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Thinking is the Greatest Torture in the World

“Take charge of your thoughts…” ~Plato Have you ever stood in line at a grocery store and half-listened to the conversations going on around you? Drifting in and out of the myriad of would-be networking at a place of business can take its toll on you and drive you to distraction. One time, I was so [...]

December 9, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

B4J Comment Contest

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Leave a comment and get entered in a chance to win your choice of either a Resume & Brand Package valued at over $600 or a $75 Gift Card. Leave a comment between now and August 1st. Thanks for your support of the new and improved B4J. So many more exciting announcements & new features [...]

June 29, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

B4J Tip of the Week. . .

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Check out the link below that includes 97 great tips from a professional executive level recruiter and Career Advice for the Desperate Job Seeker. http://www.97-job-search-tips.com/ Happy Hunting! Jessica

October 19, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

B4J Thought for the Week. . .

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

While I was in Chicago last week, I heard an interesting quote that I believe those in the job hunt need to take heart and is what this blog is all about. Planning without execution is a hallucination. -Thomas Edison Without proper planning in the job hunt, we are hallucinating that opportunities will fall into [...]

October 2, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

B4J Tip of the Week

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Job fair season is upon us, and it’s a great opportunity to network with companies and recruiters. Print off multiple resume copies, have your personal and professional business cards handy, and look your best! Approach each recruiter at your top companies and introduce yourself. Don’t forget to have your handshake ready! Inquire about opportunities at [...]

September 22, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

B4J Update

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Hey all! I’m in Chicago this week and working on some great posts for you. It appears that the recession and the financial crisis is at the forefront of everyone minds these days and those visiting my site also feel this way. I’ll be featuring more posts about your job search in the current economic [...]

September 18, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

B4J Update

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Many of you might notice, the lack of posts this month and for that I apologize. Normally, I don’t use this blog to post personal information. It was created and will continue to be a source of professional information for those in the job hunt. I will however, give you a small update. In the [...]

July 26, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Rate B4J on Career 100

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Please visit http://www.risesmart.com/risesmart/blog/career100/ and rate my blog! I just received an honorable mention. B4J is listed as 196th on Career 100! Please click on the link below and rate my blog! And thanks for your support!! Cheers! Jessica

July 9, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

B4J’s Tip of the Week

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

One of my biggest pet peeves as a recruiter is when I contact a candidate and they don’t remember anything about the position or if they actually applied. When this happens, this tells me the candidate doesn’t really care and they are not that interested in the position. Here’s my recommendation to keep this from [...]

June 15, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Posts This Week

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Hey all! If you’ve noticed I’ve made a large amount of posts this week–you’re absolutely right! I’ve been on a short vacation and was able to devote a large amount of time to my blog over the weekend and this week. Thanks for your support and enjoy your summer. Happy Hunting! Jessica

June 10, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

B4J Listed as One of Hottest Industry Related Blogs

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Exciting News! Bloggingforjobs has been listed as one of the hottest industry related blogs! Check it out and thanks for your support!!! Click on the link below and check out other cutting edge blogs. http://dev1.vortexsolution.com/marcomcareers/main.cfm?l=en&p=10_100

June 9, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Bloggingforjobs is EXPANDING!

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Iâ€™m excited to announce that my online blog, Bloggingforjobs (http://www.bloggingforjobs.blogspot.com/) is expanding!! My goal is to be one of the top 100 HR blogs in the US. If you are able, help me achieve this honor. Add my link to your page or forward my blog address to your friends. I am tracking site clicks [...]