by Barbara Safani | Sep 8, 2025 | career management, job search
The Federal Trade Commission has ended its attempt to defend a nationwide ban on employment noncompete agreements. In a 3-1 vote, the agency chose to withdraw its appeal of a federal court decision that blocked the rule, leaving noncompete agreements in place across...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 6, 2025 | career management, job search, networking
One of the most frequent questions I hear from senior leaders in transition is: How long will my search take? The answer, of course, is, it depends. For executives, it’s not unusual for the process to stretch six to twelve months or longer given the complexity of...
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 | Dec 10, 2024 | career management, job search, Uncategorized
The recent shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson has put a national spotlight on the issue of security, and many corporations are expected to reexamine their programs to protect their senior executives from harm. According to Ed Wurster, a public safety...
