by Barbara Safani | Jan 24, 2017 | career management, interviews, networking
After working with thousands of executive job seekers, certain patterns have emerged regarding the practices of those that succeed. Here are a few I have witnessed. 1. Follow up on all introductions. Surprisingly, many job seekers don’t follow up on introductions made...
by Barbara Safani | May 31, 2016 | career management, interviews, networking, resume, social media for job search
I meet many job seekers who have never had to conduct a formal job search. After coaching over a thousand clients at every professional level and across practically every industry, I’ve found that most make the same rookie mistakes. If you’re looking for a new job,...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 21, 2016 | networking
If you think doing volunteer work is just “filler to pad the resume” while you are looking for a “real job,” then think again. It can make or break you during a job search. Pro bono work can include anything from nonprofit projects to community...
by Barbara Safani | Mar 31, 2016 | career management, networking
Mobilizing your network during a job search is a lot of work with many ups and downs. People don’t always react to your requests for guidance and information as you’d like them to, and many report learning who their friends really are during a search. After coaching...
by Barbara Safani | Jan 24, 2016 | networking
As a career coach who has helped hundreds of clients transition their career, one of the biggest frustrations I hear from clients is that their network outreach doesn’t yield the results they want. This is often because job seekers expect too much too soon or don’t...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 11, 2015 | networking, on-line identity, social media for job search
Are you trying to look for a new job while employed and struggling with how to do so without attracting attention from your boss or other stakeholders at your current company? Our new ebook, Job Seeker’s Guide to a Confidential Job Search can help. Learn how to...
