by Barbara Safani | Aug 21, 2008 | career management, resume
If you have been following the Olympics and the women’s gymnastic competition, you already know that there has been some speculation around the ages of some of the Chinese gymnasts. In light of some new evidence, the IOC is planning an investigation to determine...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 15, 2008 | career management, resume
Scot Herrick of Cube Rules recently commented on my blog about his distaste for “corporate speak” on resumes and that got me thinking about where much of this “corporate speak” originates…from job postings. So I took a quick tour...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 8, 2008 | career management, networking, resume
A few days ago I heard a story about someone who quit their job over the content of an email. Through conversation and a few apologies, the employee returned to work, but when you think about it, it’s amazing how powerful email can be. A mis-use of capital...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 15, 2008 | career management, on-line identity, resume
I just finished reading Thad Greer’s book, Executive Rules. The book is an excellent resource that can help job seekers effectively navigate their searches and negotiate potential land mines. Here are a few of Thad’s key takeaways: Have a professional...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 7, 2008 | career management
Surviving a layoff can be very stressful. Over on the Career Bright blog there are some practical tips for accepting and dealing with a layoff. Here are a few additional points to keep in mind: Frequently, a layoff is a business issue, not an individual performance...
by Barbara Safani | Jun 15, 2008 | career management
While my dad was never a career strategist and never even had to face a career transition (he was with one company for 30 years), he did give me some sage advice about my career along the way. Here are a few of my favorite nuggets: A lot of bosses are idiots....
