by John G. Self | Jan 3, 2017 | Career Management, Recruiting, Stories
“All of us have bad luck and good luck. The man who persists through the bad luck, who keeps right on going, is the man who is there when the good luck comes, and is ready to receive it.” – Robert Collier, an author of self-help books, 1885-1950 New...
by John G. Self | Dec 15, 2016 | Career Management, Recruiting
Quote of the Day: “Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do. Don’t wish it were easier; wish you were better.” Jim Rohn, entrepreneur, author and speaker If curiosity kills the cat then...
by John G. Self | Nov 13, 2016 | Career Management, Recruiting
TYLER, Texas — When organizations err and hire the wrong executive it is surprising how little time and energy is spent on evaluating what went wrong, after the job divorce has been finalized. For what it cost to make such a mistake you would think more attention...
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...
by John G. Self | Oct 18, 2016 | Career Management, Military Career Transition, Recruiting
Quote of the Day: “I can multitask — and do, of course; it’s kind of essential — but I prefer to do one thing at a time,” Hayley Phelan, a 28-year-old writer, wrote in an email. “If I keep looking at my phone or my inbox or various websites, working feels a lot more...
