by John G. Self | Mar 22, 2017 | Career Management
Hello and welcome. I am John Self. Today, in three parts, information to help you manage your next job search. We begin with the subject of preparing for your next interview. I have written several blogs posts on this subject over the last six months, but today,...
by John G. Self | Feb 28, 2017 | Career Management
In the game of football, perspective is important. That is where the leader of the team — the head coach on the sidelines – has a headset so he can communicate with colleagues high above the field in the press box. They have a different perspective than he does as...
by John G. Self | Dec 9, 2015 | Career Management, Recruiting
Tell me your strengths. That is the question every candidate enjoys answering, more so than the typical tell me about yourself opening question that amazingly makes so many people uncomfortable. Well, I hate to the bearer of bad news, but this nice tell me about your...
by John G. Self | Jun 5, 2015 | Career Management
This article on harnessing nervous energy from Careerealism came at just the right time for my family. The topic is not only relevant for candidates interviewing for new jobs, but also for any situation in life that has your stomach in knots and your nerves on edge....
by John G. Self | Apr 20, 2015 | Career Management, Recruiting
In a critical game of the season, the best team — the one with the most talent and depth, the clear favorite— lost. They were well-prepared for all possibilities but they played without inspiration. The problem? They were overly prepared. They had been given so...