by John G. Self | Oct 10, 2017 | Career Management
There is one thing job candidates do not like to think about – the odds. Of course there is a reason, the odds are usually so depressing that candidates block the thought from even passing consideration. In many executive searches there may be anywhere from 20...
by John G. Self | Sep 28, 2017 | Career Management, Resume
The resume is the Achilles heel for so many resume experts and their clients. The reason? Resume consultants are loathe to tell their clients that gone are the days when you send the same resume to every job you decide to pursue. By the way, some of the blame also...
by John G. Self | Aug 30, 2017 | Career Management
LISTEN TO PODCAST Today’s BIG Idea for career management is to avoid sameness. In a crowded, noisy job market, it does not pay to be like everyone else. If you are not getting calls back when you submit an application or your resume, it is time to think about a new...
by John G. Self | Aug 17, 2017 | Career Management
“If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you will fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.” – Jim Rohn, entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker I am an advocate of career planning, beginning with...
by John G. Self | Aug 10, 2017 | Career Management
Sweeping competitive changes and market consolidation are two critical factors that impact an executive’s job search. Candidates cannot afford to make mistakes when they are looking for a job in these uncertain times. Our informal research shows that the average...
