jessica miller-merrell

I’m a Consultant. Not Your Pimp.

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

I just wanted to make that clear to the blogosphere. As my web traffic, blog readers, and social media followers have increased, I’ve been receiving a new type of request, and they are the type of request that I didn’t expect as an HR consultant. Nope, get your mind out of the gutter. The constant [...]

March 14, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Thanks SXSW, Thanks Jessica!

by Ray_anne

In September 2010, Jessica Miller-Merrell called me and asked if I wanted to share a room at SXSW the following Spring. I said, “Sure!” I have never looked back. As a result of that time together, Jessica asked me to write on Blogging4Jobs. And now, here we are a year later, rooming together again. [...]

March 9, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Being a Successful Entrepreneur and Success Guilt

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Our world is becoming more specialized as are our jobs. Advanced technology careers like engineering, coding, and software development are in high demand with the average Silicon Valley engineer making a median salary of $105,000 per year. As workers, we are rewarded with specialized skills and training providing us increased income-earning potential and job security. Life is [...]

March 9, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Advice From a Guy at SXSW

by Ray_anne

“Start with the easy and work your way up.” That was the simple yet brilliant advice I received a couple years ago from a guy. How is it that we so often forget that we can take the easy road, at least for a little while? Work life has a tendency to be stressful, especially [...]

March 7, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Ten Tips For Writing a Better Blog

by Ray_anne

One thing I have noticed about good bloggers, serial bloggers – they know how to title their posts. I know the little tricks too and sometimes, I just can’t bring myself to break it down into bullet points or numbered suggestions in order to simply drive traffic. Maybe it is just driving simple traffic? Maybe [...]

October 12, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

The Art of Exposition

by Ray_anne

It has been two months since I joined Jessica here at Blogging4Jobs. I spend two to three hours a day formulating, planning, and writing Bonus Track. It is one of my life’s greatest pleasures. The biggest reason? I think because it is a “dusting off of my soul”. Nothing has brought me more clarity than [...]

September 30, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Tweet This! Avail to Educators

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

I’m excited to announce that Tweet This! Twitter for Business (my book) is now available to colleges, universities, and educators who are looking for an easy to read yet comprehensive book on how to use Twitter for business. My team and I are diligently working with professors and educators and offering them review copies for [...]

April 14, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Still Standing

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

If you visit Blogging4Jobs frequently or follow me on Twitter, you may have say or read about what I’ve dubbed Blogageddon. Last week I updated some software on my hosting site and lost 4 months of content as well as the custom template (you see here). This last week has been one of the hardest [...]

March 7, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Top 11 Besties of 2010

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

‘Tis the season for giving especially recognizing. At the end of every year, there are a number articles and blog posts focusing on the Top something like the Top 25 Influencers in Toffee Making or US New’s mention of #jobhuntchat in the 10 Smart Ways to Use Social Media in Your Job Search. This holiday season is [...]

December 27, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Your Job Site: Use The Coffee Shop Recruiting Model–Get Your Double Shot

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

This blog post has been published at MonsterThinking.com. Be sure to check out their website and their other featured writers there Online job sites can be found on every virtual corner, just like your neighborhood coffee shop. When I visited my local java brewer recently, it occurred to me that a job site can mirror [...]

September 24, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

My Top 10 & Celebrating 3 Years with Blogging4Jobs

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

It’s been three years since I started Blogging4Jobs, and it’s been a journey.Â The original site, BloggingforJobs was a free blogger site where I wrote for a about a year and a half before moving to Blogging4Jobs.com where we are today. Â I’ve written nearly 400 blog posts since September 17, 2007.Â I can honestly [...]

September 17, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Job Search Secrets–Season 2

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

What a summer it has been. As the weather starts to cool down and we get back into the daily grind of school and family activities, the Job Search Secrets webshow on Mingle Media TV is heating up. I’m excited to announce that we are back for Season 2, Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 9 PM EST. The format has been [...]

September 13, 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 →

What is the “Get Social Conference?”

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

â€œBringing like-minded people together in an un-conference format.â€ Thatâ€™s the petty much sums up the idea ofÂ Get Social Conference.Â My friend, Bryan Wempen and I have put together a series of 1/2 traveling unconferences that will reach a number of midwest locations.Â For a number of the general professional population, the concept of social media [...]

April 8, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →