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 certified resume writer, frequent contributor to numerous career-related publications, and co-creator of the resume writer certification exam for an internationally recognized career professionals’ organization. Ms. Safani advises members of the New York chapter of the Financial Executives Network Group on résumé development and search strategy and she chairs a monthly SHRM networking group for human resource professionals in career transition.

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	4 Ways to Source Keywords for Your Resume by Barbara Safani - Apr, 2012 Keywords for resumes refer to the buzzwords or search terms that recruiters and hiring managers are using to source candidates for their open positions. Keywords generally relate to skills that are specific to the job function, industry, or business environment. Keywords have become incre...
	5 Really Dumb Employment Practices by Barbara Safani - Apr, 2012 Usually the tone of this blog is pretty positive but every once in awhile I feel the need to rant about something that is just plain stupid. And I’ve had my share of stupid recently. I’ve been reading about and talking to people who have had bad job search experiences. Here are my top five...
	In Resumes, Life, and Death Sometimes Less is More by Barbara Safani - Jan, 2012 I just finished reading an article about a growing trend in some college admissions offices requesting that applicants answer a supplemental essay question as part of the standard admissions process…and do it in just 20 to 25 words or less. Perhaps colleges are forging this new direction t...
	Ten Job Search Strategies for 2012 by Barbara Safani - Jan, 2012 The holidays are behind us. And maybe you’ve made a few New Year’s resolutions…Lose weight, save more money…or maybe look for a new job. There are many simple, painless changes you can make in 2012 to increase your chances of finding your next job. Here are my top ten. 1.Update your resu...
	Cool Tool for Job Search: BranchOut by Barbara Safani - Dec, 2011 Since its launch this year, BranchOut, a professional networking platform on Facebook, has been growing steadily. Before BranchOut, many job seekers were reluctant to use Facebook as a job search tool because of all the personal information that could be displayed. BranchOut leverages the ...
	Create an Authentic and Ethical Resume to Win the Job by Barbara Safani - Dec, 2011 A resume is a marketing tool and I encourage job seekers to position their accomplishments in the best possible light. However, it is critical that all information reported on the document is accurate and something you can back up with facts if questioned. Here are some of the ways I see j...
	Seven Tips for Networking During the Holiday Season by Barbara Safani - Dec, 2011 Today I enjoyed reading Penelope Trunk’s post, December is a Great Time for Your Career, because she dispels some common myths about searching for a job in December and her post puts a candid (and humorous) spin on the holiday season. Here are some of my recommendations for things you can ...
	What are QR Codes and How Can They Help Your Job Search? by Barbara Safani - Dec, 2011 I’m always on the prowl for new tools to help market my clients effectively. A leading-edge marketing strategy can help differentiate you in a crowded market and get your phone to ring more frequently. Lately I’ve been fascinated with the growing use of the QR code. QR (quick response)...
	Networking With a School or Corporate Alumni Connection by Barbara Safani - Nov, 2011 One of the best ways to foster a networking relationship is through a school or corporate alumni connection. Such connections are considered warm leads because a certain degree of relationship already exists. Warm leads are more viable than cold calls where no relationship is present. Memb...
	Seven Things You Don’t Want to Have on Your Resume by Barbara Safani - Nov, 2011 While every job seeker is unique, here are some general items I recommend leaving off of your resume to achieve optimal results. 1. Objectives Most hiring managers I talk to are not interested in reading resume objectives. Frequently objectives sound very cliched and they rarely commun...
	Five Ways to Lose Your Job in the Electronic Age by Barbara Safani - Oct, 2011 Sure, by now you know that displaying pictures of you partying on Facebook or tweeting about how much you hate your boss are electronic no nos. But there are other, less well known faux pas that people are making every day at work that can get them and their employers in hot water. Here ar...
	Does Anyone Care About Your Resume Font? by Barbara Safani - Oct, 2011 Last week AOL Jobs interviewed me for an article about fonts and asked me which fonts were preferable for resumes. While many fonts including Arial, Arial Narrow, Times New Roman, and Calibri are fine, others really have no place on a resume. But what struck me as interesting were some...
	How Long Should My Resume Be? by Barbara Safani - Oct, 2011 This may just be the No. 1 question I am asked regarding resumes. People seem to think that the length of a resume plays a key factor in whether or not the resume gets read. But the reality is that resumes rarely get read, no matter how short or long they are. At least not in their enti...
	How to Fix Four Common Resume Mistakes by Barbara Safani - Oct, 2011 I review a lot of resumes. And most of them have at least one of four major problems related to content, style, and form. Does your resume fall into one or more of these categories? If so, it may be time to perform a checkup on your resume to improve the overall health of your job-search c...
	Is Your Name Hurting Your Chances of Landing a Job? by Barbara Safani - Oct, 2011 My son has a name that is very common in some parts of the world but not very common in the United States. When you hear a person’s name, do certain thoughts and associations come to mind? I started thinking about how birth names might affect a job seeker’s candidacy and wondering if they ...
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