by John G. Self | Nov 20, 2019 | Career counseling, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills
“It’s not what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” This quote is filled with so much truth on so many levels. It is frequently attributed to Mark Twain but when you tell people it ain’t so they often don’t...
by John G. Self | Nov 18, 2019 | Career counseling, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills
Great speakers are amazing, a true gift to their audience. They are able to take content — good and bad — and present it in such a way that is engaging and entertaining. They have a gift that is perfected with practice. Most everyone has an ability to...
by John G. Self | Sep 16, 2019 | Career, Career Coaching, Career counseling, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills
“You are unrepeatable. There is a magic about you that is all your own.” If you are in a search for your next better job, stop. Go back and read the lead sentence again. It could make a world of difference in your current and future job...
by John G. Self | Sep 11, 2019 | Career Coaching, Interviewing Skills, Job Search
Producer’s Note: John was away from the office on Tuesday, our normal video production day, and so we have selected a video blog from 2016 that resonated with many of our viewers. (c) 2019 JGS +...
by John G. Self | Sep 10, 2019 | Career counseling, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills, Job Search
Editor’s Note: Today’s question comes from King R. in Philadelphia. You start by understanding your value proposition. You MUST understand that piece of who you are. It will drive how you communicate your value to others. Once you understand your value,...
by John G. Self | Aug 14, 2019 | Career Coaching, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills
The “martini shot” in the world of television production is the last shot of the day. When they get it right, it is a wrap and people can head to the bar. I learned this little TV production tidbit from my wife who is reading a book by an author who is also a TV...
