by Barbara Safani | Oct 3, 2011 | career management
My son has a name that is very common in some parts of the world but not very common in the United States. When you hear a person’s name, do certain thoughts and associations come to mind? I started thinking about how birth names might affect a job...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 29, 2011 | networking
Networking is the exchange of information and the cultivation of productive and authentic relationships. Some people would rather go to the dentist than go to a networking meeting or event. Many avoid it altogether throughout their careers and find themselves in a...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 28, 2011 | resume
Deciding how much of your career chronology to report on your resume can be a tricky thing. If you focus on information too far in the past, an employer may quickly figure out how old you are and possibly discriminate against you based on your age. But if you...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 27, 2011 | career management
My son says I work too much. He sees me at my desk when he leaves for school in the morning long before the start of the traditional workday. He often sees me there again when he first returns home from school in the afternoon. And he sees me sitting beside him and...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 26, 2011 | career management
We are big fans of Project Runway in my house which prompted me to read Tim Gunn’s book, ‘Gunn’s Golden Rules: Life’s Lessons for Making it Work.’ In the book, Gunn reveals stories of the fashion world’s greatest divas and dirt on...
