by John G. Self | Dec 17, 2019 | Career Coaching, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement
Take Away: Tailor your personal branding strategy to the industry in which you work. You can’t ignore reality of today’s hyper-competitive job market. By John G. Self Canva.Com Question: Several of my friends have talked about hiring a career coach to...
by John G. Self | Nov 19, 2019 | career advancement, Career Coaching, Career counseling
I get quite a few telephone calls from executives who have just gotten word they have been terminated or will be sacked in an upcoming layoff. I have been there so I understand the flood of emotions ranging from disbelief to the early stages of rampaging panic....
by John G. Self | Nov 13, 2019 | Career Coaching, Career Transition/Outplacement, Personal branding, Uncategorized
Editor’s Note: JohnGSelf + Partners creates short video introductions for our full-service outplacement clients. The videos are used to introduce the candidate to corporate recruiters and search firm consultants. “This is all about telling your story,”...
by John G. Self | Nov 11, 2019 | Career Coaching, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Uncategorized
In recent weeks, on the drive home from my early morning workout, I have encountered multiple joggers/walkers/strollers on the dark streets. Almost all have been wearing the latest jogging/walking/strolling clothes: your basic black. Now, here is an interesting...
by John G. Self | Oct 25, 2019 | Career Coaching, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement
Recently I had a chance encounter with a former colleague. We had not seen each other in years but that did not stop him from getting right to the point. “I need help. Would you please help me?” He lost his job as the result of a merger. His performance was above...
by John G. Self | Oct 10, 2019 | career advancement, Career Coaching, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Early Careerists, Military Career Transition, Millennials
Repeating the adage that “looking for a full-time job is a full-time job” always draws nodding heads, smiles of agreement, or frowns of frustration when I speak to groups on career management. Job applicants, the ones who really get it, know that it takes an...
