by John G. Self | Mar 31, 2022 | Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills, Job Search Tips, Maximize Your Value
Finding employment is not the big issue for most people looking for a job today. In less than four years, we have swung from an imbalance of not enough jobs to a deficit of qualified workers across the board. Today most job seekers are focused on maximizing the...
by John G. Self | Mar 30, 2022 | Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search, Job Search Tips
How should you handle ghosting? Talent acquisition is struggling with the new recruiting and tracking technology. So far, the industry’s performance, based on job applicant feedback, is not impressive. One survey found that 75 percent of job seekers had...
by John G. Self | Mar 29, 2022 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, CoverLetter
Should I send a cover letter with my resume? Great question. This is a continuing debate among talent acquisition leaders. Here are three issues to consider before deciding whether to include a cover letter. Some employers want a cover letter. Call it old...
by John G. Self | Mar 27, 2022 | Career advice, Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search Tips
The other day I was asked, What is the secret to success in finding a new job and enhancing my career? The easy answer is a great deal of hard work. While that is true, there is a more critical underlying theme you must embrace, and once you do, you will have...
by John G. Self | Mar 22, 2022 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement
PRODUCER’S NOTE: Your reputation. You cannot afford to take it for granted. Nor can you assume that your reputation will not be a critical factor when a prospective employer is about to offer you your dream job. If you don’t want to be a boss or do not care what...
by John G. Self | Mar 17, 2022 | Career Transition/Outplacement, Changing Careers, Guiding YOUR Career
As we approach the start of Spring — officially at 11:43 AM on Sunday — there are a few certainties: spring will begin while some unfortunate souls will still be shoveling snow. Easter is less than a month away, and colored eggs and chocolate Easter Bunnies will...
