Keppie Careers

Social media speaker, social media consultant, job search coach

How to get a job when you’re overqualified?

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Overqualified for the job.Shouldn’t it be easy to get a job if you are more than qualified — even overqualified — for the opportunity? If you’re an experienced engineer with a Ph.D. and you’re having trouble landing an entry-level engineering job, it can be tough on your morale. However, you should not be surprised when employers don’t jump at the chance to hire someone who isn’t a perfect fit for the job, even if that means turning away someone with too many qualifications. [Read more…] about How to get a job when you’re overqualified?

How to cold call when you’re job hunting

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100 Conversations for Career SuccessJob seekers have a lot of networking resources at their disposal. Theoretically, it should be possible to either a) find connections that will introduce you to people to help with your job search or b) introduce yourself to those contacts via social media. Despite this access, sometimes a cold call is the only way to speak to important job search resources. Most people hate the thought of calling someone they don’t know, but there are ways to prepare so you will be successful. [Read more…] about How to cold call when you’re job hunting

What to consider when you work for family

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Have you thought of going into the family business? As the trend toward entrepreneurship and side businesses grows and more and more people pursue employment in areas that fall outside the realm of the traditional job, family businesses may become more appealing options for those seeking to stake their claim in an entrepreneurial economy. [Read more…] about What to consider when you work for family

What to do about a bad boss

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Bad boss? There's a light at t.he end of the tunnelBad bosses can be the kiss of death for employees, and they cost companies big time in lost revenues. One estimate holds that it costs the economy $360 million a year in lost productivity. Meanwhile, 3 out of 4 employees describe their manager as the worst and most stressful part of their jobs; 65% of people would take a new boss over a pay raise. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? [Read more…] about What to do about a bad boss