taught me how to network, and how to continually utilize this skill throughout life."

    "Tom is a high-integrity person and a truly outstanding professional. He is a great listener and provides thoughtful, results-oriented guidance. I often reference his suggestions and recommendations."

Honors & Awards

  • Certificate of Appreciation

    Johnson & Wales University

    Lecturing to graduating MBA student on Human Resources - Career Management. I have done this annually for several years. Awarded by Gary G. Gray, Ph.D. MBA Program Director

  • Excellence in Mentoring Award

    Office of the Governor, State of Rhode Island

    In recognition of being chosen to receive the "Excellence in Mentoring Award"

  • Excellence in Mentoring Award

    Rhode Island Senate Citation

    Senate Citation from Senate President, Teresa Paiva Weed

Organizations

  • Central Rhode Island Chamber Of Commerce

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