by John G. Self | May 25, 2021 | Career Building, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Early Careerists, Guiding YOUR Career, Interviewing Skills, Job Search, Personal branding
Far too many people struggle in job interviews to define their value because our minds are wired around the virtue of modesty. We struggle with the appropriateness of bragging about ourselves, even when it comes to our skills in a job interview, the one place...
by John G. Self | May 24, 2021 | Career Building, Career Coaching, Career Management, Career Networking, Career Transition/Outplacement, Digital Brand, Early Careerists, Executive Coaching, Guiding YOUR Career, Interviewing Skills, Job Search, Military Career Transition
JGSP: Job Search Tips We all have that one dominant strength; sometimes, it is a characteristic, that defines who we are. Mine is my enthusiasm. Enthusiasm has allowed me to be a star salesperson with no formal training in the discipline of sales. ...
by John G. Self | May 21, 2021 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Early Careerists, Guiding YOUR Career, Interviewing Skills, Job Search, Job Search Tips, Millennials, Personal Brand, Recruiting
It is exciting when a job applicant realizes that they DO have a unique story to tell, when they learn how to unlock that power and become memorable. Too many push back because they don’t believe they have interesting stories or lack the skills to communicate...
by John G. Self | May 18, 2021 | Career, career advancement, Career Building, Career counseling, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Digital Brand, Early Careerists, Guiding YOUR Career, Interviewing Skills, Job Search, Job Search Tips, Military Career Transition, Personal branding, Personal Growth, Rural / Community Hospitals, Strategic Networking, Video blog
In 1970 FRAM auto parts introduced the slogan, “You can pay me now, or pay me later.” It was uttered by an actor made up to look like a hardworking, grease-stained auto mechanic. As a career transition coach, I think of that great line when I take calls from people...
by John G. Self | Apr 29, 2021 | Career Transition/Outplacement, Guiding YOUR Career, Interviewing Skills, Job Search
Executives interview for jobs they want, but they fail to do their best because the vast majority have never witnessed an excellent job interview. When you have interviewed as many people as I have, you will appreciate the magnitude of this statement. Executives...
