Here is a recent answer that I provided to someone on LikedIn regarding the changing job market. Question: With newspapers in a quick decline, where should my students look for internships and jobs? Free-falling revenues and major cutbacks at many newspapers are a cause for concern for my students at the University of Oklahoma College of [...]
Monday, May 12, 2008
Dear bloggingforjobs, I’ve been in the job search for 8 months. I’ve applied for over 150 jobs and interviewed 25 different times. I’m so fed up, frustrated, and feel like a failure. Can you please help me? Jobless ********************************************************** Dear Jobless, I’m sorry you’ve been in the job hunt for so long. Depending upon the position you are looking for, [...]
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Dear bloggingforjobs, I’m a single mom who is re-entering the workforce after taking 9 months off to care for my sick mother. My last job before that only lasted 6 months. How do I answer the question about my gaps in employment in an interview? Thank you, Cindy S. *********************************************************** Dear Cindy, It is fairly common for most people to have [...]
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Dear Bloggingforjobs: I love your blog! I have been actively searching for a couple months for a new position in public relations. Several weeks ago, I discovered I am pregnant. When should I tell the employer I’m expecting? I’m afraid that if I tell them now, they won’t hire me, but I’m also afraid that [...]
Friday, March 14, 2008
Beginning next week, I will have a weekly segment called ASK the Recruiter. Please email me your question to jmiller-merrell@sbcglobal.net or visit my myspace page or linkedin page to ask your question. One question will be selected weekly and posted on my blog. Don’t be shy. I know there’s a question you have been dying to [...]
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