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?
Are you the problem employee?
Self-awareness is a skill that eludes many. You probably know people who view themselves as rock stars, when the rest of the world knows they’re better suited to being part of the fan club. Professionally, it’s not unusual for people to have a disconnected sense of their own worth. It’s the person who thinks he or she was indispensable, but was, in fact, first to be let go during a layoff. Problem employees, by definition, often don’t realize they are, in fact, the problem. [Read more…] about Are you the problem employee?