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 | Mar 19, 2014 | Career Management, Recruiting
I am not going to beat around the bush. Cover letters are, for most recruiters, DOA. If your resume doesn’t sell you, the cover letter won’t save you. With the need for pinpoint screening, and with more and more candidates competing for the top jobs, internal...
by John G. Self | Jul 3, 2013 | Career Management, Healthcare, Recruiting
The critical component of an outplacement session is when the candidate comes face-to-face with the power that is their value proposition. This includes experience, skills and quantifiable accomplishments and the realization of who they really are, what they are good...
by John G. Self | May 10, 2013 | Career Management, Recruiting
Executives looking for a job should always be mindful of protecting their career brand. From the minor errors in the resume or cover letter, to applying for jobs they do not qualify for, or stumbling badly in the interview process, there is ample opportunity for...
by John G. Self | Jul 25, 2012 | Career Management
To be perfectly honest, I would rather have a complete, compelling resume than a mediocre resume and a “nice” cover letter. In other words, if you have to include a cover letter to convince me to give you a critical look, you are in trouble. If you are determined...
