Job Search

Job Search Secrets Webshow Takes Summer Break

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Since September of 2009, the Job Search Secrets webshow has been coming to a live internet stream near you Sundays at 9 PM EST. The weekly show features live guests as well as (me), your host talking about everything related to the job search. Most television shows on the big three networks regularly take the summer off, [...]

August 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Your Car, Wonder Woman, & the Job Search

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

The song by Keith Anderson, “The clothes don’t make the (wo)man” didn’t consider first impressions in the business world especially during the job search and interview process. Imagine super heroes like Wonder Woman or Batman without their super hero uniform. What would your impressions be if they arrived on the crime scene in jeans and [...]

July 28, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Dear HR Pros, Be Transparent

by rblake

I graduated college on May 15, 2010 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business. I knew before I graduated that it would be hard getting a job. My dad was laid off from his job and it took him six months to find another. He then had that job for six months and [...]

July 19, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

OKC Biz Blogger Selected to Test Drive Chevy

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Jessica Miller-Merrell participates in 4 week Gotta Love Chevy Program 07.13.2010 â€“ OKLAHOMA CITY â€” â€” A prominent Oklahoma City blogger is among those selected to test-drive a Chevy for the next four weeks. Jessica Miller-Merrell, an author, HR executive and business blogger at Blogging4Jobs.com will pick up her 2011 Chevy Malibu at 1:30 p.m. [...]

July 13, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

SHRM Outside the Conference. Outside the Box

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

As a first time atendee to the SHRM Global Conference, I wanted to get the most out of every single minute in sessions, keynotes, and evening activities. A conference is more than just sessions, tracks, talks, and the bookstore. It’s about a state of mind and experiencing your conference experience outside the box and outside of [...]

June 30, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Millenials, Technology, & Talent Warehousing

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

It’s no secret that I am a believer in mobile technologies. As a Millennial/Gen X Cusper and also one of the co-founders of Texting4Jobs (the only text message based job notification platform in the U.S.), I have a vested interest in the use of mobile technologies and also recruiting. So it was a natural fit for me to attend Steven [...]

June 29, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

House of Pain Cover Letters

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

A cover letter is a powerful document written in the first person. Coupled with an enticing, accomplishment-based resume, it’s a powerful job search tool. There are several types of cover letters each aimed at a different audience. Not too many people have heard of or utilized a pain cover letter. What is a pain cover [...]

June 17, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Introducing Gen Y Blogger, Blake McCammon

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

I’m excited to announce that Blogging4Jobs & Xceptional HR has a new contributor and intern on our team.Â His name is Blake McCammon.Â I met Blake about a month ago via on a Twitter chat called #JobHuntChat that I host with my friend, Rich DeMatteo known as @Cornonthejob.Â Blake had just relocated to Oklahoma City [...]

June 14, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

7.2 Ways to Get Fired with Social Media

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Last week I had the honor of presenting at Ignite Dallas. My talk was titled, “7.2 Ways to Get Fired with Social Media.” My talk was very different than most in that I poked fun as the Human Resources industry and went into character during my 5 minute, 20 slide presentation. In front of hundreds of [...]

June 9, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

A Message to Job Seekers–We’re Recruiters Not Agents

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

An important announcement for any job seeker considering working with a recruiter as part of the search: We are recruiters. We are not your agents. We aren’t sitting at our desks with a roster of favorite candidates, madly dialing up companies to find the perfect job for you. (That, my friend, is YOUR job.) [...]

June 3, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Me in the Big ‘D’ & Ignite Dallas

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

I try really hard to not be one of the people who is all talk and no action. I talk a lot on my Job Search Secrets webshow and this blog about job seekers and professionals encouraging them to get outside of their comfort zone, defining your personal brand, and networking. I will tell you that I [...]

June 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Planning Tips for Job Seekers from Career Expert, Katy Piotrowski

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

According to Career Expert, Katy Piotrowski, the Health Science industry is a hot market as well as accounting and technology and IT for those in the job market. I had the opportunity to meet and interview Katy as part of a special edition of Blogging4Jobs. Piotrowski, who is a Career Expert and founder of Career Solutions Group has more [...]

May 24, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Job Search Contest Winners Announced

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

You may remember this little contest I had on my blog the last several weeks featuring Job Search Bloggers. The results were amazing. We had over 200 comments or votes posted on the blogs and a lot of interest and traffic on the world wide web. Just to recap, here are our finalists- Joel White’s [...]

May 18, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Human Resource Managers & Cat Herding

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Herding is a fine art. Sheep dogs do it. Cowboys too. Security at concerts and high profile events use herding as a part of creating order in confusing, stressful, and complicated situations. Human resource managers? Nope, I’m not buying it. Those were the exact words out of my mouth when I picked up this pin [...]

May 6, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

How Not to be Chum Looking for a Job After 40

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Have you ever noticed how once you hit 40 (or it seems so to some), there are young vicious sharks swimming around you on your search for work? They act friendly, but you just KNOW that they are circling and waiting to have you for lunch. I’d like to give you a few tips on [...]

May 2, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Announcing the Job Search Blogger Finalists

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

And announcing the finalists but first some ground rules. These fine bloggers submitted their best of the best. You can vote for your favorite blog post by leaving a comment on the blog post of your choice. Vote as often as you like. Voting for the contest begins now (May 3rd) and ends at 11:59 [...]