by Barbara Safani | Jan 17, 2012 | career management, on-line identity, personal branding, resume
At age 88 Betty White had a leading role in the TV show Hot in Cleveland, a memorable Snickers commercial that first aired during the Superbowl, and a guest host spot on Saturday Night Live. And in the two years that have followed, Betty White continues to be...
by Barbara Safani | Jan 11, 2012 | career management, on-line identity, personal branding
I recently came across this SHRM article Former Employees Claim Ownership of Twitter Handles, LinkedIn Connections describing the tug-of-war between employers and employees over ownership of Twitter handles and followers and LinkedIn accounts and connections once an...
by Barbara Safani | Jan 10, 2012 | career management, interviews, networking, on-line identity, personal branding, resume
The holidays are behind us. And maybe you’ve made a few New Year’s resolutions…Lose weight, save more money…or maybe look for a new job. There are many simple, painless changes you can make in 2012 to increase your chances of finding your next...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 29, 2011 | career management, interviews, networking, resume, salary negotiation
As 2011 draws to a close, I’m reflecting on some of my favorite blog posts of the year. Looking forward to sharing more job search advice, rants, and funny stories about the world of work in 2012. Happy New Year! Job Search Advice Common Interview Questions and...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 19, 2011 | career management, networking, on-line identity
Everyday I counsel job seekers on how to leverage social media to accelerate their job search. And I’m happy to report that over the last year, more and more people are using LinkedIn as a way to stay in touch with people and build new relationships. But when I...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 15, 2011 | career management, career research
I recently read Green Career Central’s excellent recommendations for building a target list of green companies. If you are interested in researching green jobs, check out Green Career Central founder Carol McClelland’s suggestions below. 1) Newsweek Green...
