2009 March | Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter

You SHOULD be trying to find a job

Published on March 31st, 2009
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Seth Godin thinks everyone should stop looking for a job and start a small business. Provocative, but preposterous, I think! Read on to learn more…

5 Strategies to help you with a bad boss

Published on March 30th, 2009
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So, you work for a jerk? But, it’s a recession, so you aren’t looking to change jobs. (At least not now!) So, some tips to help you try to build a relationship with the person you probably spend a lot of your time trying to avoid…

New website offers salary information: Jobnob.com

Published on March 26th, 2009
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Job seekers are always looking for resources for salary information. JobNob is a tool to add to your arsenal so you’ll be well prepared to negotiate your job offer.

How to negotiate a job offer in a recession, Part 2

Published on March 25th, 2009
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If you’ve gotten as far as an offer, make sure you know everything necessary to negotiate a deal that is advantageous, even in a recession!

How to negotiate in a recession, Part 1

Published on March 24th, 2009
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The news is not good. Talk of a recession is now turning to talk of a depression. If you do land a new job, what options do you have for negotiating your salary? Can you afford to be aggressive in negotiating your salary? Do you want to risk leaving money “on the table?”

Am I my resume?

Published on March 22nd, 2009
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A video and song to offer a break in the typical career advice…

How to convert your resume to a text only file

Published on March 19th, 2009
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Some employers still require you to convert your resume to a text-only version. This is easy to do, but requires you to follow a series of steps. Read on for instructions to convert your Word resume to an ASCII file.

How to stay upbeat for your job hunt, Part 2

Published on March 17th, 2009
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More advice to help you maintain a sunny disposition and a positive attitude during your job hunt. Read on for some tips to help improve your outlook. (Part 2)

How to stay upbeat for your job hunt, Part 1

Published on March 16th, 2009
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You’ve already heard – having a positive attitude is important for your Job search. We all know it is not easy to keep a cheery disposition when the news around every corner doesn’t look so good. But the disgruntled job seeker is less likely to land a job. Who wants to hire Bitter Bob, Sarcastic Sue or Desperate Derrick? Read on for some tips to help improve your outlook. (Part 1)

More free career advice – March Career Madness!

Published on March 11th, 2009
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My friend and colleague, Chandlee Bryan came up with a great idea to turn this month into a fun one for career advisors on Twitter – and an informational one for job seekers! I’m delighted to be participating in “March Career Madness.” Read on to learn how you may benefit from great free career advice AND for links to learn how to use Twitter for your search.