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,...
by John G. Self | May 13, 2015 | Career Management
For aging executives, here is the cardinal rule: do not make it easy for prospective employers (and they’re typically young recruiters) to discriminate against you.Sadly true, some recruiters and employers are age bigots. If you are older than their mind’s-eye...
by John G. Self | May 9, 2014 | Technology
Technology is reshaping our lives. We hear that again and again. Well, our lives certainly are changing but I believe that it is digital connectivity, not technology, which is driving this change and fueling social upheaval. #145056981 / gettyimages.com From the way...
by John G. Self | Nov 25, 2013 | Career Management, Recruiting
When you have a job that you think is secure, building a network using social media or more traditional methods seems like a waste of time to a surprising number of managers and directors. Their response to the obvious question of, “Why not?” typically is either...
by John G. Self | Sep 2, 2013 | Career Management, Technology
From Los Angeles A few thoughts on managing your career in the digital age while wondering why so many otherwise well qualified and accomplished executives struggle with defining their value proposition in interviews. The growth in the number and importance of digital...
