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Erin Kennedy, MCD, CMRW commented on Jessica Miller-Merrell, SPHR's blog post Shoestring Networking
"Great advice! Keeps people aware of who they come in contact with and the possibilities those connections may lead to. Just goes to show - you never know where your next big job lead might come from! Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW Professional Resume…"
Jun 16, 2009
Jessica Miller-Merrell, SPHR posted a blog post

Shoestring Networking

In these economic times, the best defense in the job market is a good offense. Building a solid networking base to draw from takes time, planning, and effort. Effective networkers develop and maintain relationships long before they become an aggressive job seeker.Traditional networking is about getting back to basics and streamlining your networking in a creative and cost effective sort of way. My concept, Shoestring Networking is all about high octane networking and developing relationships…See More
Jun 14, 2009

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Norman, OK
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My name is Jessica Miller-Merrell. I'm a Human Resource Professional who is passionate about recruiting and the job search. Visit my blog at www.bloggingforjobs.blogspot.com and learn tips and tricks for the job hunt. Learn the unwritten rules of the job search.
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Shoestring Networking



In these economic times, the best defense in the job market is a good offense. Building a solid networking base to draw from takes time, planning, and effort. Effective networkers develop and maintain relationships long before they become an aggressive job seeker.



Traditional networking is about getting back to basics and streamlining your networking in a creative and cost effective sort of way. My concept, Shoestring Networking is… Continue

Posted on June 14, 2009 at 11:13pm — 1 Comment

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HR & Recruiting Professionals: Please take a short 13 question survey to help those in the job search.



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Results will be discussed in future blog posts at www.bloggingforjobs.blogspot.com to come and shared with HR professionals and job seekers alike.



Jessica Miller-Merrell is a Human Resource professional with a passion for recruiting and… Continue

Posted on February 2, 2009 at 11:38am

7 Ways to Network for the Holidays

No matter who you are or where you work, networking is the key to a successful career and future! According to About.com 60% of all jobs are found as a result of networking. It's never too early to start or too late. And the holidays should be no exception. Here are 7 ways to network during the busy holiday season with low cost and minimal effort.





E cards. Send out free internet Holiday cards to your network. Hallmark.com has a large variety of interesting and work… Continue

Posted on November 29, 2008 at 2:30pm

I'm Number Eight!

Check it out. Bloggingforjobs is listed as Number 8 on the Career 100 Risesmart site. The site is a global ranking of top english language career blogs. (Yup, I said GLOBAL!)



I want to say thank you for your continued support and feedback. I created this blog almost a year and a half ago with the job seeker in mind. So enjoy and keep fighting the good fight!



Happy Hunting!



Jessica

www.bloggingforjobs.blogspot.com



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Posted on November 23, 2008 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

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Putting the Right Social Media Face First

Face-to-face networking is incredibly important, and if you know your way around, then you have a distinct advantage over much of your competition. You’re making a serious mistake if you do not have a social media presence or if you skip social media sites all together.If you’ve neglected to create a social media presence, especially on LinkedIn, then you are missing out on an incredible opportunity to find open positions. Targeted, extensive networking is still the number one way to find a…See More
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How To Never Miss Your Next Big Job Opportunity

Opportunities are all around us. We just have to know how to spot them and when to accept them.In terms of finding a new job, closing yourself off to new opportunities is one of the worst things you can do. In the current job market, you are competing not only with people in your previous industry, but also with others who are open to new opportunities.On the other hand, by opening yourself up, you flip this argument in your favor. You now have many more jobs available to you and are competing…See More
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