by John G. Self | May 20, 2020 | Career Coaching, Career Management, Early Careerists
This is an insightful video from the Wall Street Journal. It provides useful perspective regarding why the healthcare industry may not rebound as fast or as completely has some more optimistic industry leaders believe. I would include myself in that group. Rebound In...
by John G. Self | May 19, 2020 | Career Coaching, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Digital Brand
Canva.Com Do not wait for others to find you. Start today building a strong career brand that emphasizes your unique strengths, skills and accomplishments. If you are not visible, you are probably invisible to recruiters. The new rules of job search no...
by John G. Self | Apr 22, 2020 | Career Coaching, Career Transition/Outplacement, Early Careerists, Interviewing Skills
“Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world today.” Robert McKee The secret sauce for successful job interviewing is not so secret, just little used. It is storytelling. Not the kind of rambling stories your grandpa used to share...
by John G. Self | Apr 16, 2020 | Career Coaching, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills, Storytelling
“Story telling is about connecting to other people and helping people to see what you see.” Michael Margolis, Author The candidate sat across from the executive recruiter smiling confidently. The interview was ready to start. Question: Describe...
by John G. Self | Apr 15, 2020 | Career Coaching, Interviewing Skills, Job Search, Military Career Transition
Our ego is a powerful tool but potentially destructive force in a job search. It is absolutely essential to have in a job search. It is what fuels self confidence which is critical, but it can also expose a blind spot in self awareness. Confidence in...
by John G. Self | Apr 14, 2020 | Career Coaching, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills, Personal Brand, Storytelling
Writers suffer from block. This occurs when they cannot produce an interesting idea. They want to write but in their minds they can’t seem to put two sentences together that anyone would want to read. It is frustrating and can be emotionally...
