by Barbara Safani | Feb 18, 2025 | career management, career research
In 2024, the nation witnessed an alarming number of cybersecurity breaches, calling attention to the increasing frequency and sophistication of these occurrences and a growing need to build a stronger safety net and talent pool to combat these attacks. Among The Worst...
by Barbara Safani | Jan 24, 2025 | career management
The beginning of the year is a natural time to take stock of the past year and plan for the year ahead. The Career Solvers Career Planner and Accomplishment Journal are designed to guide you in taking a look back at 2024 and looking ahead to 2025. Most importantly, it...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
The recent shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson has put a national spotlight on the issue of security, and many corporations are expected to reexamine their programs to protect their senior executives from harm. According to Ed Wurster, a public safety...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 26, 2024 | career solvers news, resume
Each year Career Directors International (CDI) hosts a resume writing competition called the TORI Awards (Toast of the Resume Industry) where resume writers from around the world compete for first, second, and third-place standing and a chance to prove their ability...
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 | Sep 27, 2024 | career solvers news
I’m thrilled to announce that I have been nominated for four TORI (Toast of the Resume Industry) awards. This competition is like the Olympic Games for the industry. It honors excellence in resume writing across several functional and industry categories....
by Barbara Safani | Jun 27, 2024 | career management
The time to prepare for a job search is while you’re still employed. This concept is called “Career Cushioning.” Prepare yourself for a soft landing at a new job by being proactive about a job search and creating alternate paths to new employment in case of a layoff...
by Barbara Safani | Mar 1, 2024 | resume
When you decide to hire a professional résumé writer, you’re not only investing your time and money, but you’re also entrusting me to articulate your personal brand and shape how you’ll position yourself in your job search. I take this responsibility very seriously...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 27, 2023 | career solvers news
I’m pleased to announce that one of my resumes was recognized by Career Directors International in the Best Technology Resume category. Colleagues from all over the world compete for this prestigious honor, and I was proud to have my work selected.
by Barbara Safani | Sep 27, 2023 | networking
Have you ever been surprised when a friend announces a new job, and you didn’t even know they were looking? You can use networking even when quietly searching for a new position. However, the more people who know you’re looking for a new job, the more likely your...