It’s not great news for the US economy…Numbers show that unemployment is at a 2-year high. In December, the economy only added 18,000 jobs instead of the 70,000 predicted. These are the worst numbers reported since August 2003. If you are in the construction, manufacturing and retail sectors, these are not good times for your […]
What are you offering?
It may be tough to think about yourself as a commodity – something to sell, like you might sell a car or a television. Let’s face it, though, it is a tough job market, and if you can create a pitch for yourself, you will have a leg up on the competition. A simple task […]
New Year’s Networking
2007 draws quickly to a close. Keppie Careers hopes that a job search and a new career are in your plans for 2008! Many new job seekers or people who haven’t looked for a job in a long time may not know about the “Hidden Job Market.”  Sounds sinister, but all it really means is […]
Bragging
When you are writing your resume, don’t be afraid to brag a little bit. Â Some may say that there is a fine line between the obnoxious, pretentious job seeker and the applicant who wants to show their stuff. Â I think that the difference comes down to proving it. If you can support accomplishments with cold, […]
Attractive and Easy to Read Resumes
So, on top of everything else, your resume needs to be attractive and easy to read.  An aesthetically pleasing resume may catch the eye of an overburdened hiring manager and win your resume an extra glance. When I review resumes, I don’t even bother to read the ones that look disorganized or unprofessional on a […]