by Barbara Safani | Jul 14, 2008 | on-line identity
I just read a great article about the pros and cons of friending a boss or colleague on Facebook in last week’s Globe and Mail. It can be hard to decide if sharing your more personal side with co-workers and supervisors is a good thing or a bad thing. The...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 8, 2008 | on-line identity
I’m a big fan of LinkedIn for reconnecting with colleagues and forging new relationships. But one of the site’s features that I have struggled with is the groups feature. Finding groups was a laborious process and I generally relied on other social...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 7, 2008 | networking
Do you have a business card that quickly conveys information about your professional identity and the value you can bring to an employer? There is so much great information you can put on your card to go past “name, rank, and serial number.” Chris Brogan...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 7, 2008 | career management
Surviving a layoff can be very stressful. Over on the Career Bright blog there are some practical tips for accepting and dealing with a layoff. Here are a few additional points to keep in mind: Frequently, a layoff is a business issue, not an individual performance...
by Barbara Safani | Jun 16, 2008 | interviews
There appears to be a growing trend towards more panel or group interviews and it is becoming increasingly common for job seekers to meet with panels of three or more decision makers in one interview. Career Journal recently ran an article about panel...
