by Barbara Safani | Jul 15, 2007 | interviews
Over on the Jobs in the Money blog, there’s a post about how confusing company dress codes can be for employees and how difficult it is to interpret the nuances of a company’s dress policy. The interview dress code is pretty straight forward. Business...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 15, 2007 | on-line identity
Ms. New Jersey’s recent experience with digital dirt may serve as a cautionary tale to all job seekers. Setting your Facebook or MySpace page to private does not ensure that the photos will stay that way. Fortunately for Amy Polumbo, the pageant board did not...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 13, 2007 | salary negotiation
Before you sign on the dotted line of an employment contract or offer letter, make sure that every point you worked so hard to negotiate for is documented. Candidates frequently tell me that they were promised something during the negotiation process, but because they...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 4, 2007 | networking
The idea of networking is often resisted by job seekers. Since a strong network is the key to a successful job search, it’s important to uncover the reasons for this resistance. Here are the most common obstacles people face and some recommendations for...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 2, 2007 | cover letters
A cover letter is recommended when sending a resume to a hiring manager or recruiter. The letter allows the job seeker to tailor their resume to the open position and start a dialogue with the hiring authority. Here are ten tips for more powerful cover letters. Begin...
by Barbara Safani | Jun 10, 2007 | career management
Penelope Trunk of the Brazen Careerist blog recently posted on the ROWE (Results-Only Work Environment) policy instituted by Best Buys that is changing the way some people think about work. In the ROWE environment, employees are given the autonomy to structure their...
by Barbara Safani | Jun 9, 2007 | interviews
A recent article in SHRM’s HR Magazine (subscription required) suggests that some of today’s job seekers have studied interview books so thoroughly that it is hard for the hiring manager to uncover authentic answers to their questions. Candidates are...
by Barbara Safani | May 30, 2007 | career management
Over on the Compensation Force blog, there’s an interesting post about internal job posting policies at large companies and their potential impact on employee retention. Companies with strict posting policies that state that employees must be in their current...
by Barbara Safani | May 23, 2007 | networking
When I counsel clients on their job search during the summer months, they often tell me that they plan to put their search on hold because they think that everyone is out of town and no one is hiring during this season. Actually, the summer months can be the best time...
by Barbara Safani | May 17, 2007 | career management
Over on the Itzbig Blog there’s a post about the value of niche job boards. The post references a recent Career Journal article that reports recruiters find that the niche boards offer better quality candidates.I’ve been thinking about this from the job...
