by John G. Self | Apr 19, 2022 | Career Transition/Outplacement, Resume
Here are three tips to enhance your resume: 1. Never mix scope of responsibility statements with your dot-point accomplishments. You should describe your scope of responsibility in conjunction with your title. 2. When using percentages to tout an accomplishment, use a...
by John G. Self | Apr 18, 2022 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement
PRODUCER’S NOTE: It always surprises us how many people, including some certified experts, are not up to date on your resume’s best practices, or they misuse key terminology. Today John explodes a myth for those who use the terms CV and resume interchangeably....
by John G. Self | Apr 7, 2022 | Career advice, Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search Tips
Customizing your resume every time you apply for a job is a royal pain in the ass. I Get it. Many people agree with you. So much so that these applicants refuse to go to the trouble before clicking the “apply” button on their computer screen. They rationalize...
by John G. Self | Apr 6, 2022 | Brand Management, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, LinkedIn Profile
PRODUCER’S NOTE: Words are important, especially when it comes to describing your leadership style. Do you “drive” your employees, strategy, or results? Or do you lead, inspire, and promote? Check your LinkedIn profile headline. You may be giving off the...
by John G. Self | Apr 4, 2022 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search, Resume
If you have not participated in a competitive job search during the last five years, the biggest mistake is to say, “It doesn’t apply to me,” referring to the new rules for job search. That statement is closely akin to a pre-trauma declaration, “hold my beer and watch...
by John G. Self | Apr 3, 2022 | Career Transition/Outplacement, Resume
Your resume is your first interview. And it is what gets the vast majority of job applicants eliminated from further consideration. Automation and artificial intelligence now determine who will be considered for employment. Here are three things you must...
