by Barbara Safani | Feb 16, 2017 | salary negotiation
After discussing the salary negotiation process with more than a thousand clients, I’ve found that many of them made mistakes in the past that we corrected during our coaching sessions so they could have better outcomes. Some negotiate too aggressively, damaging the...
by Barbara Safani | Feb 8, 2017 | resume
Employing a resume writer to help position you for your next role can be a positive experience — if you’re prepared to work collaboratively and have realistic expectations. Below are five signs you’re in the right place to begin a resume project with a professional...
by Barbara Safani | Jan 30, 2017 | resume
While job seekers can’t turn back the clock, there are some things they can do to remain relevant in the eyes of the employer. By making some simple upgrades to your search strategy, you can potentially eliminate some of the bias associated with older workers. Here...
by Barbara Safani | Jan 24, 2017 | career management, interviews, networking
After working with thousands of executive job seekers, certain patterns have emerged regarding the practices of those that succeed. Here are a few I have witnessed. 1. Follow up on all introductions. Surprisingly, many job seekers don’t follow up on introductions made...
by Barbara Safani | Jan 3, 2017 | interviews
By now you’ve probably heard about Mariah Carey’s unfortunate performance on New Year’s Eve. Some of the things that occurred reminded me of similar things that can happen if you are unprepared for an interview. And while you most likely won’t be interviewing in front...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 5, 2016 | career solvers news, resume
I am pleased to announce that Career Solvers was recently nominated for a TORI (Toast of the Resume Industry) Award by Career Directors International. Career Solvers has been nominated for this award 29 times since 2006 and won 11 awards for Best Executive Resume,...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 15, 2016 | salary negotiation, Uncategorized
According to the 2016/2017 Mercer US Compensation Planning Survey, the average salary increase budget is expected to be 2.9% in 2017, up slightly from the average increase budget of 2.8% in 2016. So how can you be perceived as a top performer in 2016? Here are some...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
Are you trying to look for a new job while employed and struggling with how to do so without attracting attention from your boss or other stakeholders at your current company? Our ebook, Job Seeker’s Guide to a Confidential Job Search can help. Learn how to leverage...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 5, 2016 | interviews
Many first interviews are conducted by phone. It’s important to take phone interviews just as seriously as in-person meetings. Here are ten tips for optimizing your phone interview experience. Schedule the meeting during a time when you won’t be distracted. A...
by Barbara Safani | May 31, 2016 | career management, interviews, networking, resume, social media for job search
I meet many job seekers who have never had to conduct a formal job search. After coaching over a thousand clients at every professional level and across practically every industry, I’ve found that most make the same rookie mistakes. If you’re looking for a new job,...
