by John G. Self | Mar 27, 2013 | Career Management
This post was originally written for the blog in March of 2010, but the topic and recommendations are still very relevant even three years later. While the economy is showing some signs of improvement, there are still millions of people who are out of work. For...
by John G. Self | Feb 6, 2013 | Career Management, Recruiting
The most qualified candidates get the job only about 35 percent of the time. That statement, based on research from more than 18 years of conducting executive retained searches, always surprises aspiring candidates. So who is getting the jobs, if not the best...
by John G. Self | Jan 30, 2013 | Career Management, Recruiting
In a tight job market, it is fascinating how many senior level and aspiring executives shoot themselves in the career foot with mediocre or bad resumes, or with a resume that contains major mistakes. There is no shortage of books, columns and blogs that provide...
by John G. Self | Dec 31, 2012 | Career Management, Recruiting
My 2012 is coming to an end in much the same way it began, at least according to my email, with questions regarding career management, the resume and how to deal with recruiters. Career Management – My email is balanced between people who are concerned about losing a...
by John G. Self | Jul 27, 2012 | Career Management, Leadership
The use of academic credentials following a candidate’s name is a source of debate, spurred on primarily by those who hold the degrees and want everyone to know. Let’s assume, perhaps prematurely, that everyone knows that you NEVER list an undergraduate credential on...