by Barbara Safani | Aug 15, 2008 | interviews, networking
Swedish wrestler Ara Abrahamian rejected his bronze medal at the Olympics this week after complaining that the judging was unfair. In the world of interviewing, losing a job to another candidate can also be a huge disappointment. When a job seeker is passed over for...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 6, 2008 | interviews, resume
The New York Times Shifting Careers blog recently featured a post about the art of storytelling and how mastering this skill can add value to your career. During a job search, several tools and strategies can be used to weave together a compelling story of your value...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 24, 2008 | interviews, resume
LinkedIn is a great networking and online identity tool, but did you know that you can also use your profile as a supplement to a paper portfolio presented to hiring authorities during an interview? By clicking on the PDF icon located beneath the “edit my...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 18, 2008 | interviews
I just finished reading a post about interview follow up from Prolyn Executive Search. These are great suggestions and I just have one more to add. Always let the hiring authority know that you are very interested in their open position and you are confident that you...
by Barbara Safani | Jun 16, 2008 | interviews
There appears to be a growing trend towards more panel or group interviews and it is becoming increasingly common for job seekers to meet with panels of three or more decision makers in one interview. Career Journal recently ran an article about panel...
by Barbara Safani | Jun 14, 2008 | interviews
I often remind my clients that when they are interviewing for an open position they are interviewing the employer as much as the employer is interviewing them. By paying attention to the subtle clues in the office environment, job seekers can gain a better...
