Keppie Careers

Social media speaker, social media consultant, job search coach

Get a job — even if you don’t have a network

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Can you get a job if you don’t already have a network? Every job seeker has heard networking is the way to find a job, but what if you have no network? All is not lost—you can start now to build one. [Read more…] about Get a job — even if you don’t have a network

Network well via informational interviews

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Informational interviews can make all the difference in your job hunt. Meeting with someone who may be able to share insights or information with you to improve your job search prospects is a key job search and networking strategy. Do you know how to ask for them? Or why? [Read more…] about Network well via informational interviews

How to use the holidays to network for your job hunt

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Another holiday weekend, another opportunity to meet someone you never thought could help you with your job hunt! Be sure to take advantage of unexpected opportunities via in-person networking when you are eating hot dogs and watching fireworks. You never know what you could learn by chatting with a friend of a friend of a friend.

Don’t put on your “I’m a job seeker” hat, but  do think about ways to introduce yourself that make it clear what you offer and how you can solve problems for your targeted employer. Think about how you can pitch what you offer, not just what you WANT. Think about your value proposition — what you offer. Think about telling your story. Some preparation in advance is helpful — so prepare!

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