Communicating | Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter

Just Ask Leadership – A review

Published on December 21st, 2009
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Knowing how to ask the right questions is a key skill for every successful professional. Gary B. Cohen’s book, Just Ask Leadership – Why Great Managers Always Ask the Right Questions is a reminder that people are a company’s most important resource and that listening is so much more important than talking.

The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs – A Review

Published on December 18th, 2009
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Wouldn’t it be great if you could be a presenter that causes protests if you don’t show up to deliver the keynote? Carmine Gallo’s book promises to turn anyone into an expert presenter. If you follow his advice, I think he is right!

Four tips for effective networking follow-up for the holidays and the rest of the year

Published on December 8th, 2009
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Networking is great. Meeting a lot of new people is terrific. However, knowing what to do once you’ve made a contact is just as important as finding the contact. How can you hook your contacts? Here are my tips for being remembered…

Use emotional intelligence to overcome job search hurdles during holidays

Published on December 8th, 2009
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You’d have to be a robot to not know that it’s tough to be a job seeker during the holidays. Lisa Caldas Kappesser, author of The Smart New Way to Get Hired: Use Emotional Intelligence and Land the Right Job, recognizes this is a stressful time and offers some tips.

Common errors on resumes

Published on October 21st, 2009
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More on avoiding errors that could deter your chances for a great job. It’s time to focus on homophones!

Do you know what your “invisible resume” says?

Published on October 2nd, 2009
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Maybe you’ve thought about your digital footprint, but have you focused on your “invisible resume?”

Job seekers need to pitch what they offer, not just what they WANT

Published on September 25th, 2009
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Are you targeting your pitch? Or talking a lot about yourself?

Review of Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High

Published on September 13th, 2009
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There’s no doubt about it – communicating well is key to success in the job hunt, the work place and in life! You can improve your communication skills, and the authors of Crucial Conversations offer a guidebook to get you started.

Humanize your pitch – use your ears!

Published on September 9th, 2009
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Need to stand out in a crowd? Use your ears more than your mouth!

Stand out in a sea of sameness

Published on September 8th, 2009
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Standing out in a crowd of job seekers is not rocket science. There are some key things that you can do to attract attention and acclaim in a difficult market.