by Barbara Safani | Sep 19, 2014 | career management, interviews
I’ve viewed thousands of job postings, followed thousands of clients through the interview process and listened to what hiring managers tell recruiters they really want in a candidate. Unfortunately, many of the job postings I see are far from transparent and...
by Barbara Safani | May 5, 2014 | career management, interviews, thank you letters
You felt the interview went well. The hiring manager gave you the impression the company wants to fill the position quickly. But you’re still waiting for a response and you are starting to get quite anxious. How long should you wait before following up on an...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 10, 2014 | interviews, networking, resume
Spring is here and it’s time for some Spring cleaning. That goes for your career strategy as well. Have you given any thought to trimming your bloated, outdated resume or banking some of your new networking contacts to help advance your job prospects this...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 1, 2014 | interviews, networking, resume
Here are ten ways I see job seekers sabotaging their job search. Are you guilty of any of these mistakes? Inflate their qualifications or lie on their resume. While a resume is not a legal document, it should be an accurate representation of your experience and...
by Barbara Safani | Mar 20, 2014 | interviews
My male clients often ask me questions about appropriate interview dress. Most know to wear a suit and tie and polish their shoes. But I recently read a great post by Ann Lindsay of Style of Success, an image consulting firm specializing in men, titled What Does Your...
by Barbara Safani | Feb 10, 2014 | career management, interviews
I’ve been hooked on the #SochiProblems hashtag on Twitter where journalists and athletes are tweeting about mishaps related to the Olympics including the malfunctions during the opening ceremony’s light show, unfinished buildings, trashed hotel rooms,...
