by Barbara Safani | Nov 7, 2007 | career management
Job loss ranks high on the list of most stressful situations. Many report going through a grieving process, similar to the stages people go through after the death of a loved one. Shock, denial, anger, and depression are all common reactions to the loss of a job....
by Barbara Safani | Nov 7, 2007 | career management
Tomorrow is the “lollapalooza” event of the personal branding world. Over two dozen branding experts will share a wealth of information on branding strategies for businesses and job seekers via an all day teleconference and it’s absolutely...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 30, 2007 | resume
Every year on Halloween I always take note of the kids who have the most unique costumes. Usually they are home made and obviously required a lot of thought, time, and effort. They are memorable because they are creative, they make as laugh, they make us scream, or...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 30, 2007 | resume
As you’ve probably surmised by now, I look at a lot of resumes. While many resumes adequately explain a job seeker’s job responsibilities, few elaborate on the accomplishments within those responsibilities. And let’s face it. Many people perform...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 22, 2007 | resume
Some people think that video resumes are the next big thing in job search. While some short streaming video in a web portfolio that is used to communicate a candidate’s personal brand or unique selling proposition might be of value to a hiring manager at some...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 19, 2007 | resume
THE MATH TEST: Strategies for building your portfolio of accomplishments Problem-Action-Result Statements Hiring managers believe that proof of past successes helps them determine how successful you will be in their organization. The best way for you to prove your...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 18, 2007 | resume
THE CREATIVE WRITING TEST Strategies for Showcasing Your Personal Brand Create a professional identity A professional identity is not the same as a job title. The professional identify conveys your personal brand and the scope of your responsibilities through a few...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 16, 2007 | resume
The average hiring manager spends less than 30 seconds reviewing a resume. With so little time and so much at stake, applicants must strive to create a self-marketing tool that passes the hiring manager’s initial screening test. Hiring managers scan resumes to quickly...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 12, 2007 | interviews
One of my clients recently came to my office to work on his pitch. He told me that he had widdled his pitch down to 15 minutes. This led to a discussion about the importance of having a succinct and targeted message. Two minutes is appropriate. 15 minutes is a quarter...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 11, 2007 | networking
My colleagues and I over on the Career Hub blog just published our 4th e-book. The topic of the book is networking and the pages are filled with great tips on how to network the right way, how to avoid common networking pitfalls, networking for introverts, and...
