by Barbara Safani | Jan 10, 2012 | career management, interviews, networking, on-line identity, personal branding, resume
The holidays are behind us. And maybe you’ve made a few New Year’s resolutions…Lose weight, save more money…or maybe look for a new job. There are many simple, painless changes you can make in 2012 to increase your chances of finding your next...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 19, 2011 | career management, networking, on-line identity
Everyday I counsel job seekers on how to leverage social media to accelerate their job search. And I’m happy to report that over the last year, more and more people are using LinkedIn as a way to stay in touch with people and build new relationships. But when I...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 15, 2011 | on-line identity, resume
I just finished reading several blog posts referencing LinkedIn’s recent post about the top 10 overused buzzwords on LinkedIn profiles. Everyone makes good points about why words like creative, organized, and motivated don’t make compelling profile content...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 6, 2011 | networking, on-line identity
Since its launch this year, BranchOut, a professional networking platform on Facebook, has been growing steadily. Before BranchOut, many job seekers were reluctant to use Facebook as a job search tool because of all the personal information that could be...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 30, 2011 | on-line identity
I’m always on the prowl for new tools to help market my clients effectively. A leading-edge marketing strategy can help differentiate you in a crowded market and get your phone to ring more frequently. Lately I’ve been fascinated with the growing use of the QR code....
by Barbara Safani | Nov 9, 2011 | networking, on-line identity
LinkedIn is currently 135 million members strong. Today I listened to a LinkedIn presentation given by their Public Relations Assistant, Erin O’Harra, and hosted by Career Directors International. O’Harra gave a lot of great advice for LinkedIn newbies and...
