by Barbara Safani | Jul 1, 2011 | interviews
Time magazine editor-at-large and MSNBC analyst Marc Halperin, botched an interview yesterday on Morning Joe when he made a derogatory remark about President Obama during a discussion about Obama’s press conference earlier this week. Halperin thought he could...
by Barbara Safani | Jun 28, 2011 | interviews
I’ve known a lot of men who were sensitive about their hair. Guys who didn’t want to part with their long locks for the sake of an office job, men who were concerned they didn’t have enough hair, and others who checked out the gray around the temples...
by Barbara Safani | Jun 17, 2011 | interviews, resume
I often tell my clients that rewriting a resume is like cleaning out a closet. It’s hard to clean out our closet because we can become emotionally attached to some of the items in it. Perhaps it’s a dress you bought a decade ago that is no longer in style...
by Barbara Safani | Jun 7, 2011 | interviews
You could say that Sarah Palin had a bad interview experience last week when she visited Boston and was asked about Paul Revere’s famous ride. Here are four interview tips for Palin and anyone else trying to perform better during an interview. Research the...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 14, 2011 | interviews, thank you letters
According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, 22 percent of the 2,800 employers surveyed said they were less likely to hire a candidate who neglects to send a thank you letter. Of that 22 percent, 86 percent said it showed a lack of follow through and an additional 56...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 13, 2011 | interviews
Wow! My recent post on AOL Jobs on interview dress and image tips for men garnered a huge response from male readers who were happy to see some TLC for their gender and a bit of gentle guidance on interview dress. I was lucky enough to snag an interview with Ann...