by Barbara Safani | Jan 11, 2012 | career management, on-line identity, personal branding
I recently came across this SHRM article Former Employees Claim Ownership of Twitter Handles, LinkedIn Connections describing the tug-of-war between employers and employees over ownership of Twitter handles and followers and LinkedIn accounts and connections once an...
by Barbara Safani | Jan 10, 2012 | interviews
I’m really enjoying Glassdoor’s Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions of 2011, complete with suggested responses from Glassdoor readers. Here are some of my favorites: Q. How many people are using Facebook in San Francisco at 2:30pm on a Friday? A. More than...
by Barbara Safani | Jan 10, 2012 | career management, interviews, networking, on-line identity, personal branding, resume
The holidays are behind us. And maybe you’ve made a few New Year’s resolutions…Lose weight, save more money…or maybe look for a new job. There are many simple, painless changes you can make in 2012 to increase your chances of finding your next...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 29, 2011 | career management, interviews, networking, resume, salary negotiation
As 2011 draws to a close, I’m reflecting on some of my favorite blog posts of the year. Looking forward to sharing more job search advice, rants, and funny stories about the world of work in 2012. Happy New Year! Job Search Advice Common Interview Questions and...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 20, 2011 | resume
I just finished reading an article about a growing trend in some college admissions offices requesting that applicants answer a supplemental essay question as part of the standard admissions process…and do it in just 20 to 25 words or less. Perhaps colleges are...
