by Barbara Safani | Sep 19, 2014 | career management, interviews
I’ve viewed thousands of job postings, followed thousands of clients through the interview process and listened to what hiring managers tell recruiters they really want in a candidate. Unfortunately, many of the job postings I see are far from transparent and...
by Barbara Safani | May 5, 2014 | career management, interviews, thank you letters
You felt the interview went well. The hiring manager gave you the impression the company wants to fill the position quickly. But you’re still waiting for a response and you are starting to get quite anxious. How long should you wait before following up on an...
by Barbara Safani | May 1, 2014 | career research
What will jobs and employment look like in 2020, 2030 and beyond? What are the mega-trends shaping tomorrow’s careers and what new opportunities can we and our children look forward to? Although vitally important to position yourself for a great job today,...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 20, 2014 | staying healthy at work
Does your work keep you chained to your desk most of the day? Is it hard to find the time or energy to exercise before or after work, or on your lunch hour? I spoke to Stephanie Mansour, CEO of Step It Up With Steph and creator of the Cubicle Crunch to learn about a...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 14, 2014 | networking, on-line identity
I was recently interviewed by my hometown newspaper, the New York Post, about the do’s and don’ts of LinkedIn etiquette. One of the biggest problems I see with people’s approach to using LinkedIn for job search is that many have unrealistic...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 10, 2014 | interviews, networking, resume
Spring is here and it’s time for some Spring cleaning. That goes for your career strategy as well. Have you given any thought to trimming your bloated, outdated resume or banking some of your new networking contacts to help advance your job prospects this...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 1, 2014 | interviews, networking, resume
Here are ten ways I see job seekers sabotaging their job search. Are you guilty of any of these mistakes? Inflate their qualifications or lie on their resume. While a resume is not a legal document, it should be an accurate representation of your experience and...
by Barbara Safani | Mar 20, 2014 | interviews
My male clients often ask me questions about appropriate interview dress. Most know to wear a suit and tie and polish their shoes. But I recently read a great post by Ann Lindsay of Style of Success, an image consulting firm specializing in men, titled What Does Your...
by Barbara Safani | Mar 10, 2014 | thank you letters
Thank you letters are an excellent self-marketing tool and a critical component of your job search strategy. The time spent crafting a targeted thank you letter after an interview will be well spent and can contribute to a more credible and efficient search. Here’s...
by Barbara Safani | Mar 5, 2014 | resume
One of the reasons why it is so difficult for people to write their own resume is that there is often so much emotional baggage attached to our careers and it is hard to let go of the things we experienced in each of our jobs. Writing a good resume forces you to make...
