Take Control of Your Career Destiny in 2009

Posted by : Barbara Safani 3 Comments

I just finished reading Malcolm Gladwell’s book Outliers, The Story of Success. In this fascinating book, Gladwell links how people spend their time to the success they experience and examines how some of the most famous business icons got to where they are today. He shows how hard work, culture...

42 Rules for 24-Hour Success On LinkedIn

Posted by : Barbara Safani 1 Comment

I still meet a lot of people in job search who are not familiar with LinkedIn or if they are, they have no idea how to leverage its power for an effective job search campaign. I just finished reading 42 Rules for 24-Hour Success on LinkedIn. This is a great book for the LinkedIn novice because aut...

Treat Your Resume Like a Fine Work of Art

Posted by : Barbara Safani 2 Comments

I'm on vacation in Egypt this week and I spent the day in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. The art here is nothing short of amazing and the condition of the art is such that it is hard to believe that some of these pieces are over 4,000 years old. But the way the art is displayed is sad. Very few of th...

Google’s Crowded Interview Table

Posted by : Barbara Safani No Comments

According to HR Magazine's SHRM 2009 HR Trend Book, Google, known for its innovative culture, is putting a new twist on the interview process. They are using a technique known as crowd sourcing, which is based on James Surowiecki's work and his belief that any given group of people is always s...

Earn More Money in 2009 by Being Part of the Performance Review Process

Posted by : Barbara Safani 1 Comment

When I write resumes for my clients, I gather as much information as possible about their background and accomplishments and I frequently review their past performance appraisals or letters or recommendation to gather additional information about their accomplishments. Nine times out of ten, these d...

Downsized from a Financial Services Firm…Now What?

Posted by : Barbara Safani No Comments

As the financial services giants continue to struggle, its employees are left scratching their heads trying to figure out their next career move. Many people identify with their industry and find it challenging to see past their industry role when that industry begins to suffer. But opportunities st...

Reconnect With Your Network During the Holidays

Posted by : Barbara Safani 1 Comment

Sometimes reconnecting with someone you haven't talked to in awhile can be awkward. And if you only reach out to your network when you need something, your intentions may be questioned.It is important to stay connected to your network throughout the year, but if you have let some of your relationshi...

Twitter Means Business

Posted by : Barbara Safani No Comments

Over the weekend I read Twitter Means Business: How Microblogging Can Help or Hurt Your Business by Julio Ojeda-Zapata. The book explores how Twitter can help companies put a human face on their businesses, build a following, and deepen customer relationships. Julio also takes a look at how com...