by John G. Self | Jan 13, 2014 | Career Management
Candidates far and wide, be forewarned. If your resume is lacking, there will be less than desirable consequences in your job search. Last week my colleague, Nancy Swain, wrote about Jack and his frustrating job search. Jack’s biggest problem, along with apparently...
by John G. Self | Nov 25, 2013 | Career Management, Recruiting
When you have a job that you think is secure, building a network using social media or more traditional methods seems like a waste of time to a surprising number of managers and directors. Their response to the obvious question of, “Why not?” typically is either...
by John G. Self | Sep 16, 2013 | Career Management, Recruiting
When someone tries to answer the interview question, what are your weaknesses, it is followed by stumbling, fumbling and mumbling to an answer which is totally devoid of authenticity. They might as well stand up and announce that they are simply not prepared for the...
by John G. Self | Aug 15, 2012 | Career Management, Recruiting
It is really hard to be disciplined when there is panic in the air. Job creation is anemic—yes, there is job growth, but it is not keeping up with the rate of new workers entering the market. There is a foul smell that suggests the U.S. may be heading for a second...
by John G. Self | Mar 9, 2012 | Career Management
Executives in the job search should consider the cautionary tale of a man we’ll call Joe. Joe was a skilled leader at a small New England healthcare organization who had always felt he could do better. When a recruiter came calling with what sounded like a fantastic...
