Comments on: The most important thing a job seeker can do https://www.keppiecareers.com/the-most-important-thing-a-job-seeker-can-do/ Social media speaker, social media consultant, job search coach Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:20:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Hassaan Rayan https://www.keppiecareers.com/the-most-important-thing-a-job-seeker-can-do/#comment-92038 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:20:00 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=4751#comment-92038 nice

]]> By: Miriam Salpeter https://www.keppiecareers.com/the-most-important-thing-a-job-seeker-can-do/#comment-14332 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 02:09:27 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=4751#comment-14332 In reply to Ed Han.

Ed – Thanks so much for your note. I am always looking for new ways to illustrate important career/job search concepts, and I am glad this one resonated with you!

]]> By: Miriam Salpeter https://www.keppiecareers.com/the-most-important-thing-a-job-seeker-can-do/#comment-14331 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 02:06:46 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=4751#comment-14331 In reply to Kathy Hansen.

Thanks, Kathy! Your book is one of my favorite career books, and I enjoy referencing it. I’ll add your blog to my resources as well!

]]> By: Ed Han https://www.keppiecareers.com/the-most-important-thing-a-job-seeker-can-do/#comment-14297 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:23:00 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=4751#comment-14297 Miriam, excellent entry. As a writer, I have always understood that interviewing is in fact about a narrative, but never understood it in those words until this. Thank you.

]]> By: Kathy Hansen https://www.keppiecareers.com/the-most-important-thing-a-job-seeker-can-do/#comment-14267 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:23:09 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=4751#comment-14267 Thanks so much for the shoutout to my book, Miriam. I also cover job-search storytelling in my blog, A Storied Career. I cover other kinds of applied storytelling there, but storytelling for the job search is the centerpiece.

Great to have you recognize storytelling as the most important thing a job-seeker can do.

]]> By: Tom Hawkin https://www.keppiecareers.com/the-most-important-thing-a-job-seeker-can-do/#comment-14266 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:16:06 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=4751#comment-14266 Very true, Miriam. Too often, interviewees try to let the ‘resume speak for them’. Potential employees need to provide examples to back up the facts on their resume. Simply stating ‘Increased sales by 50% over a two year period’ is not enough. That statement needs to be backed up with real life stories of how you boosted sales and how you overcame any obstacles. I always encourage people sending their resume out to participate in mock interviews, they are so valuable to sharpen your story telling abiities!

http://www.tomhawkin.com/career-blog

]]> By: David https://www.keppiecareers.com/the-most-important-thing-a-job-seeker-can-do/#comment-14213 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:51:18 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=4751#comment-14213 Personal data is generally the most important aspect as you look for a job. Your self is what you basically promote as you sit in front of an interviewer. Coming in with your best asset and confidence will definitely bring you into a job acceptance that will provide you with the stream of income you aspire the most.

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