by Barbara Safani | Feb 7, 2011 | on-line identity, resume
I read a lot of resumes that start off with applicants describing themselves as passionate, visionary, out-of-the-box thinkers, dedicated, “roll up their sleeves” professionals, and big picture thinkers. Perhaps they believe these phrases elevate the...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 28, 2010 | career research, interviews, networking, on-line identity, thank you letters
In honor of Halloween, this month’s Career Collective topic is scary resume and career mistakes. Here are the top ten mistakes I see job seekers make. Inflate their qualifications or lie on their resume. While a resume is not a legal document, it should be an...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 21, 2010 | career solvers news, networking, on-line identity
I’m headed out to Dallas to present a hands-on workshop on social media strategies for job seekers to my colleagues at this year’s National Resume Writers’ Association Conference. Resumes are an important marketing tool, but I believe that a resume...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 24, 2010 | networking, on-line identity, Uncategorized
Despite all the information available about “netiquette” and the importance of networking strategically online, I continue to get dozens of mystery online networking requests. Sometimes the connection is as weak as being a member of the same group (with...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 8, 2010 | career management, career solvers news, networking, on-line identity
The September issue of Oprah Magazine features four women at various stages of their careers: the stay at home mom returning to work, the single mom laid off from her position and seeking a new challenge, the recent college graduate looking for her big break, and the...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 3, 2010 | networking, on-line identity, Uncategorized
According to the second annual Social Recruitment Survey conducted by Jobvite, (via Career Management Alliance), employers are recruiting several ways: employee referrals, professional online networks, social networks such as Facebook and Twitter; and the traditional...
