by Barbara Safani | Mar 27, 2019 | career management, job search, networking, personal branding
This might be one of the questions I am most frequently asked. My answer is always the same…it depends. While it’s not unusual for a senior-level executive to spend six to 12 months in an active search, there are numerous factors that contribute to the length of a...
by Barbara Safani | Dec 5, 2018 | job search, networking
Mobilizing your network during a job search is a lot of work with many ups and downs. People don’t always react to your requests for guidance and information as you’d like them to, and many report learning who their friends really are during a search. After...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 26, 2018 | career management, job search, networking
Despite popular belief, the holiday season is a great time to continue your job search efforts to accelerate potential activity in December and the New Year. Here are 12 networking tips for the holiday season. Attend holiday parties. Many professional associations...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 26, 2018 | job search, networking, on-line identity, social media for job search
When you start a job search, reaching out to people you know for introductions and leads is critical. But it can be challenging to get a handle on and mobilize your network, particularly if it is large or if you have been out of touch with key contacts for a while. A...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 7, 2018 | job search
Are you making these mistakes in your job search? Chances are, you’re making at least one or two — if not more! Go through this checklist and mark which mistakes you’re currently making — and then follow the suggestions to learn how to stop making that mistake!...
by Barbara Safani | Jan 4, 2018 | career management, interviews, job search
During an executive job search, several tools and strategies can be used to weave together a compelling story of your value to an employer. Resumes, interviews and networking meetings should be rich with memorable information about you and the problems you have solved...
