Posts for "keppie careers"


Important LinkedIn change impacts job seekers

From Keppie Careers
December 10, 2010 at 8:01 am
Watching changes in social networking platforms and keeping up-to-date on their ever-changing tools can be a full-time job. My colleague, Jason Alba, author of I’m On LinkedIn, ... (more)

Consider using Quora to enhance your professional profile

From Keppie Careers
December 9, 2010 at 8:01 am
If you are a regular reader, you know I recommend using social media (Twitter, blogs, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.)  to enhance your network and expand your reach as a job seeker ... (more)

Career tip — Find out what people think of you!

From Keppie Careers
December 8, 2010 at 12:13 am
In October, I attended the Career Directors International conference in San Diego, but I have been so busy traveling and attending events since then, I have not had a chance to ... (more)

The secret to effective job search

From Keppie Careers
December 1, 2010 at 6:41 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)

Feeling stuck in your job search?

From Keppie Careers
December 1, 2010 at 10:40 am
I want to thank my friend Jane Pollak for sharing a funny video that illustrates how I think a lot of job seekers feel today – stuck! However, as the video demonstrates, ... (more)

Thankful for the “strength of the human spirit”

From Keppie Careers
November 25, 2010 at 10:12 am
Earlier this month, I attended Civic Ventures’ Purpose Prize awards gala and the day of learning that followed. It seems appropriate on Thanksgiving to share another story ... (more)

Are you a French fry or a job seeker?

From Keppie Careers
November 21, 2010 at 10:31 pm
One of the first things I tell prospective clients who have received job hunting  advice elsewhere before coming to me is that a lot of job search is unscientific — what ... (more)

Are you 45+ with an idea about how to make a difference?

From Keppie Careers
November 17, 2010 at 11:14 pm
Do you have an idea that will make a difference in your community in the areas of  education, social services, environment, health care or helping others engage in encore careers ... (more)

How to access the hidden job market

From Keppie Careers
November 16, 2010 at 11:58 pm
I’m fortunate to live in the Atlanta area, where there is an active and talented, social media savvy recruiter community. I’m lucky to be able to meet these recruiters ... (more)

Making a difference may help you find a job

From Keppie Careers
November 16, 2010 at 12:00 am
Over the weekend, I was honored to be invited and to attend Civic Ventures’ Purpose Prize awards gala and the day of learning that followed. Civic Ventures is “a think ... (more)

What business owners and job seekers have in common

From Keppie Careers
November 9, 2010 at 10:32 pm
It was exciting to attend Social Media for Start ups, a panel that is part of Social Media Atlanta’s events this week. The experts provided lots of great advice that is relevant ... (more)

Tips for effective networking

From Keppie Careers
November 3, 2010 at 10:27 am
Today, I am delighted to share a guest post by Alexandra Levit, courtesy of JobSTART101.org.JobSTART101 is a first-of-its-kind course that’s free and available to college students ... (more)

Job Action Day – how to create job opportunities by being a connector

From Keppie Careers
October 31, 2010 at 1:31 pm
For the third year in a row, I am thrilled to be invited to participate in QuintCareers’ Job Action Day, when many career professionals write about the selected, timely topic. ... (more)

How to avoid mistakes on your resume

From Keppie Careers
October 28, 2010 at 3:13 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)

How to dress for success, online and in person

From Keppie Careers
October 25, 2010 at 3:44 pm
The latest issue of Dan Schawbel’s Personal Branding Magazine is available. (I am co-editor along with Jessica Lewis.) It covers the topic of dressing for success, both in ... (more)

What job seekers can learn from employers

From Keppie Careers
October 24, 2010 at 1:20 am
At the Society for Human Resource Management, Atlanta conference, I made a point to attend several sessions addressing social media. These sessions were directed to recruiters ... (more)

What’s age got to do with your career?

From Keppie Careers
October 21, 2010 at 4:24 pm
There’s no question that generational issues play into job search. I wanted to share a few key details I learned in the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Atlanta’s ... (more)

How to influence people

From Keppie Careers
October 20, 2010 at 1:53 pm
If you follow me on Twitter, you will know that I have been busy tweeting up a storm from the Career Directors International conference (#CDI10) and the Society for Human Resource ... (more)

It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon: how to break out of your job search rut

From Keppie Careers
October 10, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Anyone who might have happened upon my tweets yesterday will know that I am a University of Michigan fan. Yes, I graduated from Michigan, and have terrific memories of trekking ... (more)

What to do if you need to look for a job

From Keppie Careers
October 8, 2010 at 11:42 pm
Yesterday, I joined Steve Boese and Shawna Moerke on their online, call-in radio show,  HR Happy Hour. The show focuses on  current topics in Human Resources with leaders and ... (more)

Looking for meaningful work?

From Keppie Careers
October 4, 2010 at 11:59 pm
I’m excited to share an opportunity for those of you looking for an encore career. In case you are not familiar, Civic Ventures, which is “a think tank on boomers, ... (more)

Yes, you can use Facebook for job seeking. 5 steps to get started

From Keppie Careers
September 29, 2010 at 10:27 pm
How can you overlook a social network with more members than most countries? With more than 500 million active users; it’s likely that just about anyone you might want to ... (more)

The most important thing a job seeker can do

From Keppie Careers
September 29, 2010 at 1:25 am
Being able to tell your story — and to tell it well — is one of the most important skills a job seeker can have. My friend, Ken Revenaugh’s blog, Fast Track Tools, ... (more)

If your industry does not participate online, you can lead the way

From Keppie Careers
September 26, 2010 at 1:27 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)

Looking for a job? The Career Summit is for you!

From Keppie Careers
September 24, 2010 at 7:12 pm
I am excited to announce that I am participating in a big event — and you can join us! The Career Summit is the brainchild of my friends Mark Stelzner and Laurie Ruettimann, ... (more)