by Barbara Safani | Dec 19, 2011 | career management, networking, on-line identity
Everyday I counsel job seekers on how to leverage social media to accelerate their job search. And I’m happy to report that over the last year, more and more people are using LinkedIn as a way to stay in touch with people and build new relationships. But when I...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 15, 2011 | career management, career research
I recently read Green Career Central’s excellent recommendations for building a target list of green companies. If you are interested in researching green jobs, check out Green Career Central founder Carol McClelland’s suggestions below. 1) Newsweek Green...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 15, 2011 | on-line identity, resume
I just finished reading several blog posts referencing LinkedIn’s recent post about the top 10 overused buzzwords on LinkedIn profiles. Everyone makes good points about why words like creative, organized, and motivated don’t make compelling profile content...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 6, 2011 | networking, on-line identity
Since its launch this year, BranchOut, a professional networking platform on Facebook, has been growing steadily. Before BranchOut, many job seekers were reluctant to use Facebook as a job search tool because of all the personal information that could be...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 5, 2011 | resume
A resume is a marketing tool and I encourage job seekers to position their accomplishments in the best possible light. However, it is critical that all information reported on the document is accurate and something you can back up with facts if questioned. Here...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 30, 2011 | on-line identity
I’m always on the prowl for new tools to help market my clients effectively. A leading-edge marketing strategy can help differentiate you in a crowded market and get your phone to ring more frequently. Lately I’ve been fascinated with the growing use of the QR code....
by Barbara Safani | Nov 28, 2011 | networking
Today I enjoyed reading Penelope Trunk’s post, December is a Great Time for Your Career, because she dispels some common myths about searching for a job in December and her post puts a candid (and humorous) spin on the holiday season. Here are some of my...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 23, 2011 | interviews
My male clients often ask me questions about appropriate interview dress. Most know to wear a suit and tie and polish their shoes. But I recently read a great post by Ann Lindsay of Style of Success, an image consulting firm specializing in men, titled What Does Your...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 20, 2011 | networking
One of the best ways to foster a networking relationship is through a school or corporate alumni connection. Such connections are considered warm leads because a certain degree of relationship already exists. Warm leads are more viable than cold calls where no...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 17, 2011 | resume
While every job seeker is unique, here are some general items I recommend leaving off of your resume to achieve optimal results. 1. Objectives Most hiring managers I talk to are not interested in reading resume objectives. Frequently objectives sound very cliched and...
