by Barbara Safani | Apr 3, 2009 | career management, networking, on-line identity
I frequently recommend that job seekers participate in affinity groups that are based on a common interest such as profession, sports, religion, family, or school to build their network. People with a particular common interest or experience often build trust faster...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 1, 2009 | career management, networking
Today I facilitated a networking event for job seekers and the pitch I kept hearing over and over again was “I am a (fill in the job title). If you know of anyone looking for someone who needs a (fill in the job title) please let me know.” I guarantee you...
by Barbara Safani | Mar 31, 2009 | career management, networking, on-line identity, resume
Seth Godin’s guest post, Don’t Try and Get a Job, on GL Hoffman’s What Would Dad Say blog suggests that you are better off starting your own business than trying to get a job. And this is exactly the advice I would expect from this unconventional...
by Barbara Safani | Mar 30, 2009 | career management, networking
Today is the 100th anniversary of the Queensboro Bridge (also called the 59th Street Bridge) that connects the boroughs of Queens and Manhattan. I have a special attachment to this bridge because for me it represents the link between my past, present, and future. As a...
by Barbara Safani | Mar 27, 2009 | career management, networking, on-line identity
The explosion of online networking sites has turned job search on its head and prompted many to supplement their traditional job search strategies with a Web 2.0 component to better market their candidacy and extend their career brand footprint and reach. I’m a...
