by Barbara Safani | Nov 4, 2010 | career management
This week I interviewed Dr. Randall Hanson of Quintessential Careers on the dos and don’ts of writing a resignation letter. A resignation letter documents your last day of work, but it also eliminates the potential for any miscommunication that can occur when an...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 30, 2010 | career management
In honor of Job Action Day, I am banding together with other career professionals to support job seekers and encourage them to take some time on November 1 to reflect on their careers and/or job search and make a commitment to do something different that will help...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 27, 2010 | career management
I recently read Selena Rezvani’s new book, The Next Generation of Women Leaders: What You Need to Learn But Won’t Learn in Business School. The book covers tips on networking, negotiating, office politics, and work/life balance. While the book is written...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 27, 2010 | career management
I had a lot of fun writing this post about the Worst TV Bosses for AOL Jobs and Careers. My worst boss was a cross between Ari Gold from Entourage and Jan Levinson from the office. Which TV character does the worst boss you ever had resemble? Would love to hear your...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 27, 2010 | career management
I just returned from the National Resume Writers’ Association annual conference where I heard career professionals Murray Mann and Makini Harvey speak about multicultural recruiting. There is a great opportunity for multicultural candidates to embrace their...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 20, 2010 | career management, networking, resume
Last week a tornado ripped through parts of Queens, New York. New Yorkers aren’t exactly used to tornadoes and the event really took us by surprise. The storm passed through the neighborhood where I grew up and I still have many friends and family there. Several...