2008 November | Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter

Holiday Networking – Free Ebook

Published on November 30th, 2008
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FREE GIFT FOR YOU! Are you dreading the annual holiday party circuit? With the right preparation and follow-up, these parties may be just what you need to give your job hunt a jump start! Sign up for my free e-book to get you started on the right foot!

Don’t Be Desperate – Lying on Your Resume is a Bad Idea

Published on November 25th, 2008
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Bottom line – even in this economy: Don’t act desperate. Desperate people make choices they may regret. Good choices will fuel your job hunt. Read on for tips to make sure you don’t raise any red flags for employers.

Use Twitter for Your Job Search

Published on November 23rd, 2008
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You can tweet yourself to a job opportunity 140 characters at a time! Statistics show that job search networking is much more effective when you make “loose” connections – touching base with people beyond your immediate circle whose networks and contacts are much different from your own. Find out how to leverage Twitter in this post, which I wrote for Problogger’s new site about Twitter!

7 (maybe not so weird?) Facts About Me

Published on November 20th, 2008
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I’ve been tagged in a blogging game. Here’s your chance to learn some personal information about me.

Preparing for a Career Transition

Published on November 19th, 2008
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Not happy in your current job? Thinking about making a career change? Dynamic lifestyles and an uncertain economy are just two of many reasons to consider a new occupation, or even an entirely different field than the one you’re in now. Read this guest post by my partner, Hallie Crawford for tips about preparing for a career transition!

Peer Infiltration Networking – Network Down and Across for Job Hunting Success

Published on November 18th, 2008
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Peer infiltration networking, a trend with Gen Y, encourages job seekers take advantage of all the best that networking has to offer. If you’re a middle branch, find other middle branches. There’s power in numbers!

When Your Past Impacts Your (Job) Future

Published on November 17th, 2008
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President-elect Obama’s 63-question job application raises red flags for many people who spend a lot of time online posting their opinions and responding to others. Are we in a brave new world for job applicants?

“Interview Suits” Make a Return Appearance

Published on November 14th, 2008
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With many companies “casual” and organizations with relaxed dress codes heading up “top employer” lists, knowing what to wear to an interview is a lot more complicated than it once was. The New York Times suggests a trend toward the “interview suit.”

Using Facebook Groups for Job Hunting

Published on November 13th, 2008
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A guest post by Alphonse Hà, social media marketing strategist and the Communication & Marketing Coordinator at Télé-Ressources Staffing Services Ltd. and how to harness the power of Facebook groups to propel your job hunt networking strategy!

Interview with Liz Lynch, Author of Smart Networking

Published on November 12th, 2008
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Liz Lynch, founder of the Center for Networking Excellence and author of the newly released Smart Networking: Attract a Following In Person and Online, recently invited me to join her virtual interview series contest for bloggers. Read on for my questions and her responses!