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 | Oct 21, 2015 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Recruiting
“Who the hell do you think you are?” That from an angry, deposed candidate who was irritated that the search firm was taking a deep dive into his background, including his dates of employment. “People like you are making it impossible for people like me to...
by John G. Self | Sep 11, 2015 | Recruiting
For a staff level position a hiring mistake is costly but never fatal. When you start rolling the dice for the C-Suite – the Chief Executive, the Chief Financial or Chief Nursing Officer – making an employment mistake can be painfully costly, even...
by John G. Self | Jun 15, 2015 | Career Management
Another interesting search, and the influx of resumes from potential candidates again highlights a recurring problem in the field of career management. The vast majority of the resumes are, regrettably, all alike. In a competitive employment marketplace you would...
by John G. Self | Apr 20, 2015 | Career Management, Recruiting
In a critical game of the season, the best team — the one with the most talent and depth, the clear favorite— lost. They were well-prepared for all possibilities but they played without inspiration. The problem? They were overly prepared. They had been given so...
