Posts for Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter


Put some sizzle in your job hunt – how to find a job now

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
June 17, 2010 at 4:40 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 ... (more)

LinkedIn helps you find friends on Twitter

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
June 13, 2010 at 10:48 pm
One of the most important factors to being successful on Twitter – probably THE most important consideration – is finding a great cohort of tweeps to follow. Having ... (more)

Job search advice for the weekend: embrace fresh starts and partner with experts

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
June 11, 2010 at 6:44 pm
It is easy to get caught up in what you are doing – like a hamster on a wheel – and forget to take the time to stop to evaluate what you have done. I don’t think ... (more)

#ATLMix Tweetup

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
June 6, 2010 at 5:43 pm
I want to “personally” invite you to join me and Stephanie A. Lloyd for the third  #ATLMix Tweetup on Thursday, June 17th beginning at 6 pm at  Pizzeria Venti on Lenox Road ... (more)

Is your job becoming a conveyor belt out of control?

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
June 3, 2010 at 6:00 am
Does it seem like your job has turned into a conveyor belt out of control? It might be a good time to get your resume revamped and your online presence ready to impress! photo ... (more)

Do you follow companies on LinkedIn?

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
June 2, 2010 at 10:58 am
You may already know that LinkedIn is one of the most popular (I might dare to say THE most important) site to optimize if you want to make it easier for employers to find YOU. ... (more)

Announcement: New social media job search expert at Job-Hunt.org

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
June 1, 2010 at 3:00 pm
I am very excited to announce that I have joined the terrific team of professionals at Job-Hunt.org as the Social Media Job Search expert! Thank you very much to Susan Joyce, editor ... (more)

Before Web 2.0 job hunting…

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
June 1, 2010 at 6:15 am
The more things change, the more they stay the same. You still need answers to the basic interview questions… Thanks to BestInterviewStrategies.com for this! photo by ... (more)

Does this remind you – of you?

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
May 31, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Listen to yourself – is it time for a new job? CareerBuilder’s ads really hit the nail on the head…If you need help, contact me. photo by nzgabriel Did you ... (more)

Holidays are great for job seekers – a free eBook to get you started

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
May 30, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Are you on your way to a Memorial Day bar-b-que? Have you considered that it is a great opportunity to network if you are looking for a job? Many new job seekers or people who ... (more)

Do you work with a bunch of monkeys?

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
May 29, 2010 at 11:59 am
If you need a laugh, or at least (hopefully) a view of an office that is WORSE than your own – take a look at these CareerBuilder monkey ads… If they inspire you to ... (more)

How to win big at the interview

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
May 27, 2010 at 11:28 pm
You may remember this commercial… If you think this is the only way for you to be the “last one standing,” at a job interview, consider some interview coaching, ... (more)

What color is brand YOU?

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
May 26, 2010 at 11:42 pm
Thanks to Kristen Jacoway (@KristenJacoway) for sharing the link that led me to this video from Reach Personal Branding. It’s upbeat and thought provoking, especially as ... (more)

Twitter chats – a great way to expand your network

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
May 24, 2010 at 7:30 pm
If you have not been using Twitter to expand your networking community and broaden your network – why not? Even if you did not already know that the word  “Twitter ... (more)

Time to move on?

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
May 21, 2010 at 1:01 am
You can’t beat Dilbert for saying it like it is. If this video touches a nerve, you may want to contact me to learn how you can put the wheels in motion to move on! Thanks ... (more)

Considering relocating for job?

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
May 19, 2010 at 9:09 am
If you are having a hard time finding a job, have you considered relocating? It’s not always an easy or obvious choice, but in some cases, being open to a relo may be just ... (more)

10 ways to help boost your confidence

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
May 16, 2010 at 11:58 pm
Is your lack of confidence impacting your ability to propel your career or job search forward? Have you thought about improving your mindset to help boost your confidence at work? ... (more)

Prepare your references for job search success

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
May 13, 2010 at 6:48 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)

Resumes must grab readers’ attention

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
May 11, 2010 at 11:31 pm
It’s only recently that I have personally taken advantage of DVR technology. Yes, I watched shows when they were on live AND sat through commercials. We didn’t even ... (more)

Use SlideShare to demonstrate your expertise – and a free resource

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
May 9, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Have you considered using SlideShare as a tool in your career search arsenal? This network allows you to share presentations, documents and PDFs with a network of 25M monthly ... (more)

Making lemonade out of a layoff

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
May 7, 2010 at 1:01 am
Have you heard of the movie Lemonade? “Lemonade is an inspirational film about 16 advertising professionals who lost their jobs and found their calling, encouraging people ... (more)

3 career lessons from the soccer field

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
May 6, 2010 at 11:27 am
Have you ever watched small kids play soccer? It can be a real trip! (Pun intended.) While watching a game last weekend, I thought of 3 lessons job seekers can learn… Do ... (more)

Tips to help transform your resume

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
May 4, 2010 at 11:10 am
Since transforming resumes is a big part of my business, maybe it is a bit ironic that I don’t write many posts about resume writing. However, I had an opportunity at the ... (more)

Evidence that Twitter is important for job seekers

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
May 2, 2010 at 8:33 am
Last week, I attended (and spoke) at the Career Management Alliance conference in New Orleans. It’s always great getting together with colleagues and meeting new friends, ... (more)

What’s important to you at work?

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
April 27, 2010 at 10:29 pm
Do you feel empowered as a job seeker? Do you have a list of needs and wants? Are you bored at work, but haven’t taken any steps to remedy the problem? I recently came across ... (more)