by Barbara Safani | Nov 10, 2008 | career solvers news, resume
Career Solvers has been selected to be a member of the esteemed panel of judges who will participate in the Career Directors International search for the World’s Best Resume Writer in the first-ever resume writing competition of this kind. Career Solvers will...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 7, 2008 | cover letters, Happy About My Resume, resume
Career Solvers is proud to announce the release of our new book “Happy About My Resume: 50 Tips for Building a Better Document to Secure a Brighter Future.” Click on the link to learn more about our resume book and visit our new sister blog, Happy About My...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 3, 2008 | career management, Happy About My Resume, networking, resume
In response to Job Action Day 2008, here are 10 things everyone should do now, just in case a pink slip arrives in the future. Even if you think your job is secure, these tips are part of any successful, ongoing career management strategy. Audit Your Resume. Most...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 31, 2008 | resume
I just finished reading Jobacle’s post, 6 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Resume Writer. I agree that these are important questions to ask, but I think some of them should be expanded to uncover the value a writer can bring to your search. Below are the 6...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 28, 2008 | cover letters, resume
From time to time I add testimonials or a quote from a letter of recommendation to a client’s resume or cover letter to add some extra “wow” to their presentation and underscore how well respected they are in their field. Recently, two of my clients...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 23, 2008 | cover letters, resume
I wrote a post yesterday about how cover letters are perceived by recruiters, HR, and hiring authorities. Steve Levy, Talent Scout, OD Consultant, and blogger extraordinaire, sent me some thoughtful comments regarding cover letters that I think are worth repeating....