by John G. Self | Feb 24, 2022 | Brand Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills, Job Search Tips
We coach our clients to become compelling storytellers. Stories well told are memorable, especially in a job interview. Believe me, being a good storyteller significantly enhances your ability to land the best jobs. When we bring up the topic of storytelling in...
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 8, 2022 | Career advice, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement
JohnGSelf Productions When I speak at conferences, one of the most popular topics is the future of talent acquisition – or, put another way, what it will be like to manage a career in 10 years. I am not a smoke and mirrors futurist, so I confine my projections to 10...
by John G. Self | Feb 1, 2022 | Career advice, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement
JohnGSelf Productions Should you test the market for a better job with better pay and benefits? Absolutely. There are more jobs available than people interested in applying, so the odds of finding a good position with more money and better benefits are in your favor...
by John G. Self | Jan 31, 2022 | Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search, Job Search Tips
JohnGSelf Productions The other day I ran across a Rant and Rave Facebook page produced by residents of the community where I live and produce these daily videos. Their frustration with the job market – from the lack of responsiveness of employers to the fact some had...
by John G. Self | Jan 28, 2022 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search
Here are three truths about your job search. One of the most common telephone calls recruiters receive sounds like this: “Hello, I need you to find me a job!” The caller’s tone is frantic and panicked. They do not know how the recruitment process works. Here are three...
