by John G. Self | Apr 2, 2014 | Career Management, Recruiting
It is amazing to me the number of candidates who submit resumes that reflect a life and a career with no apparent mistakes or disappointments. This is the result of an evolving body of career management advice that recognizes recruiters are expected to deliver the...
by John G. Self | Feb 26, 2014 | Career Management, Recruiting
HOUSTON — When I entered the executive search industry nearly 20 years ago I steadfastly believed that it was not my job to coach a candidate on the quality of their resume, or how to manage their references. Their ability to submit a stellar resume, I reasoned, was...
by John G. Self | Jan 31, 2014 | Career Management
In executive offices and administrative suites of hospitals all across America, there are some really good people toiling away who will lose their jobs through no fault of their own, a highly respected health system CEO predicted recently. This talent carnage is a...
by John G. Self | Jan 15, 2014 | Career Management
Most candidates think the job search is about them — to find the next job to escape unemployment or to take that next step in their career. That perspective is wrong and will only prolong a candidate’s search or thwart his/her plans for advancement. Employers...
by John G. Self | Jan 13, 2014 | Career Management
Candidates far and wide, be forewarned. If your resume is lacking, there will be less than desirable consequences in your job search. Last week my colleague, Nancy Swain, wrote about Jack and his frustrating job search. Jack’s biggest problem, along with apparently...
