by John G. Self | Sep 28, 2022 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement
“You must always protect your brand/reputation. In our digital world, once you or someone else disses your reputation, it is hard to repair the damage regardless of the truth.”JGS When you are unhappy in your job – for whatever reason – here is a must-do...
by John G. Self | Sep 27, 2022 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement
You have just received your layoff notice. You will get three months of severance. Your employer will pay half your COBRA, but you are responsible for the cost of outplacement/career transition coaching. You know the job market has dramatically changed so you do...
by John G. Self | Sep 26, 2022 | Career advice, Career Coaching, Career Management
You are dissatisfied with your job. Your manager is not great. The economy is uncertain. Some of financial forecasts are unsettling. “You do not want to leave a job you do not like for one that does not last.”JohnGSelf You do not want to leave a job you do...
by John G. Self | Sep 25, 2022 | Career Building, Career Management
Here are four guiding principles that propelled my improbable and satisfying career: I took jobs that played to my signature strengths,Regardless of the challenge, the thought of failing was never a factor.Enthusiasm was my secret sauce. I was passionate about the...
by John G. Self | Sep 22, 2022 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search
Here are five reasons job applicants crash and burn. Your value brand statement is not focused. This failing affects your resume and how you approach the interview process.You did not vet your references until it was too late the benefit from their feedback. You are...
by John G. Self | Sep 20, 2022 | Career Management, Interviewing Skills, Job Search Tips
Here is a great example of how a job seeker leveraged the recruiter and a reference to succeed in the interview. The reference shared some great insight into the applicant’s strengths, what he saw as weaknesses, and what he and his senior leadership colleagues liked...
