by Barbara Safani | Jan 5, 2009 | career management, interviews, resume
During the month of January, I will be interviewing recruiters each Monday to ask some of the questions job seekers want answers to. My first interview was with Allen Geller, Managing Director of Raines International, a premier retained executive search firm in New...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 17, 2008 | interviews
According to HR Magazine’s SHRM 2009 HR Trend Book, Google, known for its innovative culture, is putting a new twist on the interview process. They are using a technique known as crowd sourcing, which is based on James Surowiecki’s work and his belief that...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 13, 2008 | career management, interviews, resume
Last night I presented a seminar on career branding to Pace University students and alumni in conjunction with Pace University’s outstanding career development programming under the leadership of Dr. Barry Miller. Career branding is the art of creating a clear,...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 27, 2008 | interviews, networking
I just finished reading Wendy Gelberg’s book, The Successful Introvert: How to Enhance Your Job Search and Advance Your Career. Wendy offers several excellent approaches for retooling a job search to make the process more fruitful and enjoyable for people who...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 16, 2008 | interviews, networking, resume
I just finished reading Jon Gordon’s book The No Complaining Rule. According to Jon, people complain either because they feel fearful and helpless or because it has become a habit. He goes on to state that “Complaining can be a gift if we use it correctly....
by Barbara Safani | Sep 29, 2008 | interviews
In the recent McCain/Palin interview with Katie Couric, the candidates referred to the interview as “gotcha journalism.” Job seekers often feel that the job interview process is a similar “gotcha” experience, full of potential land mines and...
