by Barbara Safani | Mar 7, 2020 | networking, social media for job search
To get the most out of your LinkedIn profile, make sure you do these four things: Complete Your Profile. Your profile is the “front door” to your LinkedIn account. First impressions matter — so make sure you’ve made your profile as complete as possible. As an added...
by Barbara Safani | Feb 4, 2020 | career management
Telecommuting is in the news these days, but the idea of working from home has always held some appeal for many workers. Advantages to telecommuting include eliminating a lengthy commute, allowing more flexibility to pick up or drop off children from school or child...
by Barbara Safani | Jan 7, 2020 | job search, networking, social media for job search
Don’t Dismiss LinkedIn as Something Only for People Who Are Looking For a New Job. The best time to build your LinkedIn profile, connect with people, and participate on LinkedIn is now — before you need it. If you find yourself suddenly unemployed and decide that now...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 5, 2019 | job search, 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 | Oct 7, 2019 | salary negotiation
Almost all job seekers have been in situations where they realize after they accept a position that they could have asked for more. Yet many people are not comfortable negotiating their employment package because they fear they will be perceived as aggressive and will...