by Barbara Safani | Jul 7, 2009 | career management, interviews, on-line identity
As the parent of two teenagers, I think a lot about what the world of job search and work will be like when my kids venture out in search of their first job in the next six to ten years. I’ve been observing how integral technology is to their everyday life and...
by Barbara Safani | Jun 28, 2009 | interviews
Does it feel like your last interview was during the Reagan administration? You are not alone. If it’s been a long time since your last interview, here are some tips for starting off on the right foot. Create an interview strategy. Prepare for interviews by...
by Barbara Safani | May 17, 2009 | interviews
This week in my series on career dressing, I talked with Ilona Vanderwoude of Career Branches about tips for helping men find the right interview and career outfits. Ilona recommends investment dressing; having a few high quality pieces in your wardrobe, but cautions...
by Barbara Safani | May 13, 2009 | interviews
I just finished reading a YahooHotJobs article on recruiter pet peeves about job seekers. Yves Lemusi, CEO of Checkster makes an excellent point regarding the way job seekers tackle questions about mistakes or weaknesses. He says “people who are so insecure to...
by Barbara Safani | May 12, 2009 | interviews, networking
A recent post on recruiter Stephanie A. Lloyd’s blog, Radiant Verocity, lists 75 reasons why a job seeker may not get the job. The point? The interview process can be extremely subjective. You can’t make people like you or force them to think you are the...
by Barbara Safani | May 4, 2009 | interviews
Last week while I was at the Career Management Alliance conference in San Antonio, I tweeted highlights from Bill True of Sage Presence’s presentation on interviewing, Putting Job Hunters in the Limelight. I tweeted this comment from True, “When asked the...
