by John G. Self | Feb 27, 2015 | Career Management
The resume writer assigned to me advised me not to include my mailing address on my resume. How do executive recruiters feel about that recommendation? I think it is bad advice. When recruiters create a database record, they prefer to have all the information. When...
by John G. Self | Feb 9, 2015 | Career Management, Recruiting
DENVER – When searching for a more rewarding job, candidates for senior leadership positions often must jump through hoops, so to speak, and the odds can be against them. Typically, for each executive healthcare position offered, dozens of candidates apply. From...
by John G. Self | Jan 21, 2015 | Career Management
What is the ideal length of a resume? I have had several so-called experts who say it should never be more than two pages. What is your opinion? There are no hard and fast rules on length with these two exceptions: If you are new graduate with limited work...
by John G. Self | Dec 5, 2014 | Career Management, Recruiting
Ask the Recruiter is a regular feature. We answer questions we receive from active candidates, those considering making a change or those in active transition. Send your questions to SelfPerspective. Why do executive recruiters prefer a chronological resume...
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...
