by Barbara Safani | Oct 17, 2008 | career management
Yesterday I wrote about shifting job search complaints to opportunities. The book, The No Complaining Rule, also recommends five things to do instead of complaining. Here’s my take on how this can be applicable in a job search. Practice Gratitude. Not everyone...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 15, 2008 | career management, networking, on-line identity
Jason Buss of Talent Buzz recently spoke with some job seekers to get their perspective on what it is like to be looking for a job today. Some of their major pet peeves included: On-line applications on company sites and job boards that are cumbersome, time...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 13, 2008 | career management
Over on the Compensation Force Blog, Ann Bares references a recent Economic Anxiety in the Workplace poll in which close to 1,500 professionals responded to the question “What, if any, actions has your organization’s leadership taken to respond to the...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 12, 2008 | career management, career research
Last week I went to hear Pamela Skillings speak at Pace University. Pamela is the author of Escape from Corporate America: A Practical Guide to Creating the Career of Your Dreams. In her presentation, she shared some chilling statistics about the American workforce...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 16, 2008 | career management, networking, on-line identity
The sobering developments at Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch have served as a catalyst for many to examine their current work situations and future career management strategies. Here’s some food for thought as we navigate through these difficult times. Make...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 11, 2008 | career management, networking
On September 11, 2001, we realized how precious and fragile life is and how important it is to stay connected to family, friends, and colleagues. I’d like to think that everyone became a little bit more caring and human that day.I frequently blog about the...
