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November 2008

7 Ways to Network for the Holidays

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

No matter who you are or where you work, networking is the key to a successful career and future! According to About.com 60% of all jobs are found as a result of networking. It’s never too early to start or too late. And the holidays should be no exception. Here are 7 ways to network [...]

November 29, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

For the Jobless, Web Sites Offer More Options

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

**Article courtesy of www.online.wsj.com Unemployment in the U.S. has hit a 14-year high as companies cut back. That has sent masses of laid-off workers flocking to the Web in search of opportunities — and job sites have been stepping up to meet the challenge. New job sites with names like MarketVendorJobs.com have sprung up to [...]

November 25, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

I’m Number Eight!!

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Check it out. Bloggingforjobs is listed as Number 8 on the Career 100 Risesmart site. The site is a global ranking of top english language career blogs. (Yup, I said GLOBAL!) I want to say thank you for your continued support and feedback. I created this blog almost a year and a half ago with [...]

November 23, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Maximum Unemployment Benefits By State

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

A look at the maximum weekly unemployment benefits available in each state.  Be advised, this data and post is from 2011.  I recommendyou check with your local and state unemployment office.  Check out more information about collecting unemployment when relocating. Alabama – $265 Alaska – $320 Arizona – $240 Arkansas – $457 California – $450 [...]

November 21, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Senate Extends Unemployment

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — The Senate approved a House bill to extend unemployment benefits by at least seven weeks on Thursday, sending the measure to President Bush on the same day the Labor Department reported continuing claims for jobless benefits hit a 26-year high. The Senate bill extends benefits by seven weeks. It would extend them [...]

November 21, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Twitter: Business Tool or Time Drain

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Twitter: Time Drain or Great Business Tool? View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. (tags: brand branding)

November 20, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

5 Tips to Layoff Proof Your Job

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

from http://blog.lendingclub.com/ written by DebtKid Are you vital to your employer? If your answer is, “absolutely!” then congratulations, your job is probably safe. If you hesitated, it may be time to look at how to layoff-proof your position. With companies laying off workers across a broad spectrum of industries, if you’re not vital you just [...]

November 20, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Check out my quote. . .

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Follow the link to check out my quote in an article titled, “The Right and Wrong Way to Job Hop” featured on the site www.moneyfoxs.com. http://tinyurl.com/5vawja Happy Hunting! Jessica

November 18, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Gambling with Speed Networking

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Early this morning I attended a Speed Networking event. The one hour event was held at a Oklahoma City Metro Chamber of Commerce. Roughly 30 networkers attended. Each networker was assigned to a table and had 5 minutes to speak to their table about themselves and the companies and businesses they represent. I made 6 [...]

November 18, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Creative Networking Ideas

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Have you been victim to recent layoffs or corporate cutbacks? Looking for creative ways to make an impression while in the job hunt? See below for ideas that can make a difference and are light on the budget. That Personal Touch. Send an handwritten note to each and every networking connection you meet. Follow up [...]

November 17, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Who’s Who In Recruiting

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Who’s Who in Recruiting? Learn the job search lingo. See below. Headhunter A Headhunter is an independent recruiter whose client is a company that’s searching for candidates for a certain job. Some Headhunters specialize in searches for high-level executives, while others specialize in specific professions or industries. A Headhunter working for a “contingency fee” only [...]

November 11, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Why Use Twitter?

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Ever heard of Twitter? Twitter is a online microblogging community where members post in 140 characters or less. Over the next several weeks, you’ll see posts based on my recent experiences with twitter. Check out the slideshow below. Cheers! Jessica Why Use Twitter View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. (tags: software social)

November 11, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

LinkedIn Experiement: 2 week update

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

So it’s been roughly two weeks since I began my LinkedIn Experiment. Not really scientific but the point is to prove the power of LinkedIn. I had 317 contacts at the time when this journey first began. My contact now has now grown to 735 at last count, yes 735. My network is now over [...]

November 5, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

GREAT READY-Brand Yourself to Fight the Bad Economy

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Check out the great article below courtesy of Business Week! Cheers! Jessica ******************** Brand Yourself to Fight the Bad Economy By Marshall Goldsmith My friend Dan Schawbel is a leading voice in the area of personal branding, focusing on helping individuals gain self-confidence, discover their passion, and develop a brand by using social media tools. [...]

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