by John G. Self | May 11, 2022 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search Tips, Resume
As a career advisor, I thrill to see managers and executives learn the new job search rules and flourish in their journey to success. But, it is painful to see bright and capable people speed into a career dead end, or worse, find themselves in a ditch because...
by John G. Self | May 10, 2022 | Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search Tips, Resume
You see a job post for your dream job. You are qualified. You know you can do the job. So, you dust off your resume, update it, send it in and wait for the telephone to ring. If this was 20 years ago, chances are a well-qualified applicant would hear from the employer...
by John G. Self | May 9, 2022 | Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills, Resume
A talented executive did not get a job for which he was supremely qualified. The person they selected was qualified, but his depth of relevant experience and accomplishments were not equal. A resume formatting issue contributed to this jumble. This is a frequent...
by John G. Self | May 8, 2022 | Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills
Our life’s work is important to us – the jobs we have held, the experience we have gained, and the successes we have achieved. We are proud, and we feel that the employer should see the value in our body of work. (Screeching tires and crash) But this is...
by John G. Self | May 5, 2022 | Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills, Job Search Tips
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by John G. Self | May 3, 2022 | Career advice, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement
Producer’s Note: Today, we continue with our series on how to enhance your enjoyment in a job search. Being well prepared and confident will make a measurable difference in the outcome. However, there is no silver bullet. It is just blocking and tackling. But...
