by Barbara Safani | Jun 10, 2009 | networking, on-line identity
Probably the biggest complaint I hear from job seekers about networking tools like Facebook and Twitter is that most people write about nothing. And following someone who writes about nothing is a waste of time. But is a conversation about nothing really nothing or...
by Barbara Safani | Jun 9, 2009 | career management, career research, networking
Today while facilitating a monthly Netshare meeting in New York City, one of the participants mentioned the fact that one of the difficulties in job search is that there is often no way to gauge daily success and job seekers often wonder if they are being productive...
by Barbara Safani | May 12, 2009 | interviews, networking
A recent post on recruiter Stephanie A. Lloyd’s blog, Radiant Verocity, lists 75 reasons why a job seeker may not get the job. The point? The interview process can be extremely subjective. You can’t make people like you or force them to think you are the...
by Barbara Safani | May 8, 2009 | career management, networking, on-line identity
Today I had the privilege of being the keynote speaker at the Metropolitan New York College Career Planning Officers Association (MNYCCPOA) conference. My presentation on career branding tips using online identity and networking tools for job search generated some...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 13, 2009 | career management, networking, on-line identity
Today’s job seeker can’t develop a successful personal brand without a Web 2.0 infrastructure to support it. Enter Dan Schawbel, author of Me 2.0-Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success. In his new book, Dan explains the power of personal branding...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 10, 2009 | networking, on-line identity
I run a networking group for HR professionals in transition in the New York area. In conjunction with this, I oversee a Yahoo group where members can share job leads and network with other members. Today I looked at the board and noticed someone had visited the board...
