by John G. Self | Oct 1, 2020 | Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search
Read time: 2 minutes “The foundation of optimism is truth and honesty. Optimism without that footing is nothing more than a hollow bromide.” – Quote of the Day When times are tough and people need help finding a job, you must meet them where they are,...
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 23, 2020 | Career Building, Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search, Military Career Transition, Millennials, Strategic Networking
There are two ways to conduct a job search – random, also known in the South as ‘willy nilly’, or strategic, which is to say purposeful. The first option is the least productive approach. It requires less homework. It is reactive; a...
by John G. Self | Apr 15, 2020 | Career Coaching, Interviewing Skills, Job Search, Military Career Transition
Our ego is a powerful tool but potentially destructive force in a job search. It is absolutely essential to have in a job search. It is what fuels self confidence which is critical, but it can also expose a blind spot in self awareness. Confidence in...
by John G. Self | Apr 1, 2020 | Career Management, Interviewing Skills, Job Search, Strategic Networking
The furloughs and layoffs have begun. Retail is leading the way as neighborhood shops and department stores across much of the country are shutting down either in abundance of caution or governmental order. The unemployment numbers are staggering. Not in...
by John G. Self | Mar 31, 2020 | Career Coaching, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills, Job Search
The deck is stacked against me. That is what many job applicants think as they submit their resumes to company web sites and, to a lesser degree, search firms. Frequently their interest in a job, as well as the time and effort to make the submission, is met with...
