Blogging4Jobs

April 2008

Ask the Recruiter: Dealing with gaps in employment

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Dear bloggingforjobs, I’m a single mom who is re-entering the workforce after taking 9 months off to care for my sick mother. My last job before that only lasted 6 months. How do I answer the question about my gaps in employment in an interview? Thank you, Cindy S. *********************************************************** Dear Cindy, It is fairly [...]

April 24, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

It’s a Digital World

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Note to Job Seekers: It’s a Digital World Noticed recently the decline in good jobs listed in the newspaper. Ever wondered what happened? Newspapers are expensive. Small ads in the Dallas paper for a Sunday run $2,000 with no guarantee that any candidates will apply for a position. I ran a blind ad last year [...]

April 23, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

What Not to Wear. . . for an interview

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Ever watch that show, What Not to Wear? Generally, the same holds true in an interview with conservative being best when it comes to making an impression and not becoming the office joke. See below for some general do’s and don’ts when it comes to dressing appropriately for the interview. General Rules and Recommendations: Select [...]

April 23, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Common Interview Questions

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Ever been stumped with a question while on an interview? See some common questions below in preparation to ace that interview! Tell me about yourself. First off, let me say that I absolutely loath this question. It’s so generic. Keep your answer professional and between 1-3 minutes. Highlight your education, job qualifications, and job history [...]

April 23, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Handshake How to:

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

The Fine Art of the Handshake by: Michael Dalton Johnson Your handshake says a lot about you. It can convey confidence, warmth, and honesty, or it can signal weakness, uncertainty, and disinterest. Either way, it sends a subtle yet powerful message about who you are, that is not lost on prospective buyers. Use these pointers [...]

April 22, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Online Social Networks

by Ray_anne

Who would have thought that Recruiters, usually intense competitors, could come together in a social network like this to share ideas and lift spirits? What a transformation I have encountered over the last several years in recruiter socialization and how networks like LinkedIn, Talent Bar, Xing, ZoomInfo, and of course, Recruiting Blogs are bringing like- [...]

April 18, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Easy Does It: Resume Design

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

*****Reposted from the Employment Digest******* Your Resume’s Design – How Important Is It? The thought of writing a resume can be intimidating to say the least. There is so much to consider that the process can easily leave you too exhausted to continue – even before you start. What’s worse is if you have no [...]

April 15, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Interview Styles

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

See the short video below to learn more about different types of interviewers. It’s important to be prepared for all types, determining the interviewer’s style, and adjusting your own interview to meet their needs and desires to make a better impression.

April 11, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Resume Don’ts

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

25 Things You Should Never Include on a Resume By HR World Editors on December 18, 2007 Applying for a new job comes with its fair share of rejections, setbacks, frustrations and perhaps even lonely periods of unemployment. If you’ve been turned down for position after position, you could be getting desperate and may want [...]

April 9, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Visit me at OKC CCNG as a guest presenter!!!

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

One of the reasons I created this blog is to provide job seekers inside information about the full cycle recruiting process from start to finish from the eyes of a hiring manager, recruiter, or business owner. Next Tuesday, I will be conducting a presentation about Call Center Business and Effective Recruiting Strategies for the Oklahoma [...]

April 9, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

ASK the Recruiter–Job Search While Pregnant

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Dear Bloggingforjobs: I love your blog! I have been actively searching for a couple months for a new position in public relations. Several weeks ago, I discovered I am pregnant. When should I tell the employer I’m expecting? I’m afraid that if I tell them now, they won’t hire me, but I’m also afraid that [...]

April 8, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Quick Resume Tips

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

In these turbulent times, it’s always important to have your resume updated. You never know what opportunity will arise so be prepared. You want to make sure you highlight all your great qualifications and make a lasting impression. Consider the following tips: Bullet point your skills and qualifications. Use some key words here that describe [...]

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