by John G. Self | Jul 13, 2017 | Career Management, Leadership
Editor’s Note: This is an oldie, but goody. It’ was originally shared in 2012, yet continues to be one of the most often visited posts I’ve ever written. The use of academic credentials following a candidate’s name is a source of debate, spurred on...
by John G. Self | Mar 9, 2017 | Career Management, Leadership, Onboarding, Recruiting
Love blindeth the eye of good judgment. When people fall madly in love it is difficult for them to see, or even acknowledge, the oblivious flaws or shortcomings of their newfound companion. Only time, not words of caution from friends or family, will peel away the...
by John G. Self | Nov 16, 2015 | Career Management, Recruiting
Recruiting is not a one-way street. No give and take, no tough challenging questions, and no candor and transparency, is a formula for a costly disaster in the waiting. Employers, their recruiters, and the candidates, all have a responsibility and duty to be...
by John G. Self | Oct 9, 2015 | Career Management
DETROIT — Will color help? What about a jazzy design with eye-catching graphics? Will that pizzazz help me catch the eye of an employer, elevate me to the top of the list, and speed my job search? When it comes to the use of color, clever graphics and nifty...
by John G. Self | Aug 17, 2015 | Career Management, Leadership
Why do you want to work here? A seven-word question that is one of the most important that a potential employer should ask. That three-letter word “why” is so powerful. It is amazingly global because it touches on the culture and values of the organization, the...
