by Barbara Safani | Nov 19, 2008 | networking, on-line identity
MSNBC ran an article today entitled When You Don’t Want to Be Friends on Facebook that I found fascinating. Many commented on the awkwardness of having someone from your junior high or high school days who you haven’t talked to in decades find you and ask...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 17, 2008 | career management, networking
I met Liz Lynch, author of Smart Networking, about 4 years ago after reading her spot on book, 102 Secrets to Smarter Networking and inviting her to speak to a group of HR professionals in transition at the Human Resources Association of New York. What I loved about...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 3, 2008 | career management, Happy About My Resume, networking, resume
In response to Job Action Day 2008, here are 10 things everyone should do now, just in case a pink slip arrives in the future. Even if you think your job is secure, these tips are part of any successful, ongoing career management strategy. Audit Your Resume. Most...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 30, 2008 | networking, on-line identity
Check out these wise words of networking wisdom from Gen Y blogger and entrepreneur Jun Loayza over on the Brazen Careerist blog. Jun reminds us that a bigger online network doesn’t mean a better network. Avoid “promiscuous linking” and connect to...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 29, 2008 | career management, networking, on-line identity
The Wall Street Journal recently explored the Twitter phenomenon and how this microblogging tool is being used to communicate in near real time with friends, colleagues, business associates, and prospects. So what about for job search? Here are some inspirational...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 27, 2008 | interviews, networking
I just finished reading Wendy Gelberg’s book, The Successful Introvert: How to Enhance Your Job Search and Advance Your Career. Wendy offers several excellent approaches for retooling a job search to make the process more fruitful and enjoyable for people who...
