Michelle Merritt

LATEST ARTICLES ( 229 )

• Tips for Working With a Recruiter

  

  When you're feeling desperate for a new job, a recruiter can seem like a demigod, holding your future in his or her hands. But don't let desperation lead you... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Handle a Case Study Interview

  

  Story problems in math may still strike fear in the heart of many of us. But case study interviews really aren't as scary as they sound (unless they start with... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Are You Too Valuable to Promote?

  

  They call it the curse of competence-the idea that you're too valuable to promote. It's easier for management to keep you in your current position than to find... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why You Must Give Back (or Give First) in Your Network

  

  We all have those friends who ask for something without giving anything in return. "Can you just look this over?" "Would you mind proofing/reviewing/writing thi... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• “I” Vs. “We” in a Job Interview

  

  They may be tiny little pronouns, but whether you use "I" vs. "we" in a job interview can make a huge difference in a hiring manager's perception of your... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why You Should Know Your Next Career Move

  

  Do you remember when you had to be at home to make a phone call, standing next to the wall to which the phone was affixed and limited by the cord? What about... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tips for Formatting a Resume

  

  Do you swear by Times New Roman for your resume and cover letter? Maybe you also still tease and perm your hair, too? Or rock the white high-tops with the... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Best Job Interview Outfit? It Depends.

  

  It was really easy back in the day. When you got a job interview, you got a suit. It didn't matter whether you were a man or a woman or what profession you... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why We’re Recommending “The Passion Test”

  

  How many times have you heard (or said) "follow your passion"? It's a great idea in theory, but it's about as effective as a New Year's resolution to get... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why You Should Always Be Job Hunting

  

  There's nothing wrong with you if you're quite satisfied, thank you, with your job right now. In fact, career satisfaction is what we're all aspiring to.... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why You Need to Learn to Say No

  

  Learning to say no in your personal and professional life can be one of the greatest talents you ever master. I'm ok with saying no to people. In fact, I say... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• New Executive Interview Management Services

  

  They say it's lonely at the top. That has never been more true than when you're interviewing for an executive or C-level position. And that's where Merrfeld... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• New Career Services for the New Year

  

  Happy New Year! Merrfeld is greeting 2016 in style: We're debuting a redesigned website at www.merrfeld.com and offering new career services for the new... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Six Job Search Trends for 2016

  

  Each new year might as well come with a big floppy bow, because it's the gift of a fresh start, bursting with potential and possibilities. We believe that, as... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Five Gifts for a Job Seeker

  

  Be kind to the job seekers in your life. They may be feeling a bit discouraged. They may be leery of holiday gatherings where they'll be asked 50 times whether... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ways to Build Your Brand

  

  Brand building sounds like a task for an ad agency or a company like Kellogg's. It's not something most of us think about on a daily basis. Yet we make countles... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Entrepreneurs’ Resumes Differ

  

  We've established that entrepreneurs need to have resumes. A resume is a persuasive document for potential clients, partners and investors who are considering... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Re-enter the Workforce

  

  If you're trying to re-enter the workforce after a long absence, it can feel as if you're dead last in a foot race. Everyone else who's also looking for a job... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Reasons to Keep Up Your Job Search During the Holidays

  

  Right about now, our culture becomes a bit obsessed with Christmas. Sure, department stores have been sporting tinsel for weeks, but after Halloween, everybody... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Pros and Cons of Unlimited Paid Vacation

  

  Unlimited paid vacation makes most people light up like the idea of calorie-free cake and a new car every year for life. If only. So when LinkedIn became the... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION