by John G. Self | Nov 16, 2020 | Age Discrimination, Career Building, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills
We have yet to fully comprehend the impact the Covid-19 virus has had on our country. Yes, we know that the virus is surging. We know about the incredible suffering and the horrific death toll. We have witnessed the havoc that shutdowns and layoffs have had on our...
by John G. Self | Oct 8, 2020 | Career Coaching, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills
Read Time: About 3 Minutes Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned of potentially tragic economic consequences if Congress and the White House don’t provide additional support to households and businesses disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. The US...
by John G. Self | Sep 29, 2020 | career advancement, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills, Job Search
Read Time: Less than 2 minutes Candidate: Can you tell me why I wasn’t chosen? Recruiter: We selected someone we felt does not just preserve the organization’s existing culture and values but would add to it. Companies with...
by John G. Self | Apr 22, 2020 | Career Coaching, Career Transition/Outplacement, Early Careerists, Interviewing Skills
“Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world today.” Robert McKee The secret sauce for successful job interviewing is not so secret, just little used. It is storytelling. Not the kind of rambling stories your grandpa used to share...
by John G. Self | Apr 21, 2020 | Career Management, Interviewing Skills, Military Career Transition, Resume
Before and after. Photographs comparing before and after home remodeling projects or scenes of beautiful landscapes and communities destroyed by flood or fire and how they are reclaimed and rebuilt, create startling, striking images. They are memorable. The use...
by John G. Self | Apr 16, 2020 | Career Coaching, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills, Storytelling
“Story telling is about connecting to other people and helping people to see what you see.” Michael Margolis, Author The candidate sat across from the executive recruiter smiling confidently. The interview was ready to start. Question: Describe...
