by Barbara Safani | Oct 28, 2008 | cover letters, resume
From time to time I add testimonials or a quote from a letter of recommendation to a client’s resume or cover letter to add some extra “wow” to their presentation and underscore how well respected they are in their field. Recently, two of my clients...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 23, 2008 | cover letters, resume
I wrote a post yesterday about how cover letters are perceived by recruiters, HR, and hiring authorities. Steve Levy, Talent Scout, OD Consultant, and blogger extraordinaire, sent me some thoughtful comments regarding cover letters that I think are worth repeating....
by Barbara Safani | Oct 20, 2008 | career solvers news, cover letters, resume
Each year, Career Directors International hosts the TORI (Toast of the Resume Industry) international awards competition. This year, Career Solvers received five nominations and three 2nd place awards in the following categories: Best Executive Resume Best Creative...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 16, 2008 | interviews, networking, resume
I just finished reading Jon Gordon’s book The No Complaining Rule. According to Jon, people complain either because they feel fearful and helpless or because it has become a habit. He goes on to state that “Complaining can be a gift if we use it correctly....
by Barbara Safani | Oct 10, 2008 | resume
On last night’s hilarious episode of The Office, the issue of business ethics was explored and staff members confessed assorted lapses in judgement ranging from taking an extra half hour for lunch to sleeping with the paper sales rep in order to get a good...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 3, 2008 | resume
With all the recent M&A activity in the finance community, many job seekers now face a new challenge when updating their resumes: “How do I accurately describe my work history on my resume without confusing my reader, offering misleading information, or...