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October 2007

Spell Check Is Your Friend. . .

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

All I have to say is use it! Spell Check that is. I’ve talked alot in this blog about using your resume as a marketing tool. Build a campaign and stick to it. Would you be okay with Nike misspelling words in their advertising campaign? Would it change your opinion about the company’s product quality? [...]

October 17, 2007 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Contact by phone. . .More than a Voicemail

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

You’ve submitted your resume and the waiting game begins. How does one follow up that the resume was received, the position is still open, or if you have questions about the position? A well-trained receptionist will take messages for any calls he/she believes are regarding an open position. First, understand that HR Professionals are busy [...]

October 8, 2007 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

The Coverletter-The Quick and Dirty

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

There is a great debate among Human Resource professionals about whether to include a cover letter or not. When evaluating a cover letter from a Marketing prospective I say, “Why the heck not?” Not everyone reads your cover letter. Heck, not everyone reads your resume, but for those hiring managers that do read cover letters, [...]

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