Effective Social Media Strategy Critical for Career Success

Video Blog: 60 Seconds Part 1, Managing Your Brand.  Two facts about social media: First: The vast majority of recruiters use LinkedIn to source candidates directly or to identify “up and comers” they should get to know.   Second, if you are not visible on...

Let’s Talk About, “About”

Video Blog: 60S Today we are going to talk about “About.”  That is, the purpose of the About section of your LinkedIn profile or webpage. JohnGSelf Productions It is the most crucial element of your profile.  Here is why:  There are a...

Self-Promotion Is Not Only Acceptable, It Is Necessary!

Video Blog: 60 seconds Yesterday I shared my four rules to accelerate your next job search.  Rule number one is “Don’t make a habit of waiting for employers or their recruiters to call you.  Seize the moment!  It makes sense, right?  But this is...

Five Rules for Career Management

Things have changed. Here are my five rules for managing your career in what I hope is a post-pandemic economy. Rule 1:  Develop a vision that aligns with your core values. Avoid making a lot of money as your vision. You will never have enough to be happy. Avoid...

What Makes a Good LinkedIn Profile that Will Attract Recruiters?

Watch this 60- S video JohnGSelf What makes a good LinkedIn profile that will attract recruiters? Good question.  Let’s break it down: Great professional head and shoulders photo.  No pets or pictures of sunsets.  The pets are unprofessional. The...