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Google Isn’t Earning the Google+ Hype

by Ray_anne
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I can remember when I bought my first stereo, it played cassette tapes and had a radio.  It was post-the LP /vinyl album era and pre-compact disc.  I LOVED it!  Since I have already dated myself, I’ll go one further:  the first album I ever bought was Billy Joel’s The Nylon Curtain.  Eight-track tapes had [...]

August 8, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

New Tools–Twitter for Job Seekers

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Being in the job search is tough and as a job seeker you are not alone especially with the more than 15 million who are out of work and in the job hunt.  People don’t prepare for the job search although they should at least six months in advance.  This provides you opportunity to grow [...]

March 7, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

What is Twitter?

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Twitter was a service originally created for friends, family, and co-workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing? It was originally developed for use with SMS text messaging. Twitter users post tweets written in 140 characters or fewer. Think of Twitter as a virtual cocktail party. [...]

January 6, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Join Me at the OKC Employer Council Sept. 9th

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Please join me at the OKC Employer Council next Tuesday, September 9th! I will be one of the expert panelist discussing the topic LinkedIn or Locked Out: The Dangers & Delights of Social Networking. Thanks for your support!! Cheers! Jessica *********************************************** Join the OKC Employer Metro Council for A Panel Discussion See Attached Program for [...]

September 3, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Using LinkedIn to Your Advantage

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

I am a huge proponent of LinkedIn and all its glory! This site is a great way for recruiters to connect with other opening networkers, contacts, and candidates that are not otherwise posting their resumes on major job boards like Monster and CareerBuilder for all to see. So, why not take the approach of a [...]

June 12, 2008 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Links for your viewing pleasure

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Since starting this blog, I have came across several interesting websites and links about the job search. Check them out!! Knowledge is power and through proper preparation, effort, and research you can find a company that you don’t mind, and dare I say enjoy working for. BTW-Don’t forget to join my linkedin network. It’s my [...]

December 30, 2007 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Part II: Food for thought-Online Social Networking

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

My New Year’s Resolution for 2008 is increasing my networking circle both online and in person. It’s obvious if you’ve spent any amount of time online that social networking online is increasingly becoming more and more important. I already mentioned how hiring manager’s are viewing candidate’s myspace pages as part of the background check process. [...]

December 9, 2007 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Part I: Online Social Networking–Recruiter’s Dirty Little Secret

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

What’s on your MySpace, Facebook, or Friendster page? Did you know that the content on your social networking page could keep you from getting a job? Yup, it’s true. More and more companies are viewing your social networking page as part of the hiring and background check process. I, myself have viewed candidate’s social networking [...]

December 1, 2007 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

The Art of Networking

by Jessica Miller-Merrell

Networking, it’s everywhere, but what does it really mean? It’s more than just collecting business cards. Frankly, networking is a whole lotta work. To me networking is developing long-lasting relationships with key individuals who can serve a purpose and benefit to you in your career or with your organization while doing the same for themselves, [...]

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November 14, 2007 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →