by John G. Self | Oct 22, 2012 | Healthcare, Leadership, Recruiting
There is a great advantage for an executive recruiter to have once worked as a crime writer and investigative reporter. You are not afraid to ask tough questions, and you can more easily detect the self-serving spin. In the business of poker, seasoned card players...
by John G. Self | Aug 27, 2012 | Career Management, Leadership
It is important for candidates to be prepared for the face-to-face meeting with the recruiter or the client. This is a pivotal moment in the search process. You want to be ready for the meeting, but take care. You are entering a danger zone. Here are some important...
by John G. Self | Jul 24, 2012 | Career Management
Candidates interviewing for executive jobs should avoid the common mistake of dialing back their interest and energy when they hear something during the site interview that suggests that, perhaps, the position is not the right fit for them. Why? Rarely do candidates...
by John G. Self | Jul 13, 2012 | Career Management, Recruiting
One of the most common questions in a candidate interview and one that seems to trip up many executives is, “What are your weaknesses?” When you have been recruiting for as long as I have, you can tell when a candidate is not prepared for a certain question. You can...
by John G. Self | Jun 27, 2012 | Career Management
If you are beginning a career transition – the timing of which was not of your choosing — there are three things to consider. Turmoil will produce turnover. Healthcare is about to enter a period of prolonged transformational change. Some might argue that what...
