by Barbara Safani | Oct 23, 2008 | cover letters, resume
I wrote a post yesterday about how cover letters are perceived by recruiters, HR, and hiring authorities. Steve Levy, Talent Scout, OD Consultant, and blogger extraordinaire, sent me some thoughtful comments regarding cover letters that I think are worth repeating....
by Barbara Safani | Oct 22, 2008 | cover letters
I recently sat in on a panel of staffing professionals representing such prestigious companies as Microsoft, Starbucks, and PacSun. One of the questions that came up in the audience was “Do you read cover letters?” All three representatives of these...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 21, 2008 | career research
Each year, Career Directors International publishes a report on employment trends. Below are some key trends from the 2008 report. Paperless Resumes. Resumes with rich media components such as Visual CV are gaining relevance and acceptance in today’s job...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 20, 2008 | career solvers news, cover letters, resume
Each year, Career Directors International hosts the TORI (Toast of the Resume Industry) international awards competition. This year, Career Solvers received five nominations and three 2nd place awards in the following categories: Best Executive Resume Best Creative...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 17, 2008 | career management
Yesterday I wrote about shifting job search complaints to opportunities. The book, The No Complaining Rule, also recommends five things to do instead of complaining. Here’s my take on how this can be applicable in a job search. Practice Gratitude. Not everyone...
