It’s hard to believe, but I’m celebrating one year of blogging! Last year at this time, I couldn’t have known how terrific it would be to join the career advice blogosphere. So, I’m thrilled to announce that I have started a new blog!

Last week, I signed on as the Career Coach Correspondent for the National edition of Examiner.com. I’m very excited to join this group of journalists, who write about every topic you can imagine! You can find my column HERE.

(I learned of this opportunity via Twitter, thanks to Heather Huhman!)

I often write about how valuable it is for job seekers to engage in Web 2.0 applications (such as blogging and social networking). I get up on my soapbox and remind clients that they must take the time to engage and connect for success. So, I thought it made sense to publicly acknowledge and thank a few professionals who really made a difference when I first started blogging.

Lindsey Pollak was the very first blogger who reached out to me online. I commented on her blog, and she responded by posting a comment on mine. I was excited to hear from Lindsey and really appreciated that she took the time to connect. She was the first one to demonstrate to me the importance of personal connections online.

Anita Bruzzese‘s blog also quickly became a favorite when I joined the blogosphere last year.  Anita has been successfully writing about career topics for years, and I was thrilled when she went out of her way to respond to me and offer advice. Anita has never had writer’s block, so she’s a great inspiration to a blogger like me! (She also keeps me laughing and informed with her tweets!)

Another early favorite blog belonged to Penelope Trunk. I liked her conversational style and how she often linked to topics so readers could explore further. Imagine my surprise and delight when she emailed me asking for a guest post for her (then) new site, Brazen Careerist! I wrote a blog exploring being connected versus being exceptional. So began my foray into being connected via Web 2.0!

I thought about listing the many wonderful opportunities I’ve been offered as a result of this blog and all of the great people I’ve “met” online, but I realize that the list is too long! I am thrilled to have the opportunity to connect and partner with so many terrific professionals and to share information with job seekers around the world! I’m excited to see what 2009 holds for job seekers, Keppie Careers and this blog!

Thanks for reading…Please come back often. I hope to celebrate many more blog-aversaries with you!

Are you ready to jump start your job hunt? Contact me to see how I can help!

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  • http://twentyorsomething.wordpress.com Susan Pogorzelski

    Congratulations on one year! I’m so proud for you and for Keppie Careers…Wishing you an even better year in 2009!

    Susan Pogorzelski’s last blog post..Go Make Your Way

  • Miriam Salpeter

    Susan – Thanks so much! I hope you have a great new year as well!

  • http://jobmob.co.il/ Jacob Share from JobMob

    Happy blogiversary Miriam, do you think Year 2 will go by faster or more easily?

    Good luck with the new blog too and keep up the good work

    Jacob Share from JobMob’s last blog post..The 2008 Resumes of the Year

  • http://www.keppiecareers.com Miriam

    Jacob,
    Thanks! I think Year 2 will go by faster, but not necessarily more easily! I’m looking forward to it, and glad to have connected and “found” JobMob.

  • http://www.linkedin.com/in/imranashraf Imran Ashraf

    Miriam, happy blogiversary. Unbelievable that it has been a year already since you started your blog on wordpress.com and see here, switched to your own domain with a good-looking blog-design and great content every week.

    Congratz on the new blog, year 2 here you come ! :D

  • Miriam Salpeter

    Imran,
    Thanks so much! I appreciate your input and ideas for how to keep moving forward. You were the one who first suggested adding pictures, and they are now an important part of my design! Hope you have a happy new year!

  • John

    Congrats on an outstanding initial year. I knew you would make it thrive. Hope year 2 is even bigger, better and bloggier!

    John

  • Miriam Salpeter

    John,
    Thanks for your well wishes and for encouraging me to get into blogging in the first place! I hope you have a wonderful, happy and successful 2009!

  • http://www.hannahmorgan.typepad.com Hannah Morgan

    Miriam: Congratultions on your anniversary! I don’t even recall how I came across your blog. I do know that I am impressed and motivated by what you are doing and HOW you are doing it. You are a wealth of information, not only for job seekers, but also for others who coach and sherpa job seekers. I hope one day to be as brilliant as you! Keep up the great work!

    Hannah Morgan’s last blog post..We haven’t seen anything yet