Miriam Salpeter, author of Social Networking for Career Success (Learning Express, 2011) and 100 Conversations for Career Success (Learning Express, Fall, 2012), owns her own job search and social media coaching firm, Keppie Careers. Miriam teaches job seekers and entrepreneurs how to leverage social media, writes resumes, creates websites (social resumes) and helps clients succeed with their goals. Featured by CNN and named to their list as a “top 10 job tweeter you should be following,” she is quoted in a variety of traditional media outlets, including: The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and Forbes.com. Miriam shares insights about important and timely career strategies in her weekly U.S. News & World Report “On Careers” column and via her own blog. She was a vice president with a Wall Street firm before earning her master’s degree from Columbia University.

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Articles By Miriam Salpeter

• Don't Assume Too Much When It Comes to Your Job Search

  Take a look at your resume. Are you assuming too much? Don't expect anyone evaluating your materials to think too hard. Take the time to be sure it's clear what you do, the skills you use, and your accomplishments. Read more...

• Are Young Workers the "Go Nowhere" Generation?

  Whether or not you believe Millennials are sedentary or risk averse, the article includes research by economist Lisa B. Kahn of the Yale School of Management showing, "…those who graduated from college during a poor economy experienced a … Read more...

• Networking Tips to Land Your First Job

  Are you planning a transition “from college to career?” You won’t want to miss out on advice from Lindsey Pollak, a recognized expert on next-generation career trends. She recently released a new edition of her terrific book, Getting from … Read more...

• 4 Tips for First-Time Job Hunters

  The biggest mistake most new job seekers make is not taking enough action. A lot of people spend way too much time sitting at their computers scrolling through job listings while they should be taking lots of other actions, such as visiting … Read more...

• 5 Tips to Gain More Flexibility at Work

  Are you one of the 42 percent of working adults who would give up some of your salary in exchange for flexibility? What can you do to help move in the right direction if you’d like a less rigid work environment? Read more...

• 4 Things You're Doing Wrong on Your Resume

  Hiring managers see thousands upon thousands of resumes every year. That's why job seekers have to stand out in a crowd if they harboring any hope they'll be hired. Read more...

• How to Identify Your Greatest Professional Accomplishment

  When I help prepare people for interviews, they inevitably ask how to respond to the "What is your greatest weakness?" question. It's important to be able to identify and discuss something you are actively improving regarding your … Read more...