JohnGSelf Partners, Inc.

You see a job posting that catches your eye. You read the specifications and it seems to be a good fit. You haul out your up-to-date resume and submit it to the executive search firm. Then wait. Nothing happens. No response until you get an email thanking you for your interest and explaining you were […] Read more»

Poor quality resumes, even some from the better known outplacement consultants, continue to plague the search process and frustrate recruiters and clients. In reviewing resumes from our last several engagements, the vast majority had several major failings: pertinent information not included, the resume did not address the requisite experience and skills, formatting was inconsistent, and […] Read more»

First of Two Parts Developing a resume is typically one of the least enjoyable tasks when preparing to enter the job market. It is also one of the most critical. Your resume must speak to your experience and record of accomplishment in a compelling manner when you are not present to speak for yourself. A […] Read more»