by John G. Self | Apr 4, 2022 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search, Resume
If you have not participated in a competitive job search during the last five years, the biggest mistake is to say, “It doesn’t apply to me,” referring to the new rules for job search. That statement is closely akin to a pre-trauma declaration, “hold my beer and watch...
by John G. Self | Mar 30, 2022 | Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search, Job Search Tips
How should you handle ghosting? Talent acquisition is struggling with the new recruiting and tracking technology. So far, the industry’s performance, based on job applicant feedback, is not impressive. One survey found that 75 percent of job seekers had...
by John G. Self | Mar 28, 2022 | Career Networking, Job Search, Job Search Tips
Here are three common mistakes that job seekers make that prolong their search. 1. Failure to establish a daily routine. Your daily routine will define your level of success in life. This is especially true with your job search. On Sunday, develop a plan for the...
by John G. Self | Mar 16, 2022 | Interviewing Skills, Job Search, Job Search Tips
Use this four-step interview plan to enhance your chances of landing a job. Understand the employer’s needs and expectations. Hopefully, you will know that before the interview. If not, ask. Do not take anything for granted.Give the employer a clear pathway how you...
by John G. Self | Feb 28, 2022 | Brand Management, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search
Think about all the email messages you receive every day trying to sell you something, from self-help books, courses, or the latest technology that you can probably live without, or maybe LinkedIn connection request. Through all this noise, there is a certain...
by John G. Self | Feb 13, 2022 | Career Management, Career Networking, Job Search
JohnGSelf Productions There is no arguing that LinkedIn offers users a more cost-effective, efficient way to build a professional network of contacts. Think about it – before LinkedIn, we relied primarily on personal contact encounters, typically at professional...
