by Barbara Safani | Feb 16, 2006 | networking
Networking is the cornerstone of a successful job search campaign. It is the on-going process of building and maintaining relationships with people who have information you want and need and reciprocating with information that is useful to others. Joining a...
by Barbara Safani | Feb 15, 2006 | salary negotiation
My clients often ask me when is the appropriate time to discuss salary expectations. It’s in the candidate’s best interest not to discuss compensation until there is an offer on the table. You need to first get the employer to love you and feel that...
by Barbara Safani | Feb 10, 2006 | networking
More often than not, people lose touch with former business colleagues. They cite multiple reasons including lack of accurate contact information and lack of time. After a certain amount of time passes, people often report feeling awkward making a call to a former...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 14, 2005 | networking
Many job seekers place their searches on hold during the holiday season because hiring activity is traditionally slow during this period. While it is true that fewer companies are filling full time positions in December, the holiday month is actually an ideal time to...