by John G. Self | Jun 26, 2018 | Career Management, Leadership, Millennials
Would your boss hire you today with the same skills you have now? This from Sue Shellenbarger writing in The Wall Street Journal. It is a great question and one that anyone past the age of 45 should begin asking themselves at least a couple of times a year, especially...
by John G. Self | May 29, 2018 | Career Management, Healthcare Innovation, Millennials, Personal Growth
The news that Apple plans to set up health clinics for its employees produced barely a ripple on the impending sea of change. No big deal, right? Certainly no threat to your career. The initial collective shrug of shoulders seemed to be based on the idea that with...
by John G. Self | May 24, 2018 | Career Management, Early Careerists, Millennials
Editor’s Note: This blog appeared on Dec. 14, 2012. John is taking the day off in anticipation of the Memorial Day weekend. His regular video blog will be available for downloading Saturday morning. Pots and pans, lots of pots and pans. That is how I...
by John G. Self | Oct 24, 2016 | Career Management, Career Networking, Military Career Transition, Millennials
Quote of the Day: “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!” -Audrey Hepburn Listen here or subscribe and listen on iTunes. As the economy evolves, executives are finding that the pressure to deliver positive outcomes in their day-to-day job duties...
by John G. Self | Oct 23, 2016 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Military Career Transition, Millennials, Recruiting
Quote of the Day: “If your resume does not impress the recruiter, the cover letter is not going to save you.” We all smile when a politician spins his or her answer to a question, or pivots and then offers an answer that is only vaguely linked to the...
by John G. Self | Oct 20, 2016 | Career Management, Military Career Transition, Millennials, Recruiting
Even a blind squirrel can find an acorn. This is an old saying — an cliche originated in the United States that my mother frequently used as a gentle admonishment when she sensed that my ego was beginning to cloud my judgment and perspective, that I was not as smart...
