by John G. Self | Mar 29, 2017 | Career Management, Career Networking
Today, I want to talk with you about a topic that we have discussed many times in the past, but it is one that I feel is so deserving of our thoughtful consideration. Warm fuzzy management. Well, actually we are going to talk about the importance of engaging our...
by John G. Self | Mar 22, 2017 | Career Management
Hello and welcome. I am John Self. Today, in three parts, information to help you manage your next job search. We begin with the subject of preparing for your next interview. I have written several blogs posts on this subject over the last six months, but today,...
by John G. Self | Mar 2, 2017 | Career Management, Leadership, Stories
Personable versus perfunctory. Two “P” words that are night and day apart in terms of the impact they make in an initial meeting; a perfunctory response that is matter-of-fact or one that is cordial, filled with warmth and topped off with a genuine smile can have a...
by John G. Self | Feb 21, 2017 | Career Management
The cover letter is a much cussed and discussed document in a job search. It can be very helpful, or it can hurt your cause. In our searches, we see cover letters only about 20 percent of the time. Typically, candidates send only their resume. Candidates who do...
by John G. Self | Jan 19, 2017 | Career Management
There are two types of baseball teams, aside from the winners and losers. Point-to-point Manufacturers It is helpful to understand this bit of baseball lore because there is some connection between these two organizational types and career management. Point-to-point...
