by Barbara Safani | Mar 2, 2026 | career management, job search
What is the typical length of a job search? This is one of the most common questions senior leaders ask during a transition. The honest answer is simple: it depends. For most executives, a well-run search typically spans six to twelve months. That timeline is shaped...
by Barbara Safani | Jan 21, 2026 | career management, job search
At the executive level, careers rarely stall because of a lack of capability. More often, they plateau or derail because leaders are too busy executing to step back and assess whether their trajectory still aligns with the market, the organization, and their own...
by Barbara Safani | Feb 1, 2026 | compensation, salary negotiation
New data from the CEO and Executive Compensation Practices in the Russell 3000 and S&P 500 report reveals significant trends in how senior leadership is being compensated and how that compensation is perceived by investors and proxy advisors. The report...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 24, 2025 | career solvers news, resume
Each year, Career Directors International (CDI) hosts the TORI Awards (Toast of the Resume Industry), a global competition where resume writers showcase their best work and compete for top honors. It’s an opportunity to demonstrate strategic thinking, strong writing,...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 30, 2025 | career management, job search
The recent surge in layoffs in the retail sector has created uneasiness and uncertainty across many other industries as people grapple with the reality of a job loss. For senior leaders, losing a role is more than a professional setback; it can unsettle identity,...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 23, 2025 | career management, job search, networking
For senior leaders, a career transition rarely begins with a job posting. It begins with a conversation. Whether you’re a CEO seeking a new challenge, a CMO exploring board seats, or a CHRO navigating organizational change, your next role will most likely come from...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 22, 2025 | career solvers news, resume, Uncategorized
I’m deeply honored to be nominated for four TORI (Toast of the Résumé Industry) Awards, which are widely regarded as the most prestigious recognition in the résumé writing field. These awards celebrate excellence in the art and science of résumé writing across diverse...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 7, 2025 | career management, job search, networking
For executives, networking during a job search is both one of the most valuable tools and one of the greatest sources of frustration. It requires stamina, resilience, and no small amount of humility. Senior leaders are often surprised to learn who steps forward in...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 11, 2025 | career management, networking
Many years ago I worked in the World Financial Center, adjacent to the World Trade Center. Every morning, after getting off the subway at the WTC stop, I needed to walk across an indoor bridge that connected the WTC to my office. The bridge always seemed endless and...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 8, 2025 | career management, job search
The Federal Trade Commission has ended its attempt to defend a nationwide ban on employment noncompete agreements. In a 3-1 vote, the agency chose to withdraw its appeal of a federal court decision that blocked the rule, leaving noncompete agreements in place across...
