by Barbara Safani | Oct 22, 2007 | resume
Some people think that video resumes are the next big thing in job search. While some short streaming video in a web portfolio that is used to communicate a candidate’s personal brand or unique selling proposition might be of value to a hiring manager at some...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 19, 2007 | resume
THE MATH TEST: Strategies for building your portfolio of accomplishments Problem-Action-Result Statements Hiring managers believe that proof of past successes helps them determine how successful you will be in their organization. The best way for you to prove your...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 18, 2007 | resume
THE CREATIVE WRITING TEST Strategies for Showcasing Your Personal Brand Create a professional identity A professional identity is not the same as a job title. The professional identify conveys your personal brand and the scope of your responsibilities through a few...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 16, 2007 | resume
The average hiring manager spends less than 30 seconds reviewing a resume. With so little time and so much at stake, applicants must strive to create a self-marketing tool that passes the hiring manager’s initial screening test. Hiring managers scan resumes to quickly...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 12, 2007 | interviews
One of my clients recently came to my office to work on his pitch. He told me that he had widdled his pitch down to 15 minutes. This led to a discussion about the importance of having a succinct and targeted message. Two minutes is appropriate. 15 minutes is a quarter...
