by Barbara Safani | Apr 8, 2020 | cover letters, resume
As an executive resume writer, I have reviewed thousands of resumes over my career. Many resumes fall flat with recruiters and hiring managers because they contain little differentiating information or rely on tired phrases about a candidate’s personal...
by Barbara Safani | Mar 16, 2016 | cover letters
Do you struggle with how to create a compelling cover letter? Check out our 30-minute recording with tips for improving the quality of your cover letter and building better engagement with recruiters and hiring managers. More specifically you will: Learn how to...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 24, 2013 | career solvers news, cover letters
I am pleased to announce that Career Solvers was recently nominated for a TORI (Toast of the Resume Industry) Award by Career Directors International. Career Solvers has been nominated for this award 25 times over 6 years and won 10 awards for Best Executive Resume,...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 29, 2013 | career management, cover letters, networking, resume
Here are ten sure fire ways to sabotage your job search and some quick fixes to keep you on track. You can also check out our free resume and job search e-books here. Inflate qualifications or lie on a resume. While a resume is not a legal document, it should be an...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 14, 2011 | cover letters
A client recently asked, “How do you write a cover letter for a job you have no experience in? It can be difficult to write a cover letter for a position when you don’t have any previous experience in that field.” Employers tend to favor candidates...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 19, 2009 | career solvers news, cover letters, resume
Each year Career Directors International (CDI) hosts a resume writing competition called the TORI Awards (Toast of the Resume Industry) where resume writers from around the world compete for first, second, and third place standing and a chance to prove their ability...