by Barbara Safani | Apr 10, 2007 | salary negotiation
Penelope Trunk of the Brazen Careerist has a very informative post on ways to get a raise. Here are a few of my own ideas for getting noticed and getting more money from an employer. Document your accomplishments regularly throughout the year Keep track of all the...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 3, 2007 | thank you letters
Thank you letters are an excellent self-marketing tool and a critical component of your job search strategy. The time spent crafting a targeted thank you letter after an interview will be well spent and can contribute to a more credible and efficient search....
by Barbara Safani | Mar 31, 2007 | networking
Networking is the art of building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships. Frequently when I coach people who are in a job search and we discuss networking within the context of job search, many will say “Does that really work?” Like anything...
by Barbara Safani | Mar 22, 2007 | networking
After you find a new position, the relationships you developed during your search may continue to be important to your career. Here are a few suggestions for maintaining a viable network once you conclude your job search.Update contact information Be sure to send...
by Barbara Safani | Mar 13, 2007 | resume
Jason Alba of Jibber Jobber is hosting a “resume critique extravaganza” over on the Jibber Jobber blog and the invited guests are recruiters and resume experts. Each “judge” is weighing in and offering opinions on one anonymous job...