by John G. Self | Jan 30, 2020 | Career counseling, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills, Job Search, Storytelling, Strategic Networking, Uncategorized
Regardless of your industry, the competition for executive level positions is fierce. As applicants understand the new job search rules, many are adapting their strategy. To succeed you must be ahead of the crowd. Most everyone now knows — or at least they have...
by John G. Self | Jan 23, 2020 | Career counseling, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills, Job Search
I am pretty good at interviewing but I am not getting the job. What’s the issue? There are three possible reasons you are not succeeding in your job search. Your lack of relevant experience compared to other executives in the job applicant panel.Your...
by John G. Self | Dec 12, 2019 | career advancement, Career counseling, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Storytelling
TAKE AWAY Read Time: 3 minutes The key to landing your next better job is to master the art of interviewing. Storytelling is a power tool to help you accomplish that goal. Strategic Networking is important but it will only get you to the table. The interview is where...
by John G. Self | Dec 11, 2019 | Career counseling, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills
I have been interviewing people virtually my entire adult life — as a crime writer and investigative reporter, as an M&A developer and for 25 years as an executive recruiter. People stumble in the job interview because they are not prepared. This lack of...
by John G. Self | Dec 4, 2019 | Career counseling, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Uncategorized
Take Away 5 important elements for your career emergency preparedness plan Read Time: 2.5 minutes Are you prepared? Not just emotionally but strategically? Smart organizations spend a great deal of money on emergency preparedness. If there is a disaster or some...
by John G. Self | Dec 3, 2019 | career advancement, Career counseling, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement
Take Away Four questions to ask recruiters about internal candidates Read Time: 2.5 minutes. No one likes to waste their time, especially when the outcome was disappointing. This rule applies to so many facets of our lives, including consideration of a new,...
