by John G. Self | Feb 6, 2013 | Career Management, Recruiting
The most qualified candidates get the job only about 35 percent of the time. That statement, based on research from more than 18 years of conducting executive retained searches, always surprises aspiring candidates. So who is getting the jobs, if not the best...
by John G. Self | Oct 22, 2012 | Healthcare, Leadership, Recruiting
There is a great advantage for an executive recruiter to have once worked as a crime writer and investigative reporter. You are not afraid to ask tough questions, and you can more easily detect the self-serving spin. In the business of poker, seasoned card players...
by John G. Self | Sep 3, 2012 | Leadership, Recruiting
There is an old saying that knowledge is to know that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is to understand that it should never be included in a fruit salad. When a student graduates from medical school they are a Doctor. Within five to 10 years of successful clinical...
by John G. Self | Aug 27, 2012 | Career Management, Leadership
It is important for candidates to be prepared for the face-to-face meeting with the recruiter or the client. This is a pivotal moment in the search process. You want to be ready for the meeting, but take care. You are entering a danger zone. Here are some important...
by John G. Self | Aug 13, 2012 | Career Management, Recruiting
In the early years of my executive recruiting career, my hobby was to umpire high school baseball. For me it was a passion and a labor of love for a game that combined athletic ability, strategy and elegance. If it was Tuesday, Thursday or Friday during baseball...
