by Barbara Safani | May 27, 2020 | career management, career solvers news, interviews, job search, networking, on-line identity, salary negotiation
I’m excited to announce that I recently released a new book, Guide to Executive Search: How to Accelerate Your Search to Land Your Next Six- or Seven-Figure Job. After working with thousands of job seekers and building a practice focused on helping senior...
by Barbara Safani | Mar 20, 2020 | career management, job search, networking
We are certainly facing unchartered waters due to the current pandemic, and people in a job search may feel like they are navigating without a compass. The job search process is riddled with uncertainty, and our new normal is creating a level of complexity that most...
by Barbara Safani | Feb 4, 2020 | career management
Telecommuting is in the news these days, but the idea of working from home has always held some appeal for many workers. Advantages to telecommuting include eliminating a lengthy commute, allowing more flexibility to pick up or drop off children from school or child...
by Barbara Safani | Jun 3, 2019 | career management, interviews, job search
Have you ever been in a situation where you had an interview that you thought went well, but then didn’t hear back from the hiring manager? You are not alone. Many job seekers have found themselves “ghosted” by companies they were eager to work for. They assume they...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 3, 2019 | career management, interviews, job search, networking
Many of my executive-level clients have aspirations to serve on a corporate board, either in conjunction with their current role or as part of their career transition into an active retirement. Board seats are exceptionally competitive, and the process for sourcing...
by Barbara Safani | Mar 27, 2019 | career management, job search, networking, personal branding
This might be one of the questions I am most frequently asked. My answer is always the same…it depends. While it’s not unusual for a senior-level executive to spend six to 12 months in an active search, there are numerous factors that contribute to the length of a...
