by Barbara Safani | Feb 4, 2020 | career management
Telecommuting is in the news these days, but the idea of working from home has always held some appeal for many workers. Advantages to telecommuting include eliminating a lengthy commute, allowing more flexibility to pick up or drop off children from school or child...
by Barbara Safani | Jan 7, 2020 | job search, networking, social media for job search
Don’t Dismiss LinkedIn as Something Only for People Who Are Looking For a New Job. The best time to build your LinkedIn profile, connect with people, and participate on LinkedIn is now — before you need it. If you find yourself suddenly unemployed and decide that now...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 5, 2019 | job search, networking
Networking is the exchange of information and the cultivation of productive and authentic relationships. Some people would rather go to the dentist than go to a networking meeting or event. Many avoid it altogether throughout their careers and find themselves in a...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 7, 2019 | salary negotiation
Almost all job seekers have been in situations where they realize after they accept a position that they could have asked for more. Yet many people are not comfortable negotiating their employment package because they fear they will be perceived as aggressive and will...
by Barbara Safani | Jun 3, 2019 | career management, interviews, job search
Have you ever been in a situation where you had an interview that you thought went well, but then didn’t hear back from the hiring manager? You are not alone. Many job seekers have found themselves “ghosted” by companies they were eager to work for. They assume they...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 3, 2019 | career management, interviews, job search, networking
Many of my executive-level clients have aspirations to serve on a corporate board, either in conjunction with their current role or as part of their career transition into an active retirement. Board seats are exceptionally competitive, and the process for sourcing...
by Barbara Safani | Mar 27, 2019 | career management, job search, networking, personal branding
This might be one of the questions I am most frequently asked. My answer is always the same…it depends. While it’s not unusual for a senior-level executive to spend six to 12 months in an active search, there are numerous factors that contribute to the length of a...
by Barbara Safani | Jan 6, 2019 | interviews
When I diagnose problems clients have with their interview strategy, I often notice they answer interview questions too generally. They attempt to convey their fit for the job by describing the personal attributes they think make them relevant for the position. They...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 19, 2018 | career management
The end of the year is a natural time to take stock of the past year and plan for the year ahead. Career Solvers is pleased to introduce our 2019 Career Planner, designed to help you take a look back at 2018 and look ahead to 2019. You have very likely accomplished a...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 5, 2018 | job search, networking
Mobilizing your network during a job search is a lot of work with many ups and downs. People don’t always react to your requests for guidance and information as you’d like them to, and many report learning who their friends really are during a search. After...
