by Barbara Safani | Oct 16, 2008 | interviews, networking, resume
I just finished reading Jon Gordon’s book The No Complaining Rule. According to Jon, people complain either because they feel fearful and helpless or because it has become a habit. He goes on to state that “Complaining can be a gift if we use it correctly....
by Barbara Safani | Oct 15, 2008 | career management, networking, on-line identity
Jason Buss of Talent Buzz recently spoke with some job seekers to get their perspective on what it is like to be looking for a job today. Some of their major pet peeves included: On-line applications on company sites and job boards that are cumbersome, time...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 14, 2008 | networking
Over on CareerBuilder, there is an article about networking in affinity or non-professional circles that is worth taking a look at. Affinity groups offer some of the best opportunities for networking for a job search because the original bond was created based on the...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 13, 2008 | career management
Over on the Compensation Force Blog, Ann Bares references a recent Economic Anxiety in the Workplace poll in which close to 1,500 professionals responded to the question “What, if any, actions has your organization’s leadership taken to respond to the...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 12, 2008 | career management, career research
Last week I went to hear Pamela Skillings speak at Pace University. Pamela is the author of Escape from Corporate America: A Practical Guide to Creating the Career of Your Dreams. In her presentation, she shared some chilling statistics about the American workforce...
