by John G. Self | Apr 20, 2017 | Career Management
There is one sure-fire avenue for candidates to differentiate themselves in a job search process. The problem is that more than 95 percent miss the opportunity. Not to sound like a broken record but there are two words candidates should understand if they want to be...
by John G. Self | Jan 17, 2017 | Leadership
This is part II of a blog post on thought leadership and how it can be a useful career management tool. Part I, How Becoming A Thought Leader Can Boost Your Career, was posted last Thursday. Thought leadership is a strategy. Being called a thought leader is an...
by John G. Self | Dec 27, 2016 | Leadership
Good leadership is a lot more than silly slogans, clever jingles or inspirational posters hanging on the walls. We all know how important teamwork is. It is critical to the success of the organization — quality produced, service delivered. But why, then, do so many...
by John G. Self | Dec 7, 2015 | Leadership, Recruiting
A central question for executive recruiters, or people who hire executive recruiters, is this: are you filling an order or are you engaging in a comprehensive journey to find a qualified executive who will “fit” in the client organization and deliver sustainable...
by John G. Self | Aug 19, 2015 | Career Management
VERNON, Texas — In a highly competitive job market that will only become more so, why would you be content to send out a less than your best effort resume? Our firm is flooded with resumes asking for comments or suggestions. Some of the resumes are produced by...