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November 2007

Job Hunting on the Edge

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

I gave a lot of thought about my chosen topic this week. There are a lot of opinions and ideas out there. It is my hope that you have created your Marketing Plan and are utilizing it. When you’re in the job hunt waiting for that phone to ring, no idea really seems too crazy [...]

November 25, 2007 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

The Skinny on Headhunters

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

I’ve talked alot about Recruiters and what they do. But what is the difference between a Recruiter and a Headhunter? A recruiter typically is an employee of the company they are recruiting for. They are trying to fill various open positions within their organization. Usually, the recruiter will conduct the first interview which is typically [...]

November 17, 2007 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

The Art of Networking

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Networking, it’s everywhere, but what does it really mean? It’s more than just collecting business cards. Frankly, networking is a whole lotta work. To me networking is developing long-lasting relationships with key individuals who can serve a purpose and benefit to you in your career or with your organization while doing the same for themselves, [...]

November 14, 2007 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Why a Phone Interview?

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

A phone interview is a great non-commital way for the recruiter to get a bit more information about you and how your skills and qualifications can be utilized in the position the recruiter is looking to fill. Typically, phone interviews last about 30 minutes. Generally, I ask about 4 questions. One of my biggest pet [...]

November 11, 2007 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Making an Impression at the Job Fair

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Job fairs aren’t just for grads anymore. This week alone in OKC I have attended 3 separate job fairs as a recruiter and met about 800 candidates like yourself. Job fairs are a great way to meet with your prospective employer in a nonformal setting on neutral ground like your local college or other venue. [...]

November 7, 2007 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

STARs

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

The STAR interview technique is a sure fire way to ace the interview everytime. S stands for Situation T for Task A for Action R for Result The STAR method works like this. When asked an interview question, you begin by describing the Situation or Task first. The next step is by explaining the Action [...]

November 5, 2007 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Perception is Reality

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Come on guys. I know you have heard this. If you dress professional, you act and feel professional. It’s so true!! Not only that, you leave a lasting impression on your interviewer. Not too long ago, a candidate arrived for an interview in jeans, a wrinkled dress shirt that had a stain. Yikes! Immediately, the [...]

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