by John G. Self | Jun 15, 2015 | Career Management
Another interesting search, and the influx of resumes from potential candidates again highlights a recurring problem in the field of career management. The vast majority of the resumes are, regrettably, all alike. In a competitive employment marketplace you would...
by John G. Self | Apr 24, 2015 | Career Management
Q: During an interview with a recruiter I mentioned several people I had worked with in past jobs. I made reference to these colleagues in discussing my experience and accomplishments. As part of the search process, I provided the recruiter with three references he...
by John G. Self | Nov 14, 2014 | Career Management
Successful athletes on winning teams have one thing in common: they intensely and consistently focus on the fundamentals. That principle applies to executives and managers, as well as candidates in the job market. Being a successful executive or manager is about...
by John G. Self | Aug 29, 2014 | Career Management, Recruiting
There is a common theme from executive level candidates who are frustrated that someone with lesser skills, record of success or credentials, was selected. How did that happen? And with that common theme, there is this common candidate question: What could I have...
by John G. Self | May 28, 2014 | Career Management
If the only copy of your most up to date resume is on your work computer, and you no longer have access to it because you have been sacked, well, it is hard to feel sorry for you. If you are using your office email (and telephone) for a confidential job search, I am...
