Barbara Safani, owner of Career Solvers, has over ten years of experience in career management, recruiting, executive coaching, and organizational development. Ms. Safani partners with both Fortune 100 companies and individuals to deliver targeted programs focusing on résumé development, job search strategies, networking, interviewing, and salary negotiation skills. She is a triple c...
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Five Social Media Tips for Anthony Weiner by Barbara Safani - Jun, 2011 Representative Anthony Weiner has fessed up and admitted that he was the one sending lewd photos of himself on Twitter and that his account was never hacked. I write a lot about managing your online presence and digital dirt during a job search but the same rules apply for people who are trying to hold on to the jobs they have. Here are 5 tips for Weiner and anyone else out there dabbling in social media or even just correspon... |
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Four Interview Tips for Sarah Palin by Barbara Safani - Jun, 2011 You could say that Sarah Palin had a bad interview experience last week when she visited Boston and was asked about Paul Revere’s famous ride. Here are four interview tips for Palin and anyone else trying to perform better during an interview. 1. Research the company you are meeting with before the interview. You can find company information on LinkedIn, TheVault, Hoovers, Glassdoor, and AnnualReports.com. Most employers w... |
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Changing Careers: Look Before You Leap by Barbara Safani - Apr, 2011 I frequently talk to people who want to change careers. They often tell me one of these four things: • I hate my job. • I don’t think my job is a good fit. • I want to do something more meaningful. • My friends tell me I would make a great (fill in the blank) But when I hear these statements, I’m not always convinced that the person expressing these doubts really wants to change careers. Instead, I often believe th... |
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Forget the Thank You Letter, Lose the Job? by Barbara Safani - Apr, 2011 According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, 22 percent of the 2,800 employers surveyed said they were less likely to hire a candidate who neglects to send a thank you letter. Of that 22 percent, 86 percent said it showed a lack of follow through and an additional 56 percent said that it sends the message that the candidate isn’t really interested in the job. Since you never how much of a factor the thank you letter may play in... |
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Hedge Fund Hiring on the Rise by Barbara Safani - Apr, 2011 According to a recent survey of 313 hedge funds conducted by accounting and consultancy firm Rothstein Kass, 75 percent of respondents expect more funds to launch this year and 60 percent expect fewer closures. The survey suggests that due to increasing allocations from institutional investors, as well as a more stable economic environment, hedge fund managers report the highest level of optimism recorded since the financi... |
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20 Careers Where Women Outnumber Men by Barbara Safani - Apr, 2011 I know that Tuesday was International Working Women’s Day, but since I think we should celebrate working women (and men!) everyday, I decided to hold off on this post so it could get some air time on one of the other 364 days of the year when women are making meaningful contributions to the world of work. According to a recent report by Forbes, there are 20 careers dominated by women. The top 5 are: 1. Registered Nurses ... |
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Ten Resume Tips for Older Workers by Barbara Safani - Jan, 2011 As an older job seeker, writing a resume can bring an additional set of challenges. It can be hard to know what to include and what to leave out of the document when you have had a long work history, and it may have been years since the last time you even needed a resume. Resume etiquette has changed, and it is important to change along with it. Here are 10 tips for updating your resume to remain relevant in the eyes of the... |
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Ted Williams and the New Era of Job Search by Barbara Safani - Jan, 2011 The job offers are pouring in for Ted Williams, the homeless man whose YouTube video featuring his “golden voice” went viral last Monday. The video was recorded by an employee of The Columbus Dispatch who spotted Williams with his sign claiming he had the God-given gift of voice and was an ex-radio announcer. According to a CNN article, some members of the radio community have expressed frustration because there are so many... |
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Is Your Professional Brand as Strong as Starbucks? by Barbara Safani - Jan, 2011 Starbucks just unveiled their new logo featuring their well-known green siren but with one dramatic change – the words “Starbucks Coffee” have been dropped from the logo. At first I thought, “What the heck? Why would a company drop their name from their logo? How is that a sound marketing strategy?” But then I thought about it. Maybe it’s an act of shear brilliance. Maybe it’s Starbucks’ way of saying, “Hey, we are Starb... |
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How to Get Your Resume Read (Sort of) by Barbara Safani - Dec, 2010 This month's Career Collective topic is common job search misperceptions. My post is about resume writing misperceptions. You can read the topics by my esteemed colleagues by following the links at the end of this post. It's probably no surprise to you that hiring managers don't read every resume they receive. And you may also know that they don't read any resume in its entirety; instead they scan the resume to find releva... |
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