by Barbara Safani | Aug 6, 2008 | interviews, resume
The New York Times Shifting Careers blog recently featured a post about the art of storytelling and how mastering this skill can add value to your career. During a job search, several tools and strategies can be used to weave together a compelling story of your value...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 24, 2008 | interviews, resume
LinkedIn is a great networking and online identity tool, but did you know that you can also use your profile as a supplement to a paper portfolio presented to hiring authorities during an interview? By clicking on the PDF icon located beneath the “edit my...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 23, 2008 | career solvers news
Each year, Career Directors International, a leading organization for career professionals, hosts the TORI (Toast of the Resume Industry) to acknowledge the best work of resume writers around the world. This year, Career Solvers received 5 nominations in the following...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 19, 2008 | resume
Katharine Hansen of Quintessential Careers, recently surveyed dozens of hiring managers for her new book, Top Notch Resumes for Executives, to uncover their biggest pet peeves when it comes to candidate resumes. Here are a few of my favorites. Get rid of the fluff. I...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 18, 2008 | career research
I just came across a site called Glassdoor that allows you to browse employee reviews on companies and check out self-reported salary information. Anyone can look at partial reviews, but in order to view full reviews you need to become a member (it’s free) and...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 18, 2008 | interviews
I just finished reading a post about interview follow up from Prolyn Executive Search. These are great suggestions and I just have one more to add. Always let the hiring authority know that you are very interested in their open position and you are confident that you...
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...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 14, 2008 | on-line identity
I just read a great article about the pros and cons of friending a boss or colleague on Facebook in last week’s Globe and Mail. It can be hard to decide if sharing your more personal side with co-workers and supervisors is a good thing or a bad thing. The...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 8, 2008 | on-line identity
I’m a big fan of LinkedIn for reconnecting with colleagues and forging new relationships. But one of the site’s features that I have struggled with is the groups feature. Finding groups was a laborious process and I generally relied on other social...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 7, 2008 | networking
Do you have a business card that quickly conveys information about your professional identity and the value you can bring to an employer? There is so much great information you can put on your card to go past “name, rank, and serial number.” Chris Brogan...
