by John G. Self | Jul 25, 2012 | Career Management
To be perfectly honest, I would rather have a complete, compelling resume than a mediocre resume and a “nice” cover letter. In other words, if you have to include a cover letter to convince me to give you a critical look, you are in trouble. If you are determined...
by John G. Self | Jul 20, 2012 | Leadership, Recruiting
In our last post titled Companies Must Disclose, Not Withhold, we discussed the importance of starting the onboarding process early—during the recruiting and hiring stages—and of being honest and upfront with potential candidates. Here are four recommendations for...
by John G. Self | Jul 13, 2012 | Career Management, Recruiting
One of the most common questions in a candidate interview and one that seems to trip up many executives is, “What are your weaknesses?” When you have been recruiting for as long as I have, you can tell when a candidate is not prepared for a certain question. You can...
by John G. Self | Jul 10, 2012 | Career Management
If you are contacted by an executive recruiter regarding a job you have an interest in, here are a few helpful hints to help you navigate the process. The search will never go as fast as you think it should. This is especially true if you are in transition. You can...
by John G. Self | May 1, 2012 | Healthcare, Leadership
There are many management tomes that seek to identify the one key component of success. With it you succeed. Without it, you fail. A few include: Strategic vision Superb organizational skills Operational and financial insight Strong culture Execution I have two...
