by Barbara Safani | Sep 16, 2007 | networking
After a child is born, many women make the decision to stop working to become full-time mothers. Playdates take the place of meetings and anxiety about an upcoming presentation is replaced with concern over a stuffy nose. While many moms know they will return to work...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 18, 2007 | networking
Over on the Jobs in the Money blog, there’s a link to an article on networking that recommends networking strategies for introverts. In addition to their recommendations, including attending professional and social events and volunteering for leadership roles in...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 4, 2007 | networking
The idea of networking is often resisted by job seekers. Since a strong network is the key to a successful job search, it’s important to uncover the reasons for this resistance. Here are the most common obstacles people face and some recommendations for...
by Barbara Safani | May 23, 2007 | networking
When I counsel clients on their job search during the summer months, they often tell me that they plan to put their search on hold because they think that everyone is out of town and no one is hiring during this season. Actually, the summer months can be the best time...
by Barbara Safani | Mar 31, 2007 | networking
Networking is the art of building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships. Frequently when I coach people who are in a job search and we discuss networking within the context of job search, many will say “Does that really work?” Like anything...
by Barbara Safani | Mar 22, 2007 | networking
After you find a new position, the relationships you developed during your search may continue to be important to your career. Here are a few suggestions for maintaining a viable network once you conclude your job search.Update contact information Be sure to send...
