by Barbara Safani | Sep 9, 2007 | on-line identity
I’m on LinkedIn, Now What???, a recently released book about LinkedIn, answers so many of the questions that have been posed to me by my clients about this powerful business networking tool. Many people approach social networking technology with trepidation and...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 28, 2007 | interviews
According to HR Executive Online, in a recent study conducted by DDI and Monster Worldwide, two of every three job seekers surveyed reported that their impressions of the people they interviewed with strongly influenced their decision to accept or reject a position....
by Barbara Safani | Aug 20, 2007 | career management
Most people think of mentors as people who have more work and life experience than they do and can show them the ropes of a profession or company and introduce them to the right people as they develop their careers. But over on the Past 5 blog, there’s an...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 20, 2007 | career management
According to a recent survey by Mercer HR Consulting, mentioned on the Compensation Force blog, salary increases in 2007/2008 will average 3.5% and be approximately 5.7% for top performers. One of the best ways to ensure that your performance is rated on the high end...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 14, 2007 | on-line identity
I just finished reading Career Distinction by William Arruda and Kirsten Dixon. The authors stress the importance of proactively and continuously building professional credibility, visibility, personality, and professional style to build and nurture your personal...