by Barbara Safani | Oct 15, 2006 | career management
According to an October 2006 AARP Survey, business executives and managers are aware of the labor market shifts that will occur as baby boomers approach traditional retirement age, but few have done anything proactive to minimize the potential impact this will have on...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 6, 2006 | salary negotiation
Today while one of my clients and I were discussing his salary negotiation strategy, he had an “ah ha” moment. He said “You know, salary negotiation is a lot like monopoly!” I liked the analogy so much I’ve decided to expand on it on the...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 3, 2006 | career research
Frequently my “over 50” clients are concerned about potential “aegism” when they conduct a job search. In such situations I strongly recommend that they invest the time to research which companies embrace older workers and publicize their...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 1, 2006 | career research
According to the most recent survey by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, enrollment in undergraduate accounting programs has increased 19% between the years 2000 and 2004. Ever since the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the demand for accountants has...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 30, 2006 | career management
The majority of my clients didn’t grow up with email, but most have come to embrace it as a useful communication tool that can expedite the exchange of information and accelerate the time spent making important decisions. During your job search campaign, email...
