by Barbara Safani | Jan 9, 2009 | career management, Happy About My Resume
A lot of people who are out of work aren’t getting the professional job search guidance they need because they feel they can’t afford it. Without professional help, many end up with ineffective resumes or unproductive search campaigns. Each week the job...
by Barbara Safani | Jan 8, 2009 | career management
At a recent networking meeting, I told a surprised group of job seekers that even in this economy, people are landing new jobs every day. The most successful job seekers don’t rest on their professional identity, but instead leverage their transferable skills to...
by Barbara Safani | Jan 5, 2009 | career management, interviews, resume
During the month of January, I will be interviewing recruiters each Monday to ask some of the questions job seekers want answers to. My first interview was with Allen Geller, Managing Director of Raines International, a premier retained executive search firm in New...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 31, 2008 | career management, networking, resume
I just finished reading Malcolm Gladwell’s book Outliers, The Story of Success. In this fascinating book, Gladwell links how people spend their time to the success they experience and examines how some of the most famous business icons got to where they are today. He...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 16, 2008 | career management
When I write resumes for my clients, I gather as much information as possible about their background and accomplishments and I frequently review their past performance appraisals or letters or recommendation to gather additional information about their...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 15, 2008 | career management
As the financial services giants continue to struggle, its employees are left scratching their heads trying to figure out their next career move. Many people identify with their industry and find it challenging to see past their industry role when that industry begins...
