Quoted in the Wall Street Journal!

by Miriam Salpeter on January 25, 2009 · 3 comments

I wanted to share a piece in the Wall Street Journal written by Jonnelle Marte advising job seekers to consider creating an online presence to enhance their personal brands. I was delighted that Jonnelle contacted me to serve as a source for the article and even happier that she included a quote from me.

Read the complete story HERE.

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Miriam Salpeter is a CNN-named "top 10 job tweeter" who has appeared in major media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, ABCNews.com and NBC news for her cutting-edge career advice. From her career coaching and resume preparation to her custom packages for business owners and recent graduates, Keppie Careers has you covered. Let's get started!

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Rebecca January 26, 2009 at 7:33 AM: Congrats! That’s terrific
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Miriam Salpeter January 26, 2009 at 12:06 PM: Rebecca – Thanks!
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Ben E. January 30, 2009 at 9:01 AM: Congratulations! You deserve it!
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