by John G. Self | Jun 26, 2015 | Career Management, Recruiting
CHICAGO — When my seat mate on a recent flight found out that I was a recruiter, she told me she was not impressed with her recruiter who insisted on charging her a fat fee to find her a job. She then used a phrase that can best be translated as people like me are...
by John G. Self | Jun 24, 2015 | Career Management
One of the most common mistakes candidates make during job interviews is NOT asking questions. The most common candidate response when asked if they have any questions is, “No, not now.” If not now, then when? Candidates who do not ask questions during the interview...
by John G. Self | Jun 10, 2015 | Career Management, Technology
ATLANTA — LinkedIn is one of the most important breakthroughs in personal career brand management and job search process in the last 40 years. LinkedIn is a professional networking tool on steroids. Unless you are a senior executive with a wonderful golden parachute...
by John G. Self | Jun 8, 2015 | Career Management
SACRAMENTO — Hope is such a wonderful word. It is wrapped in an aura of positive thoughts, personal aspirations and expectations. It is forwarding looking. It can also be a deadly trap, an affliction that leads to failure. Having hope for success is not the same...
by John G. Self | Jun 1, 2015 | Career Management, Leadership
An organization’s culture is not something you can simply read about and master. This is especially true for executive recruiters and candidates. Understanding the organization’s culture plays a critical role in determining whether a candidate succeeds in her or his...
