by Barbara Safani | Aug 24, 2009 | career management
Recently I had to deliver some bad news. It was one of those situations where I could always come up with a reason to delay the conversation. It never seemed to be the right time; there was always something to consider that would make the information more difficult to...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 20, 2009 | career management
Yesterday I found myself in a tough situation that I have never been in before. I made the decision to handle the situation a certain way and then I talked to two friends about it. One of my friends was full of advice; giving me ideas on what I should do next and what...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 12, 2009 | career management, networking
Last month I had an absolutely delightful networking meeting with someone I met through a professional association. What made the meeting so memorable was that the person I was networking with did everything right. She followed every rule of networking including:...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 10, 2009 | career management
For close to 20 years I kept a journal. I started writing entries when I was in college and wrote an entry almost every day. A few years ago, during an apartment renovation, the journals were lost and I’ve been mourning their loss ever since. My journals...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 5, 2009 | career management, on-line identity
By now you have probably heard the story about Trina Thompson, the Monroe College graduate who is suing the school for the $70,000 she paid in tuition because she hasn’t found employment since she received her bachelor’s degree in April. Much of the buzz...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 27, 2009 | career management, networking
This past weekend I attended my high school reunion. It was great to see old friends, but one of the things that struck me was how many people I never got to know in high school. For many, the high school years are often tough ones, defined by insecurities and...
