2009 May | Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter

Quoted in ABCnews.com – Biggest mistakes job seekers make

Published on May 30th, 2009
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Need advice about how to avoid typical mistakes job seekers make?

Free networking ebook!

Published on May 30th, 2009
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Get a copy of my eBook full of networking advice for free!

You’re never really done with your resume

Published on May 27th, 2009
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You need to keep building a bridge between what you offer and what the employer wants. Keep on tweaking that resume for every job if you want a chance to compete in a tough market!

Transitioning and don’t know where to go? Read Career Quizzes

Published on May 26th, 2009
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If you’re experiencing a transition and need a resource to get you started, take a look at Career Quizzes by John Liptak. You can win a copy by commenting on my blog!

Is it important to be happy at work? Lessons from A Night At the Museum-Battle of the Smithsonian

Published on May 25th, 2009
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Am I the only one who sees career themes in every children’s movie? Night at the Museum – Battle of the Smithsonian reminds us that it’s important to identify what makes us happy at work.

Blog Carnival – Job search advice and food for thought!

Published on May 22nd, 2009
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Several weeks ago, Ben Eubanks inaugurated the “Career Blogging Carnival.” I’m happy to take the baton (cotton candy?) and continue this new tradition. So, Keppie Careers is proud to offer you the favorite posts of some terrific career bloggers!

How to find the job you love – don’t go to a pizza place if you crave sushi!

Published on May 20th, 2009
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To succeed in your job hunt, you need to know where you are going and what you want when you get there. So, it’s not a good idea to do the job search equivalent of going to a pizza place if you feel like eating sushi!

How to get an employer to review your resume – spoon feed it!

Published on May 19th, 2009
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Are you offering whole apples when they want applesauce? Green beans when they need bananas? Spoon feed exactly what the employer wants to get past the initial screening.

Improve your job search prospects: Don’t order in French at the Chinese food restaurant!

Published on May 18th, 2009
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The first in my series of posts sharing food analogies that pertain to resume writing. Today’s lesson: Don’t order your Chinese food in French!

Read They Don’t Teach Corporate in College for a smooth transition from “flip flops to wingtips”

Published on May 13th, 2009
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With advice on everything from goal setting to networking, problem solving (even when the boss isn’t around) to how to recognize when it is time to start looking for a new job, They Don’t Teach Corporate in College is a valuable resource for anyone hoping to succeed in the business world.