by John G. Self | Jun 5, 2022 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Communications
PRODUCER’S NOTE: In the movie Margin Call, the successful and extravagantly paid CEO of an investment bank tells one of his disheartened sales managers, “You and I are alike. We are both just a couple of salesmen.” Persuasion – the act of selling – is as much a part...
by John G. Self | Jun 2, 2022 | Career advice, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement
PRODUCER’S NOTE: Today’s employment market is favorable for job seekers, or so it would seem. But the competition for senior management and executive roles remains competitive, especially in industries experiencing disruption in their business model. Today John...
by John G. Self | Jun 1, 2022 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search, Job Search Tips
PRODUCER’S NOTE: When John talks about the challenges of a job search, his former reporting mindset kicks in, and he tries to share the good, the bad, and the ugly. Today, he is focusing on personal responsibility. Don’t waste time worrying about your...
by John G. Self | May 31, 2022 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Military Career Transition
You see an online job posting that you like. You do not know anyone in the company. You do not know someone who knows someone. But you submit your resume. The chances are, when you are rejected, no one will call to reject you. How cool is that? Rejection...
by John G. Self | May 29, 2022 | Career Management, Guiding YOUR Career
by John G. Self | May 26, 2022 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Military Career Transition
Looking for a new job is not rocket science. It’s more like inexact computer science. More on that in a moment. From tools to manage your network to developing a resume that will please the persnickety screening bots, navigating the job market requires knowledge...
