by Barbara Safani | May 3, 2009 | career management, interviews
Recently I sat down with image consultant and career professional Ilona Vanderwoude to hear her recommendations for dress for men during an interview. Clothing. “Men should wear a suit in a neutral color (navy, gray, or black). For second and third interviews,...
by Barbara Safani | May 2, 2009 | career management, career research
I just returned from the Career Management Alliance conference in San Antonio. Here are some eye-opening statistics that will make everyone think differently about their current job search strategies. The Department of Labor predicts average worker will have 10...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 17, 2009 | career management, interviews
A few weeks ago I sat down with Ilona Vanderwoude, a professional resume writer and image consultant to hear her interview dress for success tips. There is more to a polished interview look than just a great suit. Here’s what Ilona recommends. Shoes....
by Barbara Safani | Apr 13, 2009 | career management, networking, on-line identity
Today’s job seeker can’t develop a successful personal brand without a Web 2.0 infrastructure to support it. Enter Dan Schawbel, author of Me 2.0-Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success. In his new book, Dan explains the power of personal branding...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 10, 2009 | networking, on-line identity
I run a networking group for HR professionals in transition in the New York area. In conjunction with this, I oversee a Yahoo group where members can share job leads and network with other members. Today I looked at the board and noticed someone had visited the board...
