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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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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What to do about a bad boss by Miriam Salpeter - Apr, 2013 Bad bosses can be the kiss of death for employees, and they cost companies big time in lost revenues. One estimate holds that it costs the economy $360 million a year in lost productivity. Meanwhile, 3 out of 4 employees describe their manager as the worst and most stressful part of their jobs; 65% of people would take a new boss over a pay raise. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? Sometimes leaving your job just i... |
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How to Survive a Long Job Search by Miriam Salpeter - Apr, 2013 If you’ve been looking for work for an extended period of time, you know how frustrating it is. What can you do to change things up and make sure you aren’t getting yourself stuck in a bad situation and facing a long job search? Long Job Search Survival Tips You’ve heard the statistics: Managers prefer to hire people who already have jobs. The long-term unemployed face steep odds. Some 5.4 million people have been out of... |
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Need a mentor? How to find (and keep) one by Miriam Salpeter - Mar, 2013 When you hear about someone looking for a mentor, you probably think about young people seeking an older and wiser, senior person to show them the ropes. Today, the definition of mentorship includes people at all ages and experience levels; mentors aren’t just for twenty-somethings anymore. If you’re in your 40s, can a mentor help you? University of Georgia professor of industrial-organizational psychology, Lillian Eby, Ph... |
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