Job Hunt | Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter

What pretzels have to do with your job search (or) why job seekers should focus on helping others

Published on March 11th, 2010
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Today, I was at Target. This is nothing all that unusual, to tell the truth. This morning, I was looking for individually wrapped snack packages. Perusing the aisle, I stopped in front of a man and his boxes. It seemed that they were right where my targeted snacks would be. He was stocking the shelves [...]

How to apply for jobs

Published on January 28th, 2010
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Have you been applying for jobs and have not been hearing back? This may be why…

Search for jobs by identifying a company

Published on January 10th, 2010
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Don’t look for a job, look for a company! Have you thought about focusing on small businesses? Maybe you should!

CareerBuilder’s 2010 Jobs Forecast wrap up

Published on January 1st, 2010
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CareerBuilder’s 2010 Forecast includes some notable details for job seekers looking for the most fruitful locations and fields and offers insight for all careerists looking for a sense of what may be on the horizon.

More good jobs for 2010 and beyond

Published on December 31st, 2009
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For a future so bright that you have to wear shades – have you considered going into interior design? That is among eight careers you may wish to consider for 2010 and beyond!

Careers for the super smart in 2010

Published on December 30th, 2009
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This is a great time of year for lists. Today’s list – careers for the brainy and super smart via well-known coach and author, Marty Nemko…

Selling and job hunting have a lot in common. Who’s buying what you have to offer?

Published on December 22nd, 2009
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What does your job search have to do with my hair straightener? Learn what you need to focus on to get the job!

Keeping things in perspective for your job hunt

Published on December 15th, 2009
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Weeks ago, when I began my “Holiday Job Search” series, I saw a post that I knew I wanted to share. Read on for the inspiring and heartwarming message to job seekers.

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…

Be in it to win it – job hunting during the holidays

Published on December 7th, 2009
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Treat your job search as a full-time job, even during the holidays. More advice from my terrific colleagues. Today, HR pro Karla Porter offers some great tips and advice for job seekers…