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Personal Style and the Interview

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Many articles have been written about perfecting your resume or honing your interviewing skills. While those are key elements, your interviewing style is rarely mentioned. Understanding style, both yours and that of the interviewer may help you ace an interview. One instrument to measure your style is the DiSC Classic.   History The DiSC behavioral [...]

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I Feel the Need…the Need for Speed (Networking)

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Last night, I had the pleasure of attending the Business Network Chicago After Hours Event, which included a terrific, informative presentation on social media by my new friend Dean DeLisle (www.forwardprogress.net or @deandelisle) and my first experience with speed networking. I’ve been to regular networking events before, but speed networking was completely new to me. The schedule of the [...]

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Smile. . . You’re Underqualified

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

… under-qualified… or at least you feel like you are. I mean why else would you not have received the position right. Hearing the news   You’ve had the interview, heard the call, received the email, and opened that letter. Finally you hear, in oh so many words:   Thank you for your interest in [...]

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Oh Wise & Recent New Hire

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

So how about those informational interviews? They’re a fantastic way of intelligence gathering and getting your name out there for potential openings.  They’re great practice for actual job interviews but without the crushing nervousness. You can ask for feedback and the interviewer won’t feel the pressure of having to hire.  Heck, sometimes I just pick [...]

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OVERQUALIFIED! Candidates Need Not Apply

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

I recently brought my car to a mechanic for scheduled maintenance; just an oil change is all I needed. When I arrived I noticed the metal sign, proudly hung outside the door announcing “ASE Certified – Over 30 years experience”. Obviously, he has way too much experience to do a simple oil change…..and even if [...]

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