by John G. Self | Apr 1, 2009 | Career Management
DALLAS, Texas (March 31, 2009) — As unemployment numbers continue their worrisome climb, and as the stock market moves erratically up and down with so many retirement plans hanging in the balance, I have been thinking lately about the much anticipated shift in...
by John G. Self | Feb 4, 2009 | Recruiting
Last week, I posted some general comments on developing a good resume, and its importance in defining one’s career brand. Today, I want to provide some specific suggestions. There are a ton of so-called resume experts or resume doctors peddling their services....
by John G. Self | Feb 1, 2009 | Career Management, Recruiting
GAINVESVILLE, Florida (Jan. 30, 2009) — Today I spoke to graduate healthcare management students at the University of Florida. The seminar room was located not far from “The Swamp” – Ben Hill Griffith Stadium, home of the University of Florida Gators, our...
by John G. Self | Sep 19, 2008 | Career Management, Recruiting
A major hospital is ready to make an offer to a prized senior leadership candidate. This is the candidate they want. The other finalist is impressive, but not a spot-on fit. Then the worst possible thing happens. Problems with the number one candidate’s background...
by John G. Self | Sep 15, 2008 | Career Management, Recruiting
Caveat emptor. I just finished reviewing a confidential Position Prospectus for a major southern California academic medical center. The search firm leading the assignment is one of the largest in the world. I was more than a little surprised. The document was only 11...
