by Barbara Safani | Jan 10, 2012 | interviews
I’m really enjoying Glassdoor’s Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions of 2011, complete with suggested responses from Glassdoor readers. Here are some of my favorites: Q. How many people are using Facebook in San Francisco at 2:30pm on a Friday? A. More than...
by Barbara Safani | Jan 10, 2012 | career management, interviews, networking, on-line identity, personal branding, resume
The holidays are behind us. And maybe you’ve made a few New Year’s resolutions…Lose weight, save more money…or maybe look for a new job. There are many simple, painless changes you can make in 2012 to increase your chances of finding your next...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 29, 2011 | career management, interviews, networking, resume, salary negotiation
As 2011 draws to a close, I’m reflecting on some of my favorite blog posts of the year. Looking forward to sharing more job search advice, rants, and funny stories about the world of work in 2012. Happy New Year! Job Search Advice Common Interview Questions and...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 20, 2011 | resume
I just finished reading an article about a growing trend in some college admissions offices requesting that applicants answer a supplemental essay question as part of the standard admissions process…and do it in just 20 to 25 words or less. Perhaps colleges are...
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....
