Are you running around with a virtual J (for job seeker) on your forehead? Think about it: If you’re looking for a new opportunity and stopping everyone you know to ask if they’ve heard of any open positions for you (because you “can do anything!â€), you may be wearing this imaginary tattoo without realizing it. And the truth is, it’s not doing you much good. [Read more…] about How to convince people to help you with your job search without being annoying
15 tips to help you land a job
Yes, there are specific things you can do to land a job more quickly. In fact, I am pretty sure that many (how’s that for non-specific?) people become part of the “long-term unemployed” statistic because they do not know how to look for a job in today’s market. Or, they miss important steps because someone told them they weren’t important. [Read more…] about 15 tips to help you land a job
Big news at Keppie Careers!
As you can see (if you’re a regular visitor), today, I’ve launched a new design for Keppie Careers. I’m thrilled to have partnered with Cubicle Ninjas*, who put everything together for this design and made sure it was exactly what I had in mind. [Read more…] about Big news at Keppie Careers!
LinkedIn announces they are eliminating Answers
Maybe you’ve missed the news from LinkedIn? It would be easy to miss, as LinkedIn itself does not seem to have published anything online about their newest change: they are axing the Answers section as of the end of this month. [Read more…] about LinkedIn announces they are eliminating Answers
How to answer weird interview questions
If your interviewer asks you a question that is out of the world, how should you reply? Most employers don’t ask crazy interview questions like these, but it’s a good idea to prepare for how you’d address them, just in case. [Read more…] about How to answer weird interview questions