by Barbara Safani | Oct 11, 2013 | resume
Does your resume look like everyone else’s? Are you using the same tired format you’ve been using since you graduated from college 20 years ago? View my quick, one minute resume video for some tips for turning a plain, boring, unmemorable resume into a...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 27, 2013 | on-line identity, personal branding
The findings of the 2013 Jobvite Social Recruiting Survey were recently released and the results suggest that recruiters continue to leverage social media sites to source talent. Key findings of the survey include: • 94% of recruiters use or plan to use social media...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 24, 2013 | career solvers news, cover letters
I am pleased to announce that Career Solvers was recently nominated for a TORI (Toast of the Resume Industry) Award by Career Directors International. Career Solvers has been nominated for this award 25 times over 6 years and won 10 awards for Best Executive Resume,...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 23, 2013 | resume
Lately several of my executive clients have asked me if they should include the phrase “emotional intelligence” in their resumes to demonstrate self awareness, strong social skills, and the ability to motivate others. I can understand the temptation of...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 11, 2013 | career management, networking
I just returned from an amazing two-day beach retreat with a group of colleagues I deeply admire and respect. We talked business, but we also bonded as friends, sharing stories about our lives, our hopes, and our dreams. The relationships and friendships I have...
