by Barbara Safani | Sep 20, 2007 | interviews
The key to successful interviewing is being prepared. Certain questions are considered “standard”, yet few people think about their responses ahead of time. When candidates are unprepared, their answers may showcase emotions that are valid, but could be damaging to...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 19, 2007 | salary negotiation
According to a recent survey of 1,000 organizations (conducted by Mercer HR Consulting), the average merit increase for 2008 will only be about 3.8%. As a result, companies are constantly looking for creative ways to attract talent and engage employees without making...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 18, 2007 | on-line identity
Crain’s New York (subscription version only) recently ran an article about a 30-something job seeker who landed a position as a senior editor with Fast Company Magazine after reconnecting with a former colleague on Facebook. As Facebook matures, so too has its...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 17, 2007 | networking
As promised, here are five more tips for keeping your network alive when you put your work life on hold. Alumni Organizations CorporateAlumni.com is a free service that builds, manages and hosts online business alumni communities where former business colleagues can...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 16, 2007 | networking
After a child is born, many women make the decision to stop working to become full-time mothers. Playdates take the place of meetings and anxiety about an upcoming presentation is replaced with concern over a stuffy nose. While many moms know they will return to work...
