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Vicki Salemi

Career Advice Expert

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Vicki Salemi is a nationally recognized career expert and Monster spokesperson who empowers job seekers to take control of their career paths using Monster’s comprehensive job search and resume tools. She specializes in job search strategies, interview coaching, salary negotiation, and career pivots, using her 15+ years of experience in corporate recruiting and HR at companies like KPMG, Deloitte, and S&P to guide candidates through the complexities of the modern recruitment process, ensuring they can effectively connect with top employers.

A nationally syndicated columnist writing “Careers Now” for Tribune, author of “Big Career in the Big City,” and sought-after keynote speaker, Vicki combines insider HR knowledge with practical industry insights to support professionals at every stage of their journey. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, TODAY Show, CNBC, CNN, Forbes, and many more, providing actionable advice on how to secure interviews and achieve long-term career success.

Ask Vicki: Is it okay to apply to jobs without listing my new job on my resume?
A pregnant woman’s guide to interviewing for a new job
How to show your employees you appreciate them
Ask Vicki: I applied to a job and sent the wrong version of my resume. What should I do?
Ask Vicki: How can I ask a recruiter to expedite the hiring process?
Ask Vicki: What are some realistic and unrealistic expectations of first-time job seekers?
How to channel your inner Boss B*tch
CAREER ADVANCEMENT & MANAGEMENT

How to channel your inner Boss B*tch

Ask Vicki: What are your thoughts when you see a candidate changing jobs every two years?
5 tax tips you need to know if you were unemployed last year

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