by John G. Self | Mar 2, 2020 | Career Coaching, Early Careerists, Executive Coaching, Interviewing Skills
Canva.Com Two days after you have interviewed with the person who is going to make the hiring decision, what do you want them to remember about you? As you prepare for the job interviews, how are you going to communicate your message so that what you say will be...
by John G. Self | Feb 27, 2020 | Career Coaching, Career Management, Digital Brand, Early Careerists, Job Search
One hurdle job seekers must overcome is thinking like an employee. Sure it is easier. That construct is all about you staying in your comfort zone. In reality though, it is just another barrier to achieving what you want in your career, one that you created a long...
by John G. Self | Feb 26, 2020 | Career Coaching, Career Management, Career Networking, Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search
This is a tried and true statement that has been part the Career Coach’s playbook forever. Today, in a highly competitive, new job market that is dramatically shaped by technology, this statement now qualifies as an immutable truth for anyone looking for a...
by John G. Self | Feb 25, 2020 | Career Coaching, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills
Billy Graham was an epic Christian evangelist who knew how to tailor his sermons to touch the emotional chord of the thousands who attended his crusades, typically held in large arenas or outdoor stadiums. The Rev. Billy Graham At the end of each sermon, the...
by John G. Self | Feb 24, 2020 | Career Coaching, Career Management, Digital Brand
Candidates with a solid track record and a good LinkedIn brand are more likely to find a job faster than those who do not. To be clear, one without the other is a big negative when you are trying to stand out to recruiters and search firm...
by John G. Self | Feb 19, 2020 | career advancement, Career Coaching, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills
Canva.Com For more than 25 years as an executive recruiter I interviewed hundreds of senior executives. Most had impressive records of accomplishment based on their resumes but only a small few talked about how their experience and track record of success would...