Posts for Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter


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)

New Job, New You: A Guide to Reinventing Yourself in a Bright New Career

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
January 4, 2010 at 1:38 am
The new year is a great time to think about reinventing yourself. So many people have been displaced from jobs and careers they enjoyed and hope to do again, but many are looking ... (more)

Job hunt stalled? A little preparation goes a long way

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
January 3, 2010 at 10:55 pm
Have you ever watched any of the popular shows that demonstrate how to make a recipe or bake something? Martha Stewart or Rachel Ray – they make it all look so easy. And, ... (more)

Job hunt stalled? A little preparation goes a long way

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
January 3, 2010 at 10:55 pm
Have you ever watched any of the popular shows that demonstrate how to make a recipe or bake something? Martha Stewart or Rachel Ray – they make it all look so easy. And, ... (more)

CareerBuilder’s 2010 Jobs Forecast wrap up

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
January 1, 2010 at 2:18 pm
CareerBuilder released its 2010 Jobs Forecast, and Anthony Balderrama touched on the highlights in a recent CareerBuzz: If you’re wondering where the jobs are, look to the West, ... (more)

More good jobs for 2010 and beyond

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
December 31, 2009 at 5:44 am
Still looking for a great career option for 2010 and beyond? The following is from HotJobs.com’s suggestions of  eight “gigs expected to be both prosperous and abundant ... (more)

Careers for the super smart in 2010

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
December 30, 2009 at 2:13 am
Marty Nemko, career coach, author and radio host, offered an interesting resource for Mensa members and other super smart job seekers: a list of careers to consider for 2010. ... (more)

Best careers for 2010

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
December 29, 2009 at 2:17 am
Last year at about this time, I noted that The Associated Press reported, “It’s a big economy; 350 million people — there’s always going to be people hiring.” True ... (more)