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September 2009

Throw Your Voice Blogging Conference

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

As a self-taught blogger I’ve had my share of ups and downs.  The art of blogging is more than just developing a great story and posting a topic out to the internet universe.  It’s about leveraging technology, marketing, public relations, and networking to build your audience and viewership which is what the Throw Your Voice Conference is [...]

September 30, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Carnival of HR–Talent Management Edition

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

As we begin to see the rays of sunshine begin to shine through the gloom and doom of the economy and the economic recession, it’s important to remember that change is near.  This addition of the Carnival of HR highlights Talent Management and the focus on the current and future economies.  With so many great [...]

September 30, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Employee Retention & the Improving Economy

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Talent Management is changing and forward-thinking companies must begin preparing for the changing job market.  Over the last several weeks, the news publications and news networks have begun reporting positive changes in the economic markets.  The Globe and Mail reported last week, that as the economy improves, we will see a “W” shaped recovery.   A W shaped recovery [...]

September 27, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

New Twist on Employee Referrals

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

In the recruiting and talent retention industry, referrals are known as one of the most powerful corporate recruiting tools. Experts like Dr. John Sullivan have conducted research on hundreds of companies that utilize an effective employee referral system. His research has found that well-managed employee referral programs can produce a high volume of quality candidates who have a better [...]

September 27, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

RecruitFest Day 1 Recap

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Recruitfest, the official “unconference” Day 1 has officially come to an end. Here are some highlights in my humble opinion. Jenny’s DeVaughn’s social media discussion was packed full of great information for beginners and advanced social media users.  She discussed the importance of being genuine while being yourself on sites like FaceBook, Twitter, and MySpace.  Use [...]

September 23, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Must Reads When Diving into the Job Search

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

As job seekers enter into the job search, research and preparation are the two most important and also overlooked parts of the job search.  Eager candidates often dive into the super competitive world of resumes and personal branding without developing a proper self-marketing strategy.  Just like any project, it’s important to understand your product’s (you) [...]

September 20, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

The Food Network Succession Planner

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Who would have thought that basics of succession planning could be found while watching the Food Network? I am an avid Food Network fan, spending many hours watching my favorite chefs create exciting new food dishes. Recently, while watching the Food Network, I saw a commercial for The Next Iron Chef reality show and I thought [...]

September 13, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Growing Your Business with Twitter

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

For those that take the time to learn and embrace Twitter, it is a great tool to promote your brand, build a wider network, and as a marketing and business tool allowing for companies and consultants to better understand and instantly poll their target customers and market segment.  The presentation featured below is one I [...]

September 13, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

The Frugal Job Seeker

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Job seeking and the strategies and preparation involved in the job search can be expensive.   Let me clarify that the frugal job seeker is one whose money conscious yet very strategic in how they manage their job search and the tools and resources they choose to use and invest in.  Like any marketing campaign, it [...]

September 12, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Making the Most of Unemployment

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Like many other HR professionals I found myself unemployed during one of the worst economic crises this country has ever seen.  It has been a rough eight months of uncertainty  leads that didn’t pan out and hopes crushed  but I kept my head up and moved forward.  Luckily I recently landed myself a new job! A lot [...]

September 7, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Stepping out in the Job Search

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Everyone I know is tightening their belts and wallets these days.  This comes as no surprise to the families and friends of the more than 11 million people out of work in the United States.  Basic economics teaches us about supply and demand.  Because of the vast numbers of unemployed, economics refer to the jobs market [...]

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