by John G. Self | Apr 2, 2021 | Career Coaching, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills
From a viewer: “I am scheduled for an important job interview. What advice can you offer Two things: be prepared and be enthusiastic.” Practice answering commonly asked questions like “tell us about yourself” or “why do you want to work for us.” At the...
by John G. Self | Apr 1, 2021 | career advancement, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills
https://youtu.be/-5mZNKA3QKI The economy is improving and poised for a robust surge. Unemployment claims continue to decline. Employers are posting hundreds of thousands of new jobs each week, but with millions of Americans still out of work, the competition...
by John G. Self | Mar 26, 2021 | Career Coaching, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills, Job Search
https://youtu.be/2DgykJ9gbPY (c) 2021 JGS + Productions As I talk to executives and managers across the country, I am struck by how many live in hope for the good old days of looking for a job. People know that the rules have changed. They just don’t want to deal...
by John G. Self | Mar 25, 2021 | career advancement, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills
https://youtu.be/VVMfOCIGC60 (c) 2021 JGS+P Productions We have all made mistakes. Some were innocent, some silly, and some, hopefully only one or two, that fall into the category of “Oh, god. What was I thinking?” Now comes a job interview. It is for a...
by John G. Self | Mar 24, 2021 | Career Coaching, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills
https://youtu.be/FItGUrVI8to This is not the first time you have heard this rant, but guess what, it is so bloody important that I am making another attempt to get your attention. Ready? One of the biggest mistakes job applicants make is failing to prepare for the...
by John G. Self | Mar 13, 2021 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Early Careerists, Interviewing Skills
To avoid a nasty surprise with your new job, it is essential to ask the prospective employer’s right questions. The questions will vary, to a degree, based on the title and scope of responsibility, but here are some core questions you should ask....
