Miriam Salpeter, MA, is owner of Keppie Careers, where she teaches job seekers and entrepreneurs how to leverage social media, writes resumes, provides professional websites and helps clients succeed with their goals. Author of Social Networking for Career Success (LearningExpress, 2011) and 100 Conversations for Career Success (available from LearningExpress, fall, 2012), Miriam appeared on CNN and has been quoted in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune and other notable media outlets. She writes for U.S. News & World Report’s “On Careers” column and CNN named her a “top 10 job tweeter you should be following." Find her on Twitter @Keppie_Careers, Google+ (+MiriamSalpeter) and Facebook (Keppie Careers).
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| 5 Painless Steps to Controlling Your Online Rep by Miriam Salpeter - May, 2012 Many job-seekers underestimate how important it is to have an online presence—a digital footprint to help convince potential hiring managers that they are right for the job. There is no question a person's online reputation makes a big difference for job-search success. But ironically, the... | |||
| Networking tips to help you land your first job by Miriam Salpeter - May, 2012 Are you planning a transition “from college to career?” You won’t want to miss out on advice from Lindsey Pollak, a recognized expert on next-generation career trends. She recently released a new edition of her terrific book, Getting from College to Career. In this Q & A with Lindsey, she... | |||
| 10 Smart Things New Grads Should Do to Get a Job by Miriam Salpeter - Apr, 2012 Job seekers, particularly those just finishing school, have a lot more control over their situations than they acknowledge. Even in a competitive economy, there are steps to take to help land a new job successfully. Check these off your list to get on the road to job search success: 1. ... | |||
| 10 Simple Tips to Networking Success by Miriam Salpeter - Apr, 2012 Job-search and career coaches always tout networking's importance. They implore clients to break away from their computers to engage in old-fashioned interactions with people who may be able to help them. It's not so easy to master the art of juggling a plate and drink in one hand whil... | |||
| 7 Tried-and-True Steps for Negotiating a Job Offer by Miriam Salpeter - Apr, 2012 Are you prepared to negotiate a job offer? New LinkedIn research shows 42 percent of professionals in the United States are uncomfortable negotiating; approximately 25 percent admit to never having negotiated in the workplace. The study also shows that many of LinkedIn's U.S. members (39 p... | |||
| Advice for first-time job seekers by Miriam Salpeter - Apr, 2012 As graduation approaches, many young job seekers are wondering how they can land an opportunity in this very challenging job market. Lindsey Pollak, a recognized expert on next-generation career trends, recently released a new edition of her terrific book, Getting from College to Career. L... | |||
| 10 Tips for Landing a Flexible Job by Miriam Salpeter - Mar, 2012 When you're job hunting, you want to target organizations and companies with workplaces and cultures conducive to your lifestyle. And if you're looking for a job with some flexibility, you are in good company: A 2011 national study, conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of the ... | |||
| Job hunting? What is your greatest strength? by Miriam Salpeter - Mar, 2012 When people ask for help to prepare people for interviews, they inevitably ask how to respond to the “What is your greatest weakness?” question. But what about the times job seekers are asked about identifying their greatest strength or best accomplishment? It’s important to be able to... | |||
| 4 mistakes you may be making on your resume by Miriam Salpeter - Mar, 2012 Hiring managers see thousands upon thousands of resumes every year. That’s why job seekers have to stand out in a crowd if they are harboring any hope they’ll be hired. When you’re writing a resume, what you don’t know can hurt you. John Kalusa is a nationally recognized writer who sp... | |||
| Best careers for 2012 by Miriam Salpeter - Mar, 2012 Every year, I report on U.S. News & World Report’s “best careers” article. What are the “hot” jobs for this year? Are they different from last year’s “hot” jobs? (For the past year+, I’ve also contributed to their On Careers page.) U.S. News selects its jobs based on several factors. One i... | |||
| The 5 Secrets to Staying Employed by Miriam Salpeter - Mar, 2012 You are one of the lucky ones to land a job. But conventional wisdom suggests that a job today is no guarantee of employment tomorrow. Our economy is changing, so you can't consider yourself "finished" looking for work—even when employed. A CareerBuilder survey of more than 3,000 hiring ma... | |||
| A new job search strategy by Miriam Salpeter - Feb, 2012 You’re looking for a job? When is the last time you tried a new strategy? A change of direction? Your job hunt is lasting longer than you thought? You know it’s a tough market, but you’re frustrated and looking for answers? Maybe it is time to “change up” your job search. When I sp... | |||
| Write a resume an employer will appreciate by Miriam Salpeter - Feb, 2012 How can you appeal to an employer? Spoon feed your resume! You would not hand an infant with no teeth a whole apple to eat; he or she wouldn’t know what to do with it. (For the uninitiated, take my word for it here. The baby may just throw it back at you and still be hungry. And crying.) ... | |||
| How to write your resume by Miriam Salpeter - Feb, 2012 Almost every resume I see reads like a laundry list of “stuff” the person has done at work. The problem is that everyone applying for the job you seek probably has a similar list of “stuff.” What makes you stand out? Why are you special – why do YOU deserve to win an interview and the job?... | |||
| 5 Tips for New Grads Entering the Job Market by Miriam Salpeter - Feb, 2012 When so many people are out of work, it can be intimidating for new graduates to face the job market. How can you make yourself distinctive from the competition? Jennifer Lasater, Kaplan University's executive director of National Career Services, offers these tips for job seekers with new... | |||
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