by Barbara Safani | May 10, 2008 | career management
I was recently interviewed for CNN’s Your Money on the topic of telecommuting. This is certainly a hot topic among job seekers as people continue to seek more work/life balance and flexible arrangements. But I think there is a misperception about how to secure a...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 26, 2008 | career management
I’m trying to shed a few pounds that seem to have made their way to my hips over the past several months and I recently visited the Weight Watchers website for some tips and inspiration. I’ve come to realize that many of the same strategies that are used...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 25, 2008 | career management, on-line identity
A reader recently asked if I could post some tips to help students maximize their LinkedIn profiles. Here are my recommendations: Include your overall GPA and/or the GPA in your major area of study if they are impressive. List honors and scholarships as well. Flesh...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 16, 2008 | career management, on-line identity
According to a recent poll of 611 recruiters conducted by Inside Recruiting, more than one-third of respondents site LinkedIn as their preferred method for conducting background research on candidates. So what does this mean to job seekers? There is an enormous...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 9, 2008 | career management
According to a recent report released by Forrester Research, none of the company career sites recently surveyed are making the grade for usability and performance testing. Common problems on the sites include missing content and functions, poor navigation, difficult...
by Barbara Safani | Mar 22, 2008 | career management
I was recently interviewed by The Washington Post for an article on how to effectively navigate a job fair. I view job fairs as functions similar to networking events. Rather than trying to meet every employer at the event, do some research ahead of time on which...
