by Barbara Safani | Mar 20, 2006 | networking
Clients often struggle with the notion of following up with networking contacts. Many are concerned that they will be perceived as a nuisance if they follow up with a contact too aggressively. The key to a successful follow up campaign is to be persistent without the...
by Barbara Safani | Mar 7, 2006 | interviews
The self-marketing capsule is an important piece of marketing collateral that every job seeker needs to position themselves effectively during a job search. Whether in a networking context or a job interview, job seekers must always be ready to deliver their personal...
by Barbara Safani | Feb 28, 2006 | career management
Many job seekers make the mistake of investing all their time and energy seeking out open positions on the job boards and then trying to make their skill set match the job specification. The reality is that only a small percentage of job seekers find their jobs...
by Barbara Safani | Feb 16, 2006 | networking
Networking is the cornerstone of a successful job search campaign. It is the on-going process of building and maintaining relationships with people who have information you want and need and reciprocating with information that is useful to others. Joining a...
by Barbara Safani | Feb 15, 2006 | salary negotiation
My clients often ask me when is the appropriate time to discuss salary expectations. It’s in the candidate’s best interest not to discuss compensation until there is an offer on the table. You need to first get the employer to love you and feel that...
