by Barbara Safani | Jul 15, 2009 | resume
Lately I’ve seen numerous blog posts and mainstream media articles about the resume writing industry, the value of the credentials resume writers hold, and the lack of regulation of the industry. Most of the comments are very tongue and cheek and skeptical of...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 10, 2009 | career management
I’ve spent the last week absorbing all the information about Michael Jackson and reading several blog posts about the Michael Jackson “brand.” I’ve been pondering what Michael Jackson can teach us about our careers and personal branding and...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 7, 2009 | career management, interviews, on-line identity
As the parent of two teenagers, I think a lot about what the world of job search and work will be like when my kids venture out in search of their first job in the next six to ten years. I’ve been observing how integral technology is to their everyday life and...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 6, 2009 | networking, resume
Over the past year it seems like companies that offer resume templates for job seekers keep popping up and I can understand why. Writing a resume is not an easy undertaking and there is certainly a market for inexpensive tools that appear to make the process a little...
by Barbara Safani | Jun 28, 2009 | interviews
Does it feel like your last interview was during the Reagan administration? You are not alone. If it’s been a long time since your last interview, here are some tips for starting off on the right foot. Create an interview strategy. Prepare for interviews by...