by Barbara Safani | Nov 20, 2011 | networking
One of the best ways to foster a networking relationship is through a school or corporate alumni connection. Such connections are considered warm leads because a certain degree of relationship already exists. Warm leads are more viable than cold calls where no...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 10, 2011 | career management, networking
Recently I was interviewed by Career Rookie for an article about college majors and their relevance to certain professions. But the bigger piece of my interview revolved around the stress many parents feel as their children embark on their first job search in a...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 9, 2011 | networking, on-line identity
LinkedIn is currently 135 million members strong. Today I listened to a LinkedIn presentation given by their Public Relations Assistant, Erin O’Harra, and hosted by Career Directors International. O’Harra gave a lot of great advice for LinkedIn newbies and...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 14, 2011 | networking, on-line identity
Online networking has revolutionized the way people build and maintain relationships and search for jobs. Imagine being able to go into the offices of everyone you know and search through their Rolodex or have a conversation with dozens of people from all over the...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 29, 2011 | networking
Networking is the exchange of information and the cultivation of productive and authentic relationships. Some people would rather go to the dentist than go to a networking meeting or event. Many avoid it altogether throughout their careers and find themselves in a...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 19, 2011 | career management, networking, on-line identity
My three closest friends don’t participate in any form of social or business networking. You’ll never find a business profile, status update, family photo, or even a poke from any of them on any online networking platform. While I ponder a “social...
