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Social Media Helps Job Seekers Find Work

by Jessica Miller-Merrell
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So when I say “Social Media can help you get a job” The replies are usually, only if you happen to be chatting to the right person, I didn’t think of Facebook like that or Yes I heard something about Twitter and jobs. Social Media is powerful and if you are currently looking for a [...]

July 8, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Say It With a Resume & Resume Template

by Jessica Miller-Merrell
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Your resume is the single most important marketing document a job seeker uses in the job search.  I also find that the resume is the one document that job seekers also struggle with most.  While I agree that resumes are becoming a thing of the past and online profiles and proposal style documents are the [...]

June 7, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Job Search Secrets Webshow Moves to Tuesdays

by Jessica Miller-Merrell
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It’s been nearly two years since I started livestreaming my Job Search Secrets webshow to educate job seeker on the unwritten rules of the job search.  And for nearly the past two years, we’ve been live every Sunday night.  And I’m excited to announce a change in day and time to better accommodate viewers.  The [...]

April 6, 2011 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 →

Job Search Secrets Webshow Takes Summer Break

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Since September of 2009, the Job Search Secrets webshow has been coming to a live internet stream near you Sundays at 9 PM EST.  The weekly show features live guests as well as (me), your host talking about everything related to the job search.  Most television shows on the big three networks regularly take the summer off, [...]

August 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Job Search Contest Winners Announced

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

You may remember this little contest I had on my blog the last several weeks featuring Job Search Bloggers. The results were amazing.  We had over 200 comments or votes posted on the blogs and a lot of interest and traffic on the world wide web. Just to recap, here are our finalists- Joel White’s [...]

May 18, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

How Not to be Chum Looking for a Job After 40

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Have you ever noticed how once you hit 40 (or it seems so to some), there are young vicious sharks swimming around you on your search for work? They act friendly, but you just KNOW that they are circling and waiting to have you for lunch. I’d like to give you a few tips on [...]

May 2, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

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 [...]

May 2, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

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 [...]

May 2, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

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 [...]

May 2, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

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 [...]

May 2, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Win Some Cash–Job Search Blogger Contest

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

The job search presents many challenges for candidates who are eager to land a new position as well as recruiters and hiring managers.  Experts like career coaches, job coaches, and resume writers provide job seekers valuable resources to help them get a leg up in the job search.  As someone who has been in both [...]

April 22, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Can I Collect Unemployment If I Relocate?

by Jessica Miller-Merrell
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A Blogging4Jobs reader asked, “I was just laid off on 4/8. I live in Texas and if I can would like to find a job here. If by the end of May I do not have any success, I would like to relocate to California as my children live there (I am divorced).  My question [...]

April 11, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

10 Creative Job Search Secrets–Guaranteed

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Leveraging your network is extremely important in your job search.  Collaboration is no different.  It’s essential in making your job search happen and with positive results. The job market is extremely competitive.  Because of this, it is easy for companies and hiring manager’s to overlook qualified candidates because they are inundated with hundreds or thousands [...]

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