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Local Newspaper Ignores Bloggers

by Jessica Miller-Merrell
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Some of you may know that I am the PR/Social Media Director for the Oklahoma State HR Council also known as OKHR.  I’m also HR blogger here at Blogging4Jobs.  My role at OKHR is to drive awareness about the professional association with the added hope of increasing membership.  I’ve pitched to the press here in [...]

May 2, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Inbound Marketing vs. Spray and Pray

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

I do my fair share of talking about the importance and effective uses of blogging as a form of external promotion and what analytics giant, Hubspot calls “inbound marketing.”  Companies, individuals, and agencies can benefit from positioning themselves as an expert in their niche or industry field.  This form of inbound marketing is certainly less expensive than it’s more [...]

October 25, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Just Dance–The First Follower & Leadership (video)

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

It takes guts to be a leader.  You have a crazy idea and you begin dancing, singing, shouting, or tweeting your revelation.  It’s hard work being an innovator and a leader, but the first follower is really the key to an idea, program, or new product’s success. The first follower is the guy that takes [...]

October 17, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Saying Goodbye to Malibu

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

You may remember that I had the opportunity to test drive a Chevy Malibu for 4 weeks as part of the Gotta Love Chevy OK Program.  It’s been an amazing experience and sadly late last week I had to say goodbye to the Chevy Malibu. I enjoyed the experience and was more than satisfied with the Malibu [...]

August 16, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

HeartLine Auctions Hermes Birkin Bag at FOH Gala

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Four and a half years ago, I was new in town looking for a job and opportunities to network and build experience.  A phone call inquiring about volunteer opportunities led me to HeartLine.  HeartLine is an non-profit that services the entire state of Oklahoma doing a lot of different and valuable services including suicide prevention and [...]

August 10, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Learn and Lead with Project Management

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Whether you are an Human Resource professional or business person, the game of life and business is ongoing.  Environments change, rules evolve, and business expands and progresses.  To stay on top of your game as a professional and leader in your industry and organization, you must always be pushing yourself to do and be better. [...]

August 9, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

OKC Biz Blogger Selected to Test Drive Chevy

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Jessica Miller-Merrell participates in 4 week Gotta Love Chevy Program 07.13.2010 – OKLAHOMA CITY — — A prominent Oklahoma City blogger is among those selected to test-drive a Chevy for the next four weeks. Jessica Miller-Merrell, an author, HR executive and business blogger at Blogging4Jobs.com will pick up her 2011 Chevy Malibu at 1:30 p.m. [...]

July 13, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Job Search Bailout–An Interview with Jeffrey Gitomer

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Part of my own strategy to build my brand, gain business, and establish myself as an expert in my field is by using my blog to write and interview other experts and companies promoting them while continuing to build and strengthen my own relationships. Last Friday was no exception. Through a simple LinkedIn invitation to [...]

January 18, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

OKC, Vote Yes for Maps 3

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Although I have only lived in the Oklahoma City Metro area for 3 1/2 years, I consider Oklahoma to be my home.  I’m excited to be a part of such a progressive, exciting, and wonderful city!  Take a look at the video to learn more about Maps 3 and don’t forget to vote YES for [...]

December 3, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

An Open Letter to @OKDOT

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Dear OKDOT (Oklahoma Department of Transportation), I read recently in the Oklahoman about your use of Twitter as a way to update Oklahoman travelers about construction, heavy traffic, and weather conditions.  Twitter is a fantastic way for you to connect with drivers and travelers whether its during our daily commute to work or if someone is just passing through.  [...]

October 25, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Are You Connected?

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Last week marked the two-month anniversary of my arrival to Oklahoma.  After being in California six months, missing home and nowhere to use my degree in communication, it seemed best to go back to the 405. Leaving California with just a pocket full of money, no job, and nowhere to live, I certainly had my [...]

October 18, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Press Release–Botox & Your Job Search

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Botox & Your Job Search Physical Enhancements Help Job Seekers Find Jobs OKLAHOMA CITY With the U.S. September job report hitting another 26 year high with more than 263,000 jobs lost and a 9.8% unemployment rate, job seekers are looking for creative ways to appear younger in their job search. The only live job search [...]

October 11, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Carnival of Hope

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

A little over three years ago I became a volunteer for an organization that has changed my life.  Heartline Oklahoma provides a variety of different services from suicide prevention, 2-1-1, the CareLine, and the Volunteer Center.  Since 1971, Heartline has connected Oklahomans 24 hours a day with over 100 volunteers. The Carnival of Hope features bloggers who [...]

August 19, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Networking on a Budget with Cup of Coffee Networkers

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Want to network locally for just the cost of a cup of coffee? Whether you are in the job search, marketing, sales, or new to the area, networking is an important part of being a successful professional. These days it’s not just about your skills and qualifications but also about who you know. Join Cup [...]

February 25, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

OKC Metro Tweetup

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Click on the link below to register to attend the OKC Metro Tweetup on February 26, 2009 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Panera Meeting Room located at the intersection of 104th and S. Penn in South OKC. The event is FREE!! We will have networking and a short presentation regarding getting the most out of Twitter. [...]

January 15, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Best & Worst Cities for Job Seeker

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Check out another article below from Forbes listing the best and worst cities to be in the job hunt in. For most of us in the OKC Metro, we already know that this market is challenging for businesses and recruiters looking to hire. For the job seeker, living in Milwaukee and OKC, it couldn’t be [...]

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