by Barbara Safani | Dec 24, 2009 | career management, networking
Everyone wants to help a friend in need. Especially during the holiday season where depression over a job search can be at an all time high. And if you have a friend who is currently in job search, the natural tendency is to try more diligently to help him during this...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 23, 2009 | career management
I was recently reminded of a client that came to me several years ago. When I met him and we discussed his resume, he expressed a concern over his lack of education and how he would be perceived by employers. I assumed he was concerned about not having a college...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 21, 2009 | resume
Yesterday was my son’s birthday. It is a tradition in our family to tell our kids the story of the day they were born each year on their birthday. And while I’ve been telling my son this story for the past 13 years, it has always been somewhat sanitized....
by Barbara Safani | Dec 17, 2009 | career management, personal branding
The topic of Tiger Woods’ tarnished brand is all over the Internet, TV, and print media. And while I understand the commentary I think that the concept of celebrity branding is doomed to fail because celebrity brands often represent attributes that nobody can...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 16, 2009 | resume
I just bought a pair of new running shoes. You are supposed to replace your running shoes every 300 to 500 miles depending on your running style, weight, and the sneaker. My sneakers had seen at least double that amount of mileage. The tread on both sneakers was worn...
