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August 2009

The Social Media Mullet

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

According to Wikipedia, a mullet is a unisex hair style that is short in the front and long in the back. The mullet began making appearances in the popular media in the 1960s and 1970s but did not catch on with the masses until the early 1980s. Business professionals, entrepreneurs, and job seekers can learn [...]

August 31, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Myers Briggs & the Job Search

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Anyone who has been forced to search for a new job knows that it is no fun. When you’ve been laid off, the process can be even more excruciating. There are tons of blogs, books, and experts out there with valuable tips for making your job search more successful. We can each take those tips [...]

August 31, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Are Pre-employment Credit Checks Hurting Your Job Search?

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

You apply for a clerical job and score an interview, which leads to a second interview. Things are really looking good. But suddenly, you’re turned down for the job. It turns out that the employer ran a pre-employment credit check and learned that your townhouse is in foreclosure and you’ve run up a lot of [...]

August 23, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

The HR Sorority Sister

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

As a Human Resource professional I have to wear a lot of hats, juggle tasks, be a master planner and strategist, and always keep a smiling face.  Living in a Norman, Oklahoma, a university town, I was reminded of the similarities between my role as an HR Professional and a sorority sister during rush week [...]

August 23, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Commerical Accounts Coming Soon to Twitter

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

By year’s end, Twitter will be rolling out new commercial accounts says, co-founder Biz Stone.  Commercial accounts will offer additional tracking features and business oriented applications but for a price. Twitter was created in 2006 during a brainstorming session at think tank company, Obvious Corporation and was designed to communicate in short bursts like SMS or text messaging and [...]

August 22, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Carnival of Hope

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

A little over three years ago I became a volunteer for an organization that has changed my life.  Heartline Oklahoma provides a variety of different services from suicide prevention, 2-1-1, the CareLine, and the Volunteer Center.  Since 1971, Heartline has connected Oklahomans 24 hours a day with over 100 volunteers. The Carnival of Hope features bloggers who [...]

August 19, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Like Pimpin’, Twitter Ain’t Easy

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

With almost 27 Million users in the United States, Twitter is a must for businesses and professionals looking to build their brand, promote their business, and develop new relationships. Reports from companies like Nielsen and others claim Twitter retention is between 40-60%.  Most who log on for the first time find out, “Twitter Ain’t Easy.” Twitter is not complex but for new [...]

August 15, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

SEC, NFL, & Marines Say, “No Tweets for You.”

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

First the NFL, the Marines, and now the SEC.  Is your company next? What a difference a year makes.  Twitter and other social media platforms like Facebook and Friendfeed have grown at an enormous rate over the last 12 months.  According to Quantcast, a website quantifier, there were 26.5 Million Twitter users in the United States in June 2009 compared to a little more than [...]

August 15, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Weekly Blogging4Jobs Webshow

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

I’m excited to announce that Blogging4Jobs will host our own Career Webshow on MomTV.  The show kicks off on Sunday, September 6th at 9:00 PM EST and every week after.  Please my show’s website at MomTV’s Blogging4Jobs Site.  What a great way to end your weekend and start your workweek with Blogging4Jobs. In the meantime if you are a recruiter, career [...]

August 10, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Words of Wisdom When “You’re Fired.”

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Donald Trump, “You’re fired.” “You’re Fired.” The majority of employees will experience being fired sometime during their career.  The waiting, the uncomfortable silence, and uncertain feeling you are left with in the pit of your stomach are just a few of the roller coaster of emotions you encounter.  When a situation such as this arises, the employee [...]

August 9, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

College Networking with Social Media Affinity Groups

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Companies and collegiate job seekers look to social networking as a way to attract and develop relationships online and offline during and after their college experience.  Companies use blogs, social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, and Myspace, and job boards to attract job seekers and develop an online brand and image. Affinity networking websites can offer companies a unique opportunities to [...]

August 3, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Dress the Part

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

I wonder why so many people forget to check their attire in the mirror before they go to work. I’m not talking about what you wear after work or at home, but what you put on your body to go to work and get a paycheck. Two real-life examples follow. Recently, a young professional woman got on the elevator in [...]

August 3, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Breaking into HR

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

At least once a week I’m approached by an eager student, recent grad, or general manager who is looking to break into Human Resources field.  As most would tell you that work in this field, Human Resources is challenging but also very rewarding. There are some days I want to pull my hair out and [...]

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