Keppie Careers

Social media speaker, social media consultant, job search coach

Is it suspicious not to have an online profile?

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You value your privacy and are not one to jump on the social media bandwagon, so when someone Googles your name, they’ll find a White page’s listing and a link to Ancestry.com. You’re okay with that, but what does it mean for your job search? Is it true that if someone can’t find you among the 955 million monthly active users on Facebook that they should worry there might be something wrong with you? [Read more…] about Is it suspicious not to have an online profile?

7 ways to control your career

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If you’re looking for a job, don’t leave it to chance. You want to keep ahead of the game to make sure you manage your own career. Cal Brown, author of When Life Strikes: Weathering Financial Storms, offers the following suggestions to help you maintain control and succeed with your career goals. [Read more…] about 7 ways to control your career

How to get the job: what to say and not say at the interview

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Job seekers spend so much time figuring out what to say during the job hunt, it’s easy to forget how important it is to know what not to say. Unfortunately, in this competitive job-search environment, one poor response or casual reference can mean an employer will decide not to hire you. [Read more…] about How to get the job: what to say and not say at the interview

Does your resume make you look old?

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Age discrimination, unfortunately, is a fact of life for experienced job seekers. However, there is more you can do to make yourself seem modern, relevant, and qualified for the jobs you want than simply dying your hair or updating your wardrobe. [Read more…] about Does your resume make you look old?