by John G. Self | Jun 1, 2022 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search, Job Search Tips
PRODUCER’S NOTE: When John talks about the challenges of a job search, his former reporting mindset kicks in, and he tries to share the good, the bad, and the ugly. Today, he is focusing on personal responsibility. Don’t waste time worrying about your...
by John G. Self | May 17, 2022 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search
Here are five commonsense rules for using text messaging in a job search. People and their messages are not always legit. Scams are increasingly common in recruiting. Do not give up any personal information until you confirm the legitimacy of the inquiryBe concise and...
by John G. Self | May 4, 2022 | Career Management, Job Search, Job Search Tips
PRODUCER’S NOTE: No one likes rejection. But in the job search process, rejection is baked into the system. So why not take steps to mitigate that morale-killing sting? There are no strings to John’s offer to help get you on a positive, winning...
by John G. Self | May 2, 2022 | Career Management, Job Search, Job Search Tips
PRODUCER’S NOTE: You want to make your job search easier and have fun? It all starts with you. How do you expect anyone, especially a prospective employer, to believe in you if you do not believe in yourself? This is foundational. To make your job search easier and...
by John G. Self | Apr 27, 2022 | Career advice, Job Search, Job Search Tips
The adage that finding a new job is a full-time job remains largely true today. Even with the imbalance between the number of jobs available and qualified applicants, the process can take weeks or months. For most job applicants, recruiters are not breaking...
by John G. Self | Apr 26, 2022 | Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search, Job Search Tips, Resume
PRODUCER’S NOTE: AI technology and automation dramatically change how applicants look for a new job. Know where that change is more impactful than how you construct your resume. Beware. The internet is loaded with outdated advice. Should I focus my resume’s content...