by Barbara Safani | Nov 4, 2024 | interviews, job search, salary negotiation
You got the interview — and the job offer! Congratulations! But maybe you’re second-guessing whether this will be the right job for you — or the right time to make a career move. Here are some reasons to consider turning down a job offer (and how to do that...
by Barbara Safani | Jun 17, 2021 | career management, job search, resume
Many of my clients are at a place in their careers where they would like to be considered for board roles. But most approach the process with a resume that may be suited for operating roles, but falls flat for board seats. Boards are looking for candidates that are...
by Barbara Safani | Mar 16, 2021 | career management, job search, resume
Many of my executive clients retain my services to prepare them for a search for their next big role in a public company. And while that is certainly one option to explore, the reality is that the higher you are in seniority, the fewer the options for those plum...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 8, 2020 | career management, job search, networking
As a career coach I’ve noticed that my clients often have trouble keeping track of their networking activities or remaining accountable for their search. In an effort to make this process easier, I recently created a tool to accelerate a client’s networking...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 18, 2020 | career management, interviews, job search, networking, resume
These are not normal times. And job search is no exception. Many of my clients have reported job leads that quickly dried up and budgets for new roles that vanished in the aftermath of the pandemic. While it might be more challenging to secure interviews right now,...
by Barbara Safani | May 27, 2020 | career management, career solvers news, interviews, job search, networking, on-line identity, salary negotiation
I’m excited to announce that I recently released a new book, Guide to Executive Search: How to Accelerate Your Search to Land Your Next Six- or Seven-Figure Job. After working with thousands of job seekers and building a practice focused on helping senior...