"Always Be Prepared" in the Job Search

Preparing yourself while in the Job Search

With the current state of the economy, the girl scout motto says it best, “always be prepared” especially when it comes to your job search and my friend Mark is no exception. Four weeks ago, Mark started to feel uneasy in his job as a IT professional. Always Be Prepared in the Job Search Over […]

Finding Your Balance. . .

Finding your Balance while Unemployed

Darrell Marsh received his layoff notice in May of 2008. Like millions of other Americans and Canadians, Marsh’s emotions ran the gamut from anger to depression to mourning. Marsh, however, would not let unemployment define who he is and his website, Balance Force (www.balanceforce.ca) was born. Marsh’s site, Balance Force went live in November of […]

Creative or Overbearing Job Search Tactic: You Decide!

Using your Social Media Networks in the Job Search

It’s no secret that the job market is flooded with qualified professionals who are eager to work. Earlier today I received an interesting email from a first level LinkedIn contact who is currently in the job search. Receiving an email like this is not unusual given my profession, however, this particular communication caught my attention. […]

Networking on a Budget with Cup of Coffee Networkers

Networking Locally Through a Cup of Coffee

Want to network locally for just the cost of a cup of coffee? Networking on a Budget with Cup of Coffee Networkers 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 […]

How to Survive Unemployment

Insights on Surviving Unemployment

Surviving unemployment seems to be at the forefront of everyone’s minds these days. Take a look at the slideshare below and be sure to read my previous post also titled, “Surviving Unemployment.” Surviving Unemployment Surviving Unemployment View more presentations from Jessica Miller-merrell, sphr. (tags: unemployment job)

Jumpstart Your Jobsearch with B4J

Job tips pdf from Blogging4jobs

Need to jumpstart your job search? Receive a job tips pdf from Blogging4jobs. Leave a comment on any of my blog postings between now and April 1st and receive a free job tips pdf via email from me. Make sure you include your email address with the comment posting. A good friend of mine hosted […]