by John G. Self | Mar 3, 2022 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills
Here is one of the most common mistakes job applicants make in an interview. They focus on convincing the hiring authority that they are knowledgeable, possess the requisite skills, and be successful. These are undoubtedly essential interview objectives. But there is...
by John G. Self | Feb 28, 2022 | Brand Management, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search
Think about all the email messages you receive every day trying to sell you something, from self-help books, courses, or the latest technology that you can probably live without, or maybe LinkedIn connection request. Through all this noise, there is a certain...
by John G. Self | Feb 27, 2022 | Career Management, Job Search Tips, Strategic Networking
Today we provide a solution to the sterile click-and-connect nature of online networking. For more than two years, networking events have been severely curtailed. Job seekers attempting to connect with executives or recruiters have been forced to use traditional email...
by John G. Self | Feb 23, 2022 | Career advice, Career Management
Today I want to share with you a common and potentially costly mistake: career management is not the same as professional development. Professional development is the process of expanding your knowledge and skills, from continuing education to improve your performance...
by John G. Self | Feb 23, 2022 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Executive Leadership
Yesterday I asked an essential leadership question, are you a good communicator? The question really is, are you an effective communicator? Are your colleagues enthused? Are they lining up to follow you? Here is an often-overlooked reality: you can...
by John G. Self | Feb 21, 2022 | Career Management, Communications, Leadership
Are you a good communicator? How would you rate your impromptu speaking skills?Do you know how to engage an audience, large or small?Can you “close the deal’ and win the support of your team? In the world of leadership, these four questions are as important as your...
