by John G. Self | Jun 24, 2013 | Recruiting
It was bound to happen. With the arrival of the latest buzz phrase, big data, it was just a matter of time before someone would posit that, with enough data, you can reliably predict whether a candidate will be successful or not. There are companies like Kyligence...
by John G. Self | Jun 12, 2013 | Recruiting
There are two parts to the executive search process that bedevil candidates: the initial resume review interview and managing references. An amazing number of candidates hurt their chances in these two areas. I have two suggestions: 1. Work History – Be prepared for...
by John G. Self | May 13, 2013 | Recruiting
We are in the throes of several important search engagements right now so we do not have a new blog post for you today. Instead, we thought we would share a white paper containing six key questions you should always ask when hiring a search firm or executive...
by John G. Self | May 10, 2013 | Career Management, Recruiting
Executives looking for a job should always be mindful of protecting their career brand. From the minor errors in the resume or cover letter, to applying for jobs they do not qualify for, or stumbling badly in the interview process, there is ample opportunity for...
by John G. Self | May 6, 2013 | Healthcare, Recruiting
“At most companies, people spend 2 percent of their time recruiting and 75 percent managing their recruiting mistakes.” — Richard Fairbank, CEO at Capital One, Forbes Magazine, April 2013. Over the next five to seven years, as the healthcare industry faces a...
by John G. Self | May 3, 2013 | Leadership, Recruiting
Search firms and employers use all manner of talent acquisition systems, candidate screening techniques, behavioral science and even gimmicks with varying degrees of success to pick the right people to run businesses. At JohnGSelf Associates, we rely on an adaptive...
