by John G. Self | Dec 10, 2021 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement
It is better to disrupt than to be disrupted. Another way to put it: It’s better to be on the train than on the tracks. Job seekers needing career advice want to be met where they are. They want accessibility, privacy, convenience, and cost support that...
by John G. Self | Dec 9, 2021 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Resume
PRODUCER’S NOTE: The idea of finding a job without using a resume is pretty far-fetched unless you have a gargantuan reputation or you are married to the boss’s daughter, but that does not slow the speculation on when resumes will become a thing of the...
by John G. Self | Dec 8, 2021 | Career Coaching, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills
Producer’s Note: How do you build a connection of trust and friendship with a recruiter that you have never met and you are one of 10 applicants who will be screened for the job you really want? This is one of the most frequently asked job search tip questions....
by John G. Self | Dec 7, 2021 | Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills
Producer’s Note: How do you build a connection of trust and friendship with a recruiter that you have never met and you are one of 10 applicants who will be screened for the job you really want? This is one of the most frequently asked job search tip questions....
by John G. Self | Dec 6, 2021 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills
More than 100 people apply for every online job posting. Sometimes more, many more. Those are lousy odds but do not forget that the best-qualified applicant only gets the job 30 to 35 percent of the time. So, if you are qualified with a good...
by John G. Self | Nov 30, 2021 | Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search, Job Search Tips, Resume
This is a follow-up to my previous post regarding the dirty little secret about resumes to help you with your resume and job search. I am not opposed to resume writers. I think they play an important role, given that most managers and executives hate to write...
