by Barbara Safani | Apr 6, 2026 | interviews
For senior executives, interviews are not about answering questions; they are about shaping perception, establishing trust, and demonstrating the ability to lead at scale. Yet many accomplished leaders approach interviews as a retrospective discussion of their...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 6, 2025 | career management, interviews, job search
You aced the interviews, aligned with the leadership team, and even mapped your 90-day plan. Then… silence. No follow-up. No feedback. No decision. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Even executive-level candidates experience the all-too-common...
by Barbara Safani | Jun 20, 2025 | interviews, job search, Uncategorized
In a competitive executive job market, what you do after the interview can be as influential as how you performed during it. Following up is not merely a matter of etiquette; it’s a strategic opportunity to reinforce your value proposition, demonstrate executive...
by Barbara Safani | May 13, 2025 | interviews, job search
Public company C-suite executives can find it challenging to identify their next executive role because the market size limits the number of available positions at public companies at that level. As of 2025, there are 4,300 publicly listed companies in the U.S.,...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 4, 2024 | interviews, job search, salary negotiation
You got the interview — and the job offer! Congratulations! But maybe you’re second-guessing whether this will be the right job for you — or the right time to make a career move. Here are some reasons to consider turning down a job offer (and how to do that...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 27, 2023 | interviews
Get to know people who can help you find your next job — not necessarily the people doing the hiring, but the people who know those people. Make connections with local business leaders, government officials, bankers, angel investors, venture capitalists, commercial...
