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ASK The Recruiter. . .

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Here is a recent answer that I provided to someone on LikedIn regarding the changing job market. Question: With newspapers in a quick decline, where should my students look for internships and jobs? Free-falling revenues and major cutbacks at many newspapers are a cause for concern for my students at the University of Oklahoma College [...]

October 28, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Ask the Recruiter–8 mo. Job Search

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Dear bloggingforjobs, I’ve been in the job search for 8 months. I’ve applied for over 150 jobs and interviewed 25 different times. I’m so fed up, frustrated, and feel like a failure. Can you please help me? Jobless ********************************************************** Dear Jobless, I’m sorry you’ve been in the job hunt for so long. Depending upon the [...]

May 12, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Ask the Recruiter: Dealing with gaps in employment

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Dear bloggingforjobs, I’m a single mom who is re-entering the workforce after taking 9 months off to care for my sick mother. My last job before that only lasted 6 months. How do I answer the question about my gaps in employment in an interview? Thank you, Cindy S. *********************************************************** Dear Cindy, It is fairly [...]

April 24, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

ASK the Recruiter–Job Search While Pregnant

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Dear Bloggingforjobs: I love your blog! I have been actively searching for a couple months for a new position in public relations. Several weeks ago, I discovered I am pregnant. When should I tell the employer I’m expecting? I’m afraid that if I tell them now, they won’t hire me, but I’m also afraid that [...]

April 8, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

ASK the Recruiter

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Beginning next week, I will have a weekly segment called ASK the Recruiter. Please email me your question to jmiller-merrell@sbcglobal.net or visit my myspace page or linkedin page to ask your question. One question will be selected weekly and posted on my blog. Don’t be shy. I know there’s a question you have been dying [...]

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