by John G. Self | Sep 23, 2015 | Career Management
Question: A close friend eecently completed five weeks of inpatient alcohol rehab and is now in the middle of an intensive outpatient treatment for three more months. When he gets back into the job market, how should he address the time period involved for rehab on...
by John G. Self | Aug 28, 2015 | Career Management, Stories
TYLER, Texas — I am here meeting with contractors regarding the reconstruction of my home. For those of you who have not been following this ordeal, a very, very large tree inflicted major damage to my house on Memorial Day. It is amazing how time consuming an...
by John G. Self | Aug 21, 2015 | Career Management
The process of looking for a new job, whether you left a job or were suddenly let go, is a daunting one. Everyone handles the process differently, but no matter your approach, it’s important to create a plan, to remain focused, and to be organized. A couple of weeks...
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...
by John G. Self | Aug 3, 2015 | Career Management, Recruiting
When you visit a potential employer’s facility for a face-to-face interview, be on guard, and your best behavior. From the moment you enter the parking lot until you pass through the gates on your way home or to the airport, you will be under a magnifying glass. At...
