by Barbara Safani | Nov 11, 2011 | career management
Today is a day to honor our nation’s veterans for the sacrifices they have made in their lives. But lets take a moment to honor the sacrifices of their spouses as well. A few months ago I had the pleasure of interviewing business coach Royale Scuderi, a military...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 10, 2011 | career management, networking
Recently I was interviewed by Career Rookie for an article about college majors and their relevance to certain professions. But the bigger piece of my interview revolved around the stress many parents feel as their children embark on their first job search in a...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 9, 2011 | networking, on-line identity
LinkedIn is currently 135 million members strong. Today I listened to a LinkedIn presentation given by their Public Relations Assistant, Erin O’Harra, and hosted by Career Directors International. O’Harra gave a lot of great advice for LinkedIn newbies and...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 8, 2011 | interviews
Most job seekers struggle during interviews because their answers are not clear, concise, or memorable. Interview responses frequently veer off course, are too long, or contain extraneous information that dilutes the candidate’s original message. The best way to...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 7, 2011 | interviews, resume
I chat with recruiters frequently and I often ask them this question: “If you could tell job seekers one thing, what would it be?” Here are their top responses. Be transparent. If there is a gap on your resume, explain it on the document itself. If you...
