by John G. Self | Sep 14, 2016 | Career Management, Military Career Transition, Millennials
The tension between candidates and executive recruiters is legendary. Today, John focuses on his firm’s approach to helping candidates, especially those who are not selected in his searches.
by John G. Self | Sep 12, 2016 | Career Management, Military Career Transition, Millennials
Here is the rundown for today’s podcast. Far too many candidates — qualified candidates with good experience and accomplishments — struggle to find a new job because they are uncomfortable with selling themselves — closing the...
by John G. Self | Sep 2, 2016 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Millennials, Recruiting
There are two ways to answer a question in an interview: reactive and proactive. While proactive is a bit of a misnomer — you are not strictly anticipating a question and answer before it is asked — it is all about taking the initiative and connecting your value...
by John G. Self | Aug 30, 2016 | Career Management, Millennials, Recruiting
Here is the rundown for today’s podcast: We have a three-pack of career advice. Part I focuses on the practice of overwhelmingly unqualified candidates who apply for jobs they know nothing about. This is a huge problem and is reminiscent of what Monster.Com...
by John G. Self | Aug 29, 2016 | Career Management, Executive Leadership, Millennials
It happened again. A community hospital CEO is terminated. Publicly the board spokes person said that the executive decided to pursue other opportunities in the industry. It just wasn’t a good fit. In this case, the CEO, frustrated with what he saw as board...
by John G. Self | Aug 25, 2016 | Career Management, Early Careerists, Military Career Transition, Millennials
In today’s podcast, John addresses the process of finding a long-term mentor. He discusses a couple of approaches and offers four guidelines for forming this important relationship.
