by Barbara Safani | Sep 23, 2013 | resume
Lately several of my executive clients have asked me if they should include the phrase “emotional intelligence” in their resumes to demonstrate self awareness, strong social skills, and the ability to motivate others. I can understand the temptation of...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 11, 2013 | career management, networking
I just returned from an amazing two-day beach retreat with a group of colleagues I deeply admire and respect. We talked business, but we also bonded as friends, sharing stories about our lives, our hopes, and our dreams. The relationships and friendships I have...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 4, 2013 | career management
By now you’ve heard about Diana Nyad’s historic swim from Cuba to Florida and no doubt been impressed by the physical and emotional stamina she displayed swimming 103 miles, dodging sharks and jellyfish, and battling sea sickness. Swimming was the first...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 4, 2013 | career management, career research, networking, on-line identity, personal branding
I just finished reading Gen Y career and personal branding expert Dan Schawbel’s new book, Promote Yourself, and I think his message of career management and career empowerment directed towards the Gen Y workforce (people born between 1982 and 1993) is spot on....
by Barbara Safani | Aug 29, 2013 | career management, cover letters, networking, resume
Here are ten sure fire ways to sabotage your job search and some quick fixes to keep you on track. You can also check out our free resume and job search e-books here. Inflate qualifications or lie on a resume. While a resume is not a legal document, it should be an...
