Copyright © 2010 Miriam Salpeter. Not to be used or altered without author's permission. Miriam Salpeter, MA, is owner of Keppie Careers, where she teaches job seekers and entrepreneurs how to leverage social media, writes resumes, provides professional websites and helps clients succeed with their goals. Author of Social Networking for Career Success (LearningExpress,...
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 Moving Up the Ladder - Long, Unsuccessful Job Search: What to do Now?by Miriam Salpeter and Tim Muma - Mar, 2013 For some individuals, successfully landing a new position becomes a frustrating, arduous task that drags on for many months or even over a year. When the process takes this long, it's clearly time to try to new things or look to master the tools you're already utilizing. Founder and Owner of Keppie Careers, Miriam Salpeter, discusses a number of ways that job seekers can improve their chances of getting a gig, even after they'... |
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Questions to Ask Before Taking a Job by Miriam Salpeter - Jun, 2013 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. Questions to ask before taking a job If you can afford to pass up an oppo... |
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Should College Students Use LinkedIn? by Miriam Salpeter - Jun, 2013 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. Should college students use LinkedIn? Here is... |
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How to grow your network to get a job by Miriam Salpeter - May, 2013 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. Your first order of business is to network effectively and effic... |
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Bad Reasons to Change Careers by Miriam Salpeter - May, 2013 You know what they say: “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” If you’ve been coveting the greener grass of a career change, be sure to stop and reflect before you plan a major shift. While transitioning careers sometimes makes sense, many people mistakenly believe a career change will solve all of their problems. Even successful career changers may be surprised to find that they encounter the same (or w... |
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Get a Job - Four Things to do Now by Miriam Salpeter - May, 2013 If you haven’t been successful landing a new gig, maybe it’s time to stop and take a look at your tactics. Don’t assume you haven’t found a job because the economy is poor; there are jobs out there. It is up to you to demonstrate how and why you are a good match. How to get a job Consider the following tips to help you land a new job this year: 1. Do a little soul searching. One of the most overlooked parts of a jo... |
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How to Cold Call When You're Job Hunting by Miriam Salpeter - May, 2013 Job seekers have a lot of networking resources at their disposal. Theoretically, it should be possible to either a) find connections that will introduce you to people to help with your job search or b) introduce yourself to those contacts via social media. Despite this access, sometimes a cold call is the only way to speak to important job search resources. Most people hate the thought of calling someone they don’t know, but t... |
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How to Get a Job When You're Overqualified by Miriam Salpeter - May, 2013 Shouldn’t it be easy to get a job if you are more than qualified — even overqualified — for the opportunity? If you’re an experienced engineer with a Ph.D. and you’re having trouble landing an entry-level engineering job, it can be tough on your morale. However, you should not be surprised when employers don’t jump at the chance to hire someone who isn’t a perfect fit for the job, even if that means turning away someone with t... |
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How to Use Soft Skills to Get the Job by Miriam Salpeter - May, 2013 If you are extremely qualified, have terrific application materials, a targeted resume and you’re interviewing for jobs, but always coming up with a silver medal, it’s possible that you’re bumping up against an elusive category: likability. Also known in the industry as “cultural fit,” likability is a reason many candidates don’t make the final cut—the interviewers either didn’t like them or didn’t believe they would mesh well... |
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How to Win At a Phone Interview by Miriam Salpeter - May, 2013 Companies often use phone interviews to screen candidates before meeting in person. Seize your chance to impress the interviewer so he or she can’t help but want to meet you in person. Consider the following do’s and don’ts. How to have winning phone interviews Don’t miss the details. What time is the interview? Is the interviewer calling you, or is it up to you to place the call? Does everyone have the right phone num... |
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How Twitter Can Help You Find a Job by Miriam Salpeter - May, 2013 Can you find a job using Twitter? Maybe you’ve heard that “Google is the new resume” and that your online presence is the most important thing hiring managers will consider when you apply for jobs. In reality, most companies are not abandoning the resume, and hiring is still done using traditional methods in most companies. However, social media should still be a key component of your job search. Why? What many people forg... |
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