by John G. Self | Mar 7, 2016 | Recruiting
Why ask the “why” questions? The easiest part of the executive recruiting process, candidate screening, is determining whether the applicants are qualified or not. That is a task typically performed by researchers or junior recruiters, comparing candidate resumes...
by John G. Self | Feb 24, 2016 | Career Management
VICTORIA, Texas — “I don’t understand what happened. Their references were really good.” That is a common statement made when board members or human resource executives are asked to explain why the candidate they hired did not work out, was “not a good fit.” Note to...
by John G. Self | Feb 15, 2016 | Healthcare, Recruiting
Do you approach the recruitment of a Chief Executive Officer for a rural community hospital differently than you would for a community medical center in a metropolitan area? Decidedly yes, and decidedly no. No, I am not straddling the fence. There are significant...
by John G. Self | Jan 25, 2016 | Career Management, Recruiting
For most of us, our mothers were — or still are — our biggest cheerleaders. When we were young they wiped away the tears of disappointment or frustration. Later in life, in moments of doubt or apprehension, they reminded us of all our great qualities and why we are...
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...
