by John G. Self | Dec 20, 2021 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search Tips
A successful job search includes these three elements: ToolsDisciplineDetermination Your tools include a reliable internet connection with reasonable speed, a cell phone with a good connection or a reliable WiFi boost, and a daily journal to log in your networking...
by John G. Self | Dec 17, 2021 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills
Rejection. Normal human beings do not like it, but not liking something does not mean you should be afraid. Rejection is part of any job search. The key is not to allow your dislike to cascade into fear and avoidance. So, do not even think about...
by John G. Self | Dec 16, 2021 | Career Building, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Current Affairs
How do you use storytelling in a job interview? A story shares events, facts, and outcomes wrapped in an engaging narrative. The compelling takeaway is that people remember stories more than they remember a recitation of facts and figures. So, what kind of...
by John G. Self | Dec 15, 2021 | Career advice, Career Coaching, Career Management
As I reported on Friday, we are transforming our traditional career coaching and outplacement practice to an online, on-demand, 24/7 format. We will be using an affordable subscription plan that gives you the flexibility to select the services you need and how...
by John G. Self | Dec 10, 2021 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement
It is better to disrupt than to be disrupted. Another way to put it: It’s better to be on the train than on the tracks. Job seekers needing career advice want to be met where they are. They want accessibility, privacy, convenience, and cost support that...
by John G. Self | Dec 9, 2021 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Resume
PRODUCER’S NOTE: The idea of finding a job without using a resume is pretty far-fetched unless you have a gargantuan reputation or you are married to the boss’s daughter, but that does not slow the speculation on when resumes will become a thing of the...
