by Barbara Safani | Jul 23, 2008 | career solvers news
Each year, Career Directors International, a leading organization for career professionals, hosts the TORI (Toast of the Resume Industry) to acknowledge the best work of resume writers around the world. This year, Career Solvers received 5 nominations in the following...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 19, 2008 | resume
Katharine Hansen of Quintessential Careers, recently surveyed dozens of hiring managers for her new book, Top Notch Resumes for Executives, to uncover their biggest pet peeves when it comes to candidate resumes. Here are a few of my favorites. Get rid of the fluff. I...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 18, 2008 | career research
I just came across a site called Glassdoor that allows you to browse employee reviews on companies and check out self-reported salary information. Anyone can look at partial reviews, but in order to view full reviews you need to become a member (it’s free) and...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 18, 2008 | interviews
I just finished reading a post about interview follow up from Prolyn Executive Search. These are great suggestions and I just have one more to add. Always let the hiring authority know that you are very interested in their open position and you are confident that you...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 15, 2008 | career management, on-line identity, resume
I just finished reading Thad Greer’s book, Executive Rules. The book is an excellent resource that can help job seekers effectively navigate their searches and negotiate potential land mines. Here are a few of Thad’s key takeaways: Have a professional...
