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Barbara Safani's Articles in Career

  • Five Tips for Creating Self-Marketing Capsules to Accelerate Your Job Search Campaign
    The self-marketing capsule is a valuable piece of marketing collateral that job seekers need to position themselves effectively during a job search. Whether in a networking context or a job interview, job seekers must always be ready to deliver their personal pitch in an exciting and memorable way.
  • Five Reasons to Send Thank You Letters to Employers After the Interview
    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.
  • Four Ways to Step Up Your Search During the Holiday Season
    December can be a great time to step up your job search campaign because so many applicants believe that there is no hiring activity during this time. When people drop out of the job market during the holiday season, there's an opportunity for you to accelerate your search in a climate with decreased competition.
  • Ten Tips for Mastering the Phone Interview
    Phone interviews are becoming more and more common as companies gain greater access to candidates and as more recruiters and hiring managers work from virtual office locations. Below are some tips for getting the most out of your phone interviews.