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Who Wins the Oklahoma Social Media Govenor Battle?

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

I don’t normally write about political issues here at Blogging4Jobs.  I am, however, intrigued by the Oklahoma Governor’s race because of social media.  I thought it would be an interesting comparison to look at the candidates side by side and evaluating them using some basic social media indicators. Earlier this weekend, Jari Askins sent me [...]

October 31, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Emotional Intelligence – People Are Listening

by Jessica Miller-Merrell
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Earlier this week I had a revelation.  People read what I write and listen to what I have to say.   It’s funny because I don’t often think about the people who read this blog and don’t leave a comment or contact me directly.  Apparently, my thoughts and ideas influence others and not just those [...]

October 12, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

More Details About OK Blogging Week

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Upcoming Events & Festivities for OK Blog Week Created as a way for bloggers to network and learn from another across the state.  Whether you are a seasoned blogger, mommy blogger, or soon to be blogger, we can all learn from one another.  The cost is FREE and includes food courtesy of the Oklahoma Prosperity Project promoting the upcoming [...]

September 27, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Learn More About Oklahoma Blogger Week

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

As someone who’s been a blogger for four years, I can talk about the amazing benefits personally and professionally.  Blogging is a great way to go beyond 140 characters and share with your readers more about you.  And after being part of the Gotta Love Chevy OK Program, I realized I wanted to bring awareness to this [...]

August 19, 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 →

It’s a Dry Powder Job Market (Part I)

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Is our economy recovering? I’d like to think yes, but after viewing the most recent December Job Report, I’m not quite so sure.  In the United States we had 85,000 new people file for unemployment benefits this last month.  My concern for the economy and our reported recovery is three fold. November and December are historically [...]

January 10, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jobs in Alternative Energy

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

It’s no secret that everyone is going green these days.  People are working to reduce their carbon footprint and lessen the negative impact their families and businesses have on the environment.  I was fortunate enough to attend the Oklahoma Alternative Energy Conference held in Oklahoma City, OK.  The conference which was held December 2nd & 3rd, [...]

December 14, 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 [...]

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