by John G. Self | Nov 24, 2017 | Resume
Poor quality resumes, even some from the better known outplacement consultants, continue to plague the search process and frustrate recruiters and clients. In reviewing resumes from our last several engagements, the vast majority had several major failings: pertinent...
by John G. Self | Nov 21, 2017 | Career Management, Resume
First of Two Parts Developing a resume is typically one of the least enjoyable tasks when preparing to enter the job market. It is also one of the most critical. Your resume must speak to your experience and record of accomplishment in a compelling manner when you are...
by John G. Self | Nov 15, 2017 | Career Management, Social Media
LISTEN ON iTUNES It is hard to convince a candidate who has not been in the job market for three or four years that the dynamics of finding a new position really have changed. But change they have. The real challenge for someone who advises senior executives, notably...
by John G. Self | Nov 9, 2017 | Career Management
Outplacement is a service that companies provide to employees they dismiss or lay off. Depending on the outplacement service provider, it can range from the creation of a stock, one-size-fits-all resume and some telephone coaching calls, up to 90 days of consultation...
by John G. Self | Nov 8, 2017 | Career Management, Social Media
LISTEN ON iTUNES Today, navigating the unsettled waters of career management and the important role that social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram play in connecting you with potential employers. When social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook,...
