by John G. Self | Jun 24, 2013 | Recruiting
It was bound to happen. With the arrival of the latest buzz phrase, big data, it was just a matter of time before someone would posit that, with enough data, you can reliably predict whether a candidate will be successful or not. There are companies like Kyligence...
by John G. Self | May 10, 2013 | Career Management, Recruiting
Executives looking for a job should always be mindful of protecting their career brand. From the minor errors in the resume or cover letter, to applying for jobs they do not qualify for, or stumbling badly in the interview process, there is ample opportunity for...
by John G. Self | Apr 17, 2013 | Recruiting
There are more than a few candidates whose job/employment history is less than stellar. In everyone’s career stuff happens and in most cases these situations can be managed effectively without inflicting major damage to future employment opportunities. However, when...
by John G. Self | Mar 25, 2013 | Career Management, Technology
As we push through college basketball’s March Madness and look ahead to graduation, perhaps it is time to reconnect with some important career management rules, especially given the hyper-competitive job market and the fact that far too many students will struggle to...
by John G. Self | Mar 22, 2013 | Stories
I just had a senior moment. Not the kind associated with old age with an ever so slight hint at forgetfulness or, worse, the earliest stages of dementia, but a real honest to goodness meet up with the inescapable fact that I am now a “gentleman of a certain age.” It...
