Job Hunting Tools | Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter

New Job, New You: A Guide to Reinventing Yourself in a Bright New Career

Published on January 4th, 2010
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Alexandra Levit hits a real home run with her new book, New Job, New You. If you have read other career books, but haven’t “seen” yourself in them – this is a refreshing change. Combining inspirational (yet recognizable) stories with useful, actionable advice – this is a must read for job and career changes and those who hope to be!

Job hunt stalled? A little preparation goes a long way

Published on January 3rd, 2010
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If you want your cake (or new job), you need to start baking (or searching)! If you set out the ingredients (your resume, online profile, plan), you’ll find it’s much easier to have your cake and eat it too!

Recruiters don’t ease up during the holidays – neither should you

Published on December 2nd, 2009
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Do you know where you are going with your job hunt? Today, I’m happy to share insight from the “other side of the hiring desk.”

Job search resources for Boomers via Civic Ventures

Published on November 30th, 2009
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There’s no question that Boomers experience unique challenges in their job hunts. Civic Ventures, a think tank on Boomers, work and social purpose, provides information and advice to help Boomers transition to what they term, “encore careers.” Read more and learn about new resources available…

Vet your prospective boss – dig up some dirt, pt VI

Published on November 1st, 2009
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Do you think about vetting your prospective employers? Do you think you can dig up some dirt? You know they are checking you out…

Look at every available option to land a job

Published on October 24th, 2009
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What does Freakonomics have to do with your job hunt? Are you looking at every available option to land a job?

ROI, your job search and social media

Published on October 19th, 2009
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Are you sitting on the sidelines because it takes “too much time” or because you don’t have a guaranteed ROI? Jump in – social networking is here for job seekers who take a chance on themselves.

How to write your LinkedIn profile

Published on October 17th, 2009
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LinkedIn offers an opportunity to be less formal and tell your story!

Why you should be on Facebook

Published on October 15th, 2009
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Some definitive reasons to include Facebook as part of your networking plan. You can’t really argue with these. Can you?

Facebook for your job hunt?

Published on October 15th, 2009
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I don’t write very much about using Facebook for your job hunt. Why? Honestly, it’s not my favorite social network. I’m a bit of a Twitter fanatic, and LinkedIn is an obvious social networking tool for job seekers. I usually say that Facebook is my #3 “go-to” social network for job seekers. But, there is reason to rethink!