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....
by Barbara Safani | Jun 1, 2008 | career management
I recently got back into running again after a very busy winter and some less than perfect weather. To track my progress, I added Voomaxer to my Facebook page to log my miles and track my progress. But there was another key reason that I added the application and put...
by Barbara Safani | May 12, 2008 | career management
Career Builder posted some good tips from Robert Half on Common Job Search Traps. Here are a few I would like to add to the list. Trap #1: You don’t have an accomplishment-focused resume. Job seekers often create resumes that are no more than a laundry list of...
