Posts for Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter


What pretzels have to do with your job search (or) why job seekers should focus on helping others

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
March 11, 2010 at 5:54 pm
Today, I was at Target. This is nothing all that unusual, to tell the truth. This morning, I was looking for individually wrapped snack packages. Perusing the aisle, I stopped ... (more)

Rules for the job hunt

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
March 3, 2010 at 8:34 am
Do you ever stop and think that it would be nice if there were rules for the job hunt? You could just read the free online manual, do exactly what it says and land the job of your ... (more)

Why it’s a good thing that job seeking is not an Olympic sport and some inspiring stories

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
March 1, 2010 at 1:36 pm
It’s tough not to be inspired by the Olympic athletes. I have been keeping a running list of topics that seem like perfect “career” messages for job seekers. ... (more)

What to do when you are discouraged about your job search

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
February 24, 2010 at 4:06 pm
Today’s post is one of many from members of the Career Collective community I co-coordinate with my colleague Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter. I encourage you to visit other members ... (more)

“Be brilliant in the basics” and other career advice from the Olympics

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
February 22, 2010 at 2:14 am
I am not even going to pretend to be a hockey fan. It is not a sport that interests me in the least. In fact, when I saw a tweet about the game between the U.S. and Canada, I thought, ... (more)

How to win the job – interviewing with passion

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
February 19, 2010 at 12:05 am
Earlier this week, I shared my tips on how to make your interviewer a fan…It’s very important to approach an interview with the right attitude. After all, it is exactly ... (more)

Thinking about making a change for a career in teaching?

From
February 16, 2010 at 1:53 am

As part of my new “Altruistic Tuesdays” series, today, I am pleased to highlight a story from Encore.org:
John Kostibas saw the problem in the educational pipeline.

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5 tips to interview to land the job

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
February 15, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Interviewing is really an art as much as it is a science. Being successful depends on a combination of preparation, know-how and the ability to connect with the audience. Something ... (more)

Resources for those considering a career in healthcare

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
February 10, 2010 at 9:49 am
Yesterday, I shared they story of Terry Ramey, the auto worker studying to become a nurse from Encore.org, a resource for anyone thinking of making a change to a satisfying career ... (more)

Thinking about making a change for a career in healthcare?

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
February 9, 2010 at 11:14 am
As part of my new “Altruistic Tuesdays” series, today, I am pleased to highlight a story from Encore.org: Terry Ramey started working on an assembly line at a Ford ... (more)

What to tell your job references

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
February 5, 2010 at 5:05 pm
My colleague, August Cohen (@resume_writer on Twitter) tweeted about preparing your references to talk about you should a prospective employer call. This is an often overlooked ... (more)

Finding the silver lining in job search – Altruistic Tuesdays!

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
February 2, 2010 at 2:53 pm
If you look hard enough, you can find a silver lining in this economy for job seekers. Many people have been trudging along in careers that didn’t suit them, but leaving ... (more)

How to apply for jobs that are a reach

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
February 1, 2010 at 1:17 am
Key advice for job seekers – apply for jobs you are clearly qualified to do! However, it’s also clear that there will be times when you need to apply for jobs that ... (more)

How to apply for jobs

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
January 28, 2010 at 1:08 am
Have you been applying for jobs and have not been hearing back? I recently read something about the percentage of employers who are not replying back to job applicants…If ... (more)

Job searching tips from the trenches – how to get the job you want

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
January 26, 2010 at 7:45 am
Today, I am happy to share a guest post by Teresa Basich, who has just joined Radian6 as the company’s Content Marketing Manager. Teresa writes a terrific blog, Writing On ... (more)

Being indispensable and your personal brand

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
January 25, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Dan Schawbel is one of the authorities on the topic of personal branding, particularly for the Millennial generation. I am happy to serve as a co-editor of Personal Branding Magazine, ... (more)

The Smart New Way to Get Hired, a review

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
January 19, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Everyone is looking for a “new way to get hired.” There is no doubt that the old ways are of limited use. Maybe it’s possible that the “new way” is ... (more)

Help for job seekers in a rut

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
January 19, 2010 at 11:08 am
Today’s post is one of many responses to the question, “What advice do you have to help job seekers transition and make the most of the new year?” from members of the Career ... (more)

Job seekers need to do more than dream to honor Dr. MLK

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
January 17, 2010 at 9:26 pm
Dr. Martin Luther King offered many inspiring messages. As we honor him, it seems fitting to remember his message of hope. His “I Have A Dream” address was delivered in a time ... (more)

How a resume writer can help you

From
January 17, 2010 at 11:46 am

I recently spoke to a woman who is losing her job. Her company is closing, and she has an end date. She sent her resume to me, explaining that she knows it needs some help and

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What to do if you are unhappy at your job

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
January 15, 2010 at 11:52 pm
I can’t tell you how many studies I’ve seen quoted that detail how many people are unhappy with their current jobs and will jump at the first chance to find something ... (more)

Protect what is yours

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
January 12, 2010 at 12:44 am
I was reading through some Facebook status updates and  came upon an interesting one from an old high school classmate. It said, “Bill (not his real name) is Married.” ... (more)

Search for jobs by identifying a company

From
January 11, 2010 at 12:17 am

One piece of advice I share with all of my clients – don’t look for a job, look for a company. If you are looking only specifically for a job (focusing only on job

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Age discrimination in the job hunt

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
January 7, 2010 at 10:27 pm
I’ve been thinking a lot about age discrimination facing job hunters. I plan to do a series of posts on the topic and have been collecting links and resources. There is certainly ... (more)

How to get your job search started

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
January 5, 2010 at 12:30 pm
The blogosphere is full of good posts this week about how to get started with your job hunt. (Here’s a good one from the New York Times, another one from Anita Bruzzese.) In ... (more)