by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Job fairs aren’t just for grads anymore. This week alone in OKC I have attended 3 separate job fairs as a recruiter and met about 800 candidates like yourself. Job fairs are a great way to meet with your prospective employer in a nonformal setting on neutral ground like your local college or other venue. [...]

November 7, 2007 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

STARs

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

The STAR interview technique is a sure fire way to ace the interview everytime. S stands for Situation T for Task A for Action R for Result The STAR method works like this. When asked an interview question, you begin by describing the Situation or Task first. The next step is by explaining the Action [...]

November 5, 2007 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Perception is Reality

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Come on guys. I know you have heard this. If you dress professional, you act and feel professional. It’s so true!! Not only that, you leave a lasting impression on your interviewer. Not too long ago, a candidate arrived for an interview in jeans, a wrinkled dress shirt that had a stain. Yikes! Immediately, the [...]

November 4, 2007 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Spell Check Is Your Friend. . .

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

All I have to say is use it! Spell Check that is. I’ve talked alot in this blog about using your resume as a marketing tool. Build a campaign and stick to it. Would you be okay with Nike misspelling words in their advertising campaign? Would it change your opinion about the company’s product quality? [...]

October 17, 2007 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Contact by phone. . .More than a Voicemail

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

You’ve submitted your resume and the waiting game begins. How does one follow up that the resume was received, the position is still open, or if you have questions about the position? A well-trained receptionist will take messages for any calls he/she believes are regarding an open position. First, understand that HR Professionals are busy [...]

October 8, 2007 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

The Coverletter-The Quick and Dirty

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

There is a great debate among Human Resource professionals about whether to include a cover letter or not. When evaluating a cover letter from a Marketing prospective I say, “Why the heck not?” Not everyone reads your cover letter. Heck, not everyone reads your resume, but for those hiring managers that do read cover letters, [...]

October 5, 2007 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

The 5 P’s. . .

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Intigued? Well, yes. The 5 P’s are basic Marketing 101. Flashback to Business College and Marketing class with that smelly professor who wore birks and tyedye. The 5 “P’s” of marketing include: Product – The products or services offered to your customers/clients. Price – The strategies you use with regard to pricing your products or [...]

September 30, 2007 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

The Resume

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Most people who are in the job hunt are shocked to learn that most recruiters spend roughly 5 seconds viewing your resume. One must understand that one monster or careerbuilder posting alone can yield hundreds of resumes depending on the position posted. A recruiter will have anywhere between 10-50 different positions they are recruiting for. [...]

September 27, 2007 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Starting the Job Search

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Prior to beginning the job search, it’s important to determine what type of job you are looking for as well as what industry. Not sure where’s your niche? The Meyers Briggs Indicator is a great start. Not into testing? Write down a list of things you enjoy doing. Turn something you love into a career. [...]

September 20, 2007 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Blogging for jobs

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

welcome to blogging for jobs! tips and tidbits for job searches looking to find a career of their dreams. unemployment is low and qualified individuals are in high demand. learn how to market yourself and find ways to differentiate yourself from the competition. Next week’s topic. . . starting the search Good luck and happy [...]