by John G. Self | Dec 27, 2021 | Career Transition/Outplacement, Guiding YOUR Career, Military Career Transition, Millennials
I saw a funny quote for the New Year: It began: Dear New Year’s Resolutions. It was fun while it lasted. Signed, January 2. The truth is we have a well-documented history of allowing our resolutions for the New Year to slide out of sight...
by John G. Self | Dec 26, 2021 | Career Building, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement
Peggy Noonan, Wall Street Journal columnist, posted a thought-provoking Christmas Eve column. She addresses the Great Resignation. Wrote Ms. Noonan: “People are wondering about the implications of the Great Resignation. More freedom, enjoyment of life, less scrambling...
by John G. Self | Dec 24, 2021 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills
When a Wall Street banker talks about great investment opportunities in China, the forceful political crackdown on Chinese entrepreneurs notwithstanding, you say, “he is talking his book.” That means he is putting profits for his clients and his bank ahead of the...
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...
