by Barbara Safani | Nov 7, 2007 | career management
Job loss ranks high on the list of most stressful situations. Many report going through a grieving process, similar to the stages people go through after the death of a loved one. Shock, denial, anger, and depression are all common reactions to the loss of a job....
by Barbara Safani | Nov 7, 2007 | career management
Tomorrow is the “lollapalooza” event of the personal branding world. Over two dozen branding experts will share a wealth of information on branding strategies for businesses and job seekers via an all day teleconference and it’s absolutely...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 30, 2007 | resume
Every year on Halloween I always take note of the kids who have the most unique costumes. Usually they are home made and obviously required a lot of thought, time, and effort. They are memorable because they are creative, they make as laugh, they make us scream, or...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 30, 2007 | resume
As you’ve probably surmised by now, I look at a lot of resumes. While many resumes adequately explain a job seeker’s job responsibilities, few elaborate on the accomplishments within those responsibilities. And let’s face it. Many people perform...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 22, 2007 | resume
Some people think that video resumes are the next big thing in job search. While some short streaming video in a web portfolio that is used to communicate a candidate’s personal brand or unique selling proposition might be of value to a hiring manager at some...