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 8, 2009 | career management, interviews
Women have all heard the basics on appropriate dress for an interview…don’t wear anything too short, tight, low cut, or sexy to an interview. But how do you go about finding the right look and style for your interview attire? Last week I sat down...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 7, 2009 | career management, interviews
My 16 year old daughter went for her first Broadway audition this past weekend. The audition was standard for the theater world…an open cattle call and over a thousand people waiting for their turn. And what did the audition entail? 16 bars of one song....
by Barbara Safani | Apr 6, 2009 | career management
A few weeks ago, my friend and colleague Jason Alba was in New York for the first time. He needed to get to Penn Station and I showed him how to get there by subway. He was amazed that many subway stations lack clear maps and that on many lines, subway stops seem to...
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...
