by John G. Self | Jun 27, 2014 | Recruiting
There have been many things written about the executive search process. Some are amusing with a ring of truth – executive recruitment is like getting married after four dates – and others are less flattering, that recruiters are the world’s worst communicators. But...
by John G. Self | Aug 12, 2010 | Career Management
Dan, a promising young up and coming executive in a hyper-competitive industry who was pirated away by another company, arrived with great fanfare; it was a real coup to get him on the team. He was truly a trophy catch, sought after by others in the market...
by John G. Self | Feb 3, 2010 | Leadership, Recruiting
I have become a big proponent of onboarding. At JohnGSelf Associates, our search process, which has been described by candidates and clients alike as one of the most in-depth and thorough in the search industry, begins with a comprehensive Position Prospectus. We...
by John G. Self | Dec 8, 2009 | Career Management
A respected management consultant shared the story of a new employee who was quickly hired and placed in a mission-critical position on a team that was historically one of the best in the company. New business drove management to beef up the organization to ensure...
by John G. Self | Mar 16, 2009 | Career Management
DALLAS, Texas (March 16, 2009) — On the eve of St. Patrick’s Day, when all the amateur drinkers dash to the bars to honor the patron saint of hangovers, I thought it was a good time to unveil the new look for HealthCare Voice. It was time for a change,...