If you’re reading this blog from Google Reader, it’s time to take action – Google Reader is going away as of July 1st. Don’t worry, though – you can still easily access Keppie Careers and your other favorite blogs. [Read more…] about Alternative to Google Reader: New options
Networking tips: how to expand your network
It’s gotten to the point where “job seeker” can be a synonym for “discouraged.” This is where networking tips come in! How are you supposed to overcome the competition to land an appropriate job? Especially if it’s been a long time since you’ve had to look for a position, you have a lot of obstacles to overcome. You know it’s futile to sit around and bemoan how tough it is to land a job; it’s up to you to act: stretch your network. [Read more…] about Networking tips: how to expand your network
Questions to ask before taking a job
You know you should ask questions before taking a job. However, job seekers who have been looking for new opportunities for months, or even years, are unlikely to spend a lot of time and effort evaluating a new offer before signing on the dotted line. If you’ve been searching for for a long time, you may not have the luxury to turn down an offer. [Read more…] about Questions to ask before taking a job
Should college students use LinkedIn?
It’s never too early to start building your digital footprint. I believe that college students should make a point to begin their building their own online profiles, and one of the easiest ways to do that is via LinkedIn. Jordan Friedman, a student at Emory University and contributor to Huffington Post’s college channel, asked me some questions for his post about the topic. [Read more…] about Should college students use LinkedIn?
How to grow your network to get a job
It’s gotten to the point where “job seeker” can be a synonym for “discouraged.” How are you supposed to overcome the competition to get a job? Especially if it’s been a long time since you’ve had to look for a position, you have a lot of obstacles to overcome. You know it’s futile to sit around and bemoan how tough it is to land a job; it’s up to you to act. [Read more…] about How to grow your network to get a job