Keppie Careers

Social media speaker, social media consultant, job search coach

What do you want to do?

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What do you want to do when __________? Fill in the blank. The question is typical for many life stages. We remember being asked, “What do you want to do when you grow up?” when we were younger – too young to really know what to say. Admit it — was “superhero” on your list? [Read more…] about What do you want to do?

How to ace a video interview

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It’s becoming more and more common for companies to conduct virtual interviews with candidates. You don’t need a shoulder-mounted camera, like in the old days! Often, these interviews are done via some type of video technology. A video interview typically involves the candidate answering a series of pre-determined interview questions using a webcam to record their interview. [Read more…] about How to ace a video interview

How to be found in LinkedIn

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There’s no doubt LinkedIn is a crucial social network if you care about your career. A recent Jobvite study noted that 73 percent of all hires made through social networks were via LinkedIn and 41 percent of employee referrals for jobs involved LinkedIn. [Read more…] about How to be found in LinkedIn

Should you really eliminate buzzwords from your profile?

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LinkedIn has published their list of  most overused words and phrases in members’ LinkedIn Profiles for 2011. The number one most overused buzzword in LinkedIn profiles globally and for professionals based in the United States is “creative.” [Read more…] about Should you really eliminate buzzwords from your profile?

Is job hopping an issue for job seekers?

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Is job hopping an issue for job seekers? This was another of Quint Careers’ questions for those of us selected as “Career Masterminds” as part of their 15-year anniversary celebration. [Read more…] about Is job hopping an issue for job seekers?