by Barbara Safani | Dec 17, 2009 | career management, personal branding
The topic of Tiger Woods’ tarnished brand is all over the Internet, TV, and print media. And while I understand the commentary I think that the concept of celebrity branding is doomed to fail because celebrity brands often represent attributes that nobody can...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 16, 2009 | resume
I just bought a pair of new running shoes. You are supposed to replace your running shoes every 300 to 500 miles depending on your running style, weight, and the sneaker. My sneakers had seen at least double that amount of mileage. The tread on both sneakers was worn...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 15, 2009 | career management, interviews, networking, on-line identity, personal branding, resume
My son is getting braces. In order to prepare for the braces, he first needs to wear a special “appliance” to realign his jaw. When you look in his mouth it looks like he has four giant screws in the back, all in different places. Each time he closes his...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 11, 2009 | career management
I’ve had several different jobs over the course of my life. But there is one job that I currently hold and will always consider my best job. Many factors make this job challenging including: Ambiguous Goals…This job offered little to no training and it...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 9, 2009 | career management, networking
This month, members of the Career Collective are discussing tips to help job seekers ramp up their efforts for the holiday season and New Year. Here are my thoughts on making the most of your job search during the holiday season. I’ve been spending the past few...
