by Barbara Safani | Jul 25, 2007 | career management
Over on the SittingXLegged blog, there is a post about candidates who accept a job and then back out of the offer in order to take another, higher paying position. Rescinding an offer carries significant risk, because by doing so your integrity may be questioned and...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 20, 2007 | career management
Over on the Cube Rules blog, there is a post about the fact that people take various career paths following a layoff, but few plan for such an event. People plan for so many life events; weddings, college, vacations…Yet few map out a career management strategy...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 19, 2007 | salary negotiation
The Evil HR Lady blog has an informative post about a recent job seeker’s negotiation dilemmas that will resonate with many. The candidate discusses a desire to negotiate additional paid time off, flexible work hours, and a more generous severance package and...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 18, 2007 | networking
Over on the Jobs in the Money blog, there’s a link to an article on networking that recommends networking strategies for introverts. In addition to their recommendations, including attending professional and social events and volunteering for leadership roles in...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 17, 2007 | salary negotiation
According to a recent article in Crain’s New York (subscription required), New York banks are facing a shortage of commercial bankers. This may be good news for bankers who are currently in a job search. The competition for talent has accelerated base pay from...