by John G. Self | Nov 11, 2015 | Career Management, Leadership
Today we’re going to talk about the essential elements of leadership. If you’re an early careerist and you’re just beginning your life of leadership I want to share five things that are absolutely critical to ensure your success. You’ve got to be a good role mode and...
by John G. Self | Nov 6, 2015 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement
Hello everybody. I’m John Self and today I’m going to talk about your resume, your value and how to make yourself stand out from all the other job seekers. As I travel across the country I have a chance to talk to a lot of people who ask about the resume. When I tell...
by John G. Self | Oct 30, 2015 | Career Management, Leadership
BIRMINGHAM — Attention candidates, if you want the job then close the deal. Landing that great new executive assignment, or winning that big internal promotion, requires an important leadership skill — great communication and the ability to motivate people to action. ...
by John G. Self | Oct 21, 2015 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Recruiting
“Who the hell do you think you are?” That from an angry, deposed candidate who was irritated that the search firm was taking a deep dive into his background, including his dates of employment. “People like you are making it impossible for people like me to...
by John G. Self | Oct 12, 2015 | Career Management
Why do recruiters fail to acknowledge my interest? Even when I met the criteria 100%! Do not take it personally. Easy to say, maddeningly frustrating to accept. The list of reasons is long, and mostly unacceptable. While there are some large search firms that are...