by John G. Self | Jan 22, 2016 | Recruiting
Candidates for political office and candidates for a job have much in common. Job seekers are probably more offended by that comparison than politicians. In the interview, there is a dance of sorts between the person asking the questions and the candidates who...
by John G. Self | Feb 12, 2014 | Career Management
Brand management, a tried and true concept in corporate marketing departments, is a common sense idea that has gained enormous traction among job seekers. It was probably not a new, original thought in the realm of career management coaches in 1995 when I first...
by John G. Self | Mar 27, 2012 | Career Management
If you cannot admit to failure, do not apply, was an underlying theme of a recent Corner Office Q&A in The New York Times, edited by Adam Bryant. Bryant interviewed Tracey Matura, the General Manager of the Smart car division at Mercedes Benz USA, regarding her...