# Barbara Best

Career Coach · Remote Work Evangelist - USA

Hi, I’m Barbara. With over 12 years of experience helping people pivot careers, I specialize in remote job strategies and personal branding. After spending a decade in corporate HR, I shifted focus to coaching mid-career professionals. I believe that work should fit into your life — not the other way around.

#### Employee

[CV Help & Tips](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/cv.md) [Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) [Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [Money & Legal](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/money-legal.md)

#### Recruiting

[Recruitment](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/recruitment.md) [Staff Retention](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/staff-retention.md) [Hiring Process](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/hiring-process.md)

## All articles by Barbara Best

[![87b993e6 0f7d 4f76 8671 851f94cfeab7](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/07/8ce3321b-221.webp)](https://jobicy.com/blog/126797-the-great-resignation-2-0-whats-next-for-the-workforce.md) Barbara Best  Share [The Great Resignation 2.0: What’s Next for the Workforce?](https://jobicy.com/blog/126797-the-great-resignation-2-0-whats-next-for-the-workforce.md)

The Great Recalibration is a continuous process. It’s a workforce that is more mobile, more strategic, and less sentimental than ever before.

[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/07/74c2a7d3-221.webp)](https://jobicy.com/blog/126794-working-from-a-van-the-reality-of-vanlife-jobs.md) Barbara Best  Share [Working from a Van: The Reality of Vanlife Jobs](https://jobicy.com/blog/126794-working-from-a-van-the-reality-of-vanlife-jobs.md)

Living and working from a van is not an escape from responsibility; it’s an exchange of one set of responsibilities for another.

[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [Tips and Tricks](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/tips-und-tricks.md) [![19562f0c 27d5 4f2f 8c91 4b3ea5efd777 (1)](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/07/f7123890-221.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/126360-the-salary-negotiation-script-that-actually-works.md) Barbara Best  Share [The Salary Negotiation Script That Actually Works](https://jobicy.com/blog/126360-the-salary-negotiation-script-that-actually-works.md)

Salary negotiation isn’t about your worth as a human being. It’s not a plea for validation. It is a business transaction, pure and simple.

[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [Pay and Benefits](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/money-legal.md) [![Facebook Post 1 (1)](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/02/1df1d900-221.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/115602-how-much-should-i-spend-on-rent.md) Barbara Best  Share [How Much Should I Spend on Rent?](https://jobicy.com/blog/115602-how-much-should-i-spend-on-rent.md)

Finding the right amount to spend on rent can be a tricky balancing act. Spend too much, and you might find yourself struggling to cover other expenses. Spend too little,…

[Tips and Tricks](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/tips-und-tricks.md) [![1 Grt1qvxlode1xgykobtpmq](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2024/12/dad7cb18-221.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/114329-time-management-strategies-for-remote-workers.md) Barbara Best  Share [Time Management Strategies for Remote Workers](https://jobicy.com/blog/114329-time-management-strategies-for-remote-workers.md)

In this article, we’ll explore actionable time management strategies to help remote workers stay focused, organized, and efficient.

[Productivity](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/productivity.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2024/02/b717a54c-221.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/102903-what-are-some-effective-ways-to-research-a-company.md) Barbara Best  Share [What are Some Effective Ways to Research a Company?](https://jobicy.com/blog/102903-what-are-some-effective-ways-to-research-a-company.md)

Here’s a comprehensive guide to navigating the wealth of information available and extracting the most pertinent details about a company.

[Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2024/02/b1961444-221.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/102658-what-are-the-highest-paying-remote-jobs-in-2024.md) Barbara Best  Share [What are the Highest-Paying Remote Jobs in 2024?](https://jobicy.com/blog/102658-what-are-the-highest-paying-remote-jobs-in-2024.md)

The remote work trend continues to grow, with certain industries leading the charge in offering high-paying opportunities for professionals worldwide.

[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [Jobs](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/jobs.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/04/470b1449259439a19e01398a6a258166.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/73028-the-role-of-remote-work-in-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-initiatives.md) Barbara Best  Share [The Role of Remote Work in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives](https://jobicy.com/blog/73028-the-role-of-remote-work-in-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-initiatives.md)

By embracing remote work as a key component of their DEI strategy, organizations can create a more diverse and inclusive workplace.

[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [Recruitment](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/recruitment.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/03/b3f43db43cd024e3ba426423ab26a136.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/72784-remote-work-and-employee-retention-strategies-for-keeping-top-talent.md) Barbara Best  Share [Remote Work and Employee Retention: Strategies for Keeping Top Talent](https://jobicy.com/blog/72784-remote-work-and-employee-retention-strategies-for-keeping-top-talent.md)

Organizations need to adapt and find new ways to engage their employees and foster a sense of belonging, trust, and loyalty.

[Recruitment](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/recruitment.md) [Staff Retention](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/staff-retention.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/03/2931e13d2f62b10a32556da142b781eb-e1679915897913.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/72683-how-to-effectively-onboard-remote-employees-for-long-term-success.md) Barbara Best  Share [How to Effectively Onboard Remote Employees for Long-term Success](https://jobicy.com/blog/72683-how-to-effectively-onboard-remote-employees-for-long-term-success.md)

In the absence of physical interaction, creating a smooth onboarding experience for new hires becomes more critical than ever.

[Hiring Process](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/hiring-process.md) [Recruitment](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/recruitment.md) [Staff Retention](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/staff-retention.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/03/42c45e971021ec7e58a29890d03986bc.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/72494-how-to-make-your-cv-stand-out-in-a-competitive-job-market.md) Barbara Best  Share [How to Make Your CV Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market](https://jobicy.com/blog/72494-how-to-make-your-cv-stand-out-in-a-competitive-job-market.md)

In this article, we’ll discuss the key aspects of an effective CV and provide practical tips on how to make yours stand out.

[CV Help & Tips](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/cv.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/ac7ee752cb653324de6733f3add59665.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71744-struggling-to-keep-your-best-employees-how-to-improve-staff-retention.md) Barbara Best  Share [Struggling to Keep Your Best Employees? How to Improve Staff Retention](https://jobicy.com/blog/71744-struggling-to-keep-your-best-employees-how-to-improve-staff-retention.md)

As a business owner or manager, one of the most critical factors for the success of your organization is retaining the best employees.

[Staff Retention](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/staff-retention.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/b9604746a5f711801a425a7004a25475.png)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71721-how-to-make-your-resume-stand-out-get-that-job.md) Barbara Best  Share [How to Make Your Resume Stand Out. Get that Job!](https://jobicy.com/blog/71721-how-to-make-your-resume-stand-out-get-that-job.md)

Your resume is your personal marketing tool that showcases your skills, accomplishments, and experiences to potential employers.

[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/a5a9629fe53211878b4b151a72a1bec5.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71569-how-to-tell-your-boss-youre-quitting-without-burning-a-bridge.md) Barbara Best  Share [How to Tell Your Boss You’re Quitting Without Burning a Bridge](https://jobicy.com/blog/71569-how-to-tell-your-boss-youre-quitting-without-burning-a-bridge.md)

Whether you’re leaving to pursue new opportunities or simply want a change of pace, it’s important to quit in a professional and respectful manner.

[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [Jobs](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/jobs.md)