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 15, 2008 | career management, networking, on-line identity
Jason Buss of Talent Buzz recently spoke with some job seekers to get their perspective on what it is like to be looking for a job today. Some of their major pet peeves included: On-line applications on company sites and job boards that are cumbersome, time...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 16, 2008 | career management, networking, on-line identity
The sobering developments at Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch have served as a catalyst for many to examine their current work situations and future career management strategies. Here’s some food for thought as we navigate through these difficult times. Make...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 7, 2008 | career management, networking, on-line identity
I just got an invitation to connect from someone on LinkedIn with the following message: “Since you are a person I trust, I want to invite you to join my network on LinkedIn.” I have some real issues with this invitation and here’s why: This message...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 2, 2008 | career management, networking, on-line identity
Over on the Stealth Networking Blog, Liz Lynch writes about networking apathy and ways to overcome it. Sometimes people who struggle with networking resist it because they feel the process is unnatural and puts them in situations where they are not comfortable. The...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 15, 2008 | career management, on-line identity, resume
I just finished reading Thad Greer’s book, Executive Rules. The book is an excellent resource that can help job seekers effectively navigate their searches and negotiate potential land mines. Here are a few of Thad’s key takeaways: Have a professional...
