by Barbara Safani | Feb 3, 2015 | career management, networking, resume, social media for job search
According to recent reports, RadioShack is preparing to shut down in a bankruptcy deal that would sell almost half its stores to Sprint and close the rest. And a similar layoff scene is playing out in many other well-known companies across the nation. Yet many people...
by Barbara Safani | Jan 28, 2015 | career management, career research
Recently, New York City was the scene of two work-related suicides. In one instance, a Home Depot employee shot his boss and then killed himself and in the other, a former employee of Fox shot himself to death outside the company’s New York headquarters. In the...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 2, 2014 | social media for job search
Many people use Facebook on a regular basis to stay in touch with friends and family, but few recognize the value Facebook can play in a job search. Most people find their jobs through people they know, and the affinities on Facebook are perhaps the strongest of any...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 19, 2014 | career management, interviews
I’ve viewed thousands of job postings, followed thousands of clients through the interview process and listened to what hiring managers tell recruiters they really want in a candidate. Unfortunately, many of the job postings I see are far from transparent and...
by Barbara Safani | May 5, 2014 | career management, interviews, thank you letters
You felt the interview went well. The hiring manager gave you the impression the company wants to fill the position quickly. But you’re still waiting for a response and you are starting to get quite anxious. How long should you wait before following up on an...
by Barbara Safani | May 1, 2014 | career research
What will jobs and employment look like in 2020, 2030 and beyond? What are the mega-trends shaping tomorrow’s careers and what new opportunities can we and our children look forward to? Although vitally important to position yourself for a great job today,...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 20, 2014 | staying healthy at work
Does your work keep you chained to your desk most of the day? Is it hard to find the time or energy to exercise before or after work, or on your lunch hour? I spoke to Stephanie Mansour, CEO of Step It Up With Steph and creator of the Cubicle Crunch to learn about a...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 14, 2014 | networking, on-line identity
I was recently interviewed by my hometown newspaper, the New York Post, about the do’s and don’ts of LinkedIn etiquette. One of the biggest problems I see with people’s approach to using LinkedIn for job search is that many have unrealistic...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 10, 2014 | interviews, networking, resume
Spring is here and it’s time for some Spring cleaning. That goes for your career strategy as well. Have you given any thought to trimming your bloated, outdated resume or banking some of your new networking contacts to help advance your job prospects this...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 1, 2014 | interviews, networking, resume
Here are ten ways I see job seekers sabotaging their job search. Are you guilty of any of these mistakes? Inflate their qualifications or lie on their resume. While a resume is not a legal document, it should be an accurate representation of your experience and...
