by Barbara Safani | Jul 18, 2008 | interviews
I just finished reading a post about interview follow up from Prolyn Executive Search. These are great suggestions and I just have one more to add. Always let the hiring authority know that you are very interested in their open position and you are confident that you...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 15, 2008 | career management, on-line identity, resume
I just finished reading Thad Greer’s book, Executive Rules. The book is an excellent resource that can help job seekers effectively navigate their searches and negotiate potential land mines. Here are a few of Thad’s key takeaways: Have a professional...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 14, 2008 | on-line identity
I just read a great article about the pros and cons of friending a boss or colleague on Facebook in last week’s Globe and Mail. It can be hard to decide if sharing your more personal side with co-workers and supervisors is a good thing or a bad thing. The...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 8, 2008 | on-line identity
I’m a big fan of LinkedIn for reconnecting with colleagues and forging new relationships. But one of the site’s features that I have struggled with is the groups feature. Finding groups was a laborious process and I generally relied on other social...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 7, 2008 | networking
Do you have a business card that quickly conveys information about your professional identity and the value you can bring to an employer? There is so much great information you can put on your card to go past “name, rank, and serial number.” Chris Brogan...
