by Barbara Safani | Jul 13, 2007 | salary negotiation
Before you sign on the dotted line of an employment contract or offer letter, make sure that every point you worked so hard to negotiate for is documented. Candidates frequently tell me that they were promised something during the negotiation process, but because they...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 4, 2007 | networking
The idea of networking is often resisted by job seekers. Since a strong network is the key to a successful job search, it’s important to uncover the reasons for this resistance. Here are the most common obstacles people face and some recommendations for...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 2, 2007 | cover letters
A cover letter is recommended when sending a resume to a hiring manager or recruiter. The letter allows the job seeker to tailor their resume to the open position and start a dialogue with the hiring authority. Here are ten tips for more powerful cover letters. Begin...
by Barbara Safani | Jun 10, 2007 | career management
Penelope Trunk of the Brazen Careerist blog recently posted on the ROWE (Results-Only Work Environment) policy instituted by Best Buys that is changing the way some people think about work. In the ROWE environment, employees are given the autonomy to structure their...
by Barbara Safani | Jun 9, 2007 | interviews
A recent article in SHRM’s HR Magazine (subscription required) suggests that some of today’s job seekers have studied interview books so thoroughly that it is hard for the hiring manager to uncover authentic answers to their questions. Candidates are...
