by Barbara Safani | Jan 3, 2008 | on-line identity
While LinkedIn continues to be a valuable tool for sourcing job leads, more and more recruiters and hiring managers are also using Facebook as a tool for finding talent. Check out CM Russell’s post over on Secrets of the Job Hunt to learn more about some...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 31, 2007 | career management
In the spirit of the New Year, here are some easy to implement resolutions to get your career management strategy on track for 2008. Go to lunch. I meet a lot of people who never take a lunch hour because they are too busy working. Don’t make this mistake. The...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 22, 2007 | networking
Attending a professional development meeting in the near future? Here are some suggestions for getting the most out of the event. Show up at events early so you can meet the speaker. It’s easier to build rapport before the presentation, when there are less...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 19, 2007 | networking
As a follow up to yesterday’s post, here are some additional recommendations for successful networking. Give the other person a chance to speak. Ask questions. When you network it is imperative that you do not do all the talking. If you have asked another person...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 18, 2007 | networking
Many people think that networking during a job search means calling everyone you know and asking them for a job. They associate networking with being pushy, overbearing, and an overall pest. People often shy away from networking because they don’t want to be...
