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...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 15, 2011 | salary negotiation
Trying to gather some competitive data on salaries for a particular job function? Here are six strategies you can use to gather important salary information. Knowing your market value before you start interviewing will help you craft a sound negotiation strategy later...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 14, 2011 | cover letters
A client recently asked, “How do you write a cover letter for a job you have no experience in? It can be difficult to write a cover letter for a position when you don’t have any previous experience in that field.” Employers tend to favor candidates...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 11, 2011 | career management
Today is a day to honor our nation’s veterans for the sacrifices they have made in their lives. But lets take a moment to honor the sacrifices of their spouses as well. A few months ago I had the pleasure of interviewing business coach Royale Scuderi, a military...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 10, 2011 | career management, networking
Recently I was interviewed by Career Rookie for an article about college majors and their relevance to certain professions. But the bigger piece of my interview revolved around the stress many parents feel as their children embark on their first job search in a...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 9, 2011 | networking, on-line identity
LinkedIn is currently 135 million members strong. Today I listened to a LinkedIn presentation given by their Public Relations Assistant, Erin O’Harra, and hosted by Career Directors International. O’Harra gave a lot of great advice for LinkedIn newbies and...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 8, 2011 | interviews
Most job seekers struggle during interviews because their answers are not clear, concise, or memorable. Interview responses frequently veer off course, are too long, or contain extraneous information that dilutes the candidate’s original message. The best way to...
