by Barbara Safani | Sep 18, 2006 | career management
I just returned from the NRWA(National Resume Writers’ Association) annual convention in Phoenix and I’ve already made back my investment! In addition to gaining exposure to the field’s most cutting edge philosophies and strategies for delivering the...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 10, 2006 | career management
During my tenure as a career coach, some of my most memorable and moving conversations have been with job seekers who are also survivors of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. These candidates were always able to maintain a healthy perspective...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 8, 2006 | interviews
According to a recent article in HR Magazine, virtual auditions are gaining momentum in the new war for talent. These virtual tryouts or realistic job previews as they are sometimes called, place candidates in an online environment that mimics job tasks. These...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 8, 2006 | cover letters
Today a client asked me to explain the differences between the resume and the cover letter. Many people assume that the cover letter is just a formality and simply something hiring managers and recruiters have come to expect. But the cover letter serves a much higher...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 30, 2006 | career research
According to DiversityInc’s 2006 survey of the top 50 companies for diversity, these leaders in human capital diversity aggressively recruit and retain a high percentage of women, candidates of a diverse ethnic mix, and candidates with disabilities. They are...
