Michelle Merritt

LATEST ARTICLES ( 229 )

• How to Ask Questions in an Interview

  

  Did you know that you get to ask questions in an interview, too? Last week we talked about how to answer the worst interview questions. But as this article on... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Worst Interview Questions

  A recent article in Entrepreneur magazine described "The 25 Trickiest Questions Apple Will Ask in a Job Interview." And we would have to agree: These might be... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• What Should You Bring to Your Interview?

  

  An interview is difficult enough, thank you, without juggling 17 things as you prepare to shake hands with the person who could decide your career fate. At the... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• What Have You Accomplished?

  One of the most common mistakes we see on a resume is listing your job description for the position you held rather than sharing what you've accomplished in... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Top 5 Tips on Saying No

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

  Posted on 18 February 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Job Search Checklist

  One of the top 5 New Year's resolutions is to find a new job. Since about 45% of us make resolutions but only 8% of us keep them, I'm creating the New Year... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Weekend Recharge: Building a Support System

  None of us can go it alone but often we feel isolated when we're searching for a new job, working toward a promotion, or struggling to make professional changes... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Eat the Frog First

  This advice has come up so many times in the last few weeks, it's time to share it here. A few years ago I hosted an event where each speaker shared the... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Top 3 Job Searching Tips

  Congratulations! You've decided this is your year. This is the year you're going to find a new job and make some positive changes. That's great but where do... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why 2015 is the Year to Find a New Job

  For years now we've been waiting and wondering when the right time would be to change jobs. Many who were lucky enough to keep their jobs post 2008 have been... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Is Northeast Indiana Doing Enough to Retain Top Talent?

  

  This week, I learned of three colleagues leaving the area for other communities they believe value their talents more than NE Indiana. Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• What Happens #WhenWeSayYes

  

  Have you ever wondered what would happen if you just started say YES in your life?  A few years ago I realized, most subconsciously, I was saying no a bunch. Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Career Tips for Plus Size Professionals

  

  This week, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Sarah Browne for AOL Jobs for her article “5 Career Tips for Plus-Size Professionals” Check it out and... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Rape Survivor’s Open Letter to George Will

  Warning: this open letter contains triggers that may be harmful to some.Dear Mr. Will,I have recently read your Op Ed in the New York Post and am pleased to... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• You Are Not Alone, New Website for Rape Survivors

  “Perhaps most important, we need to keep saying to anyone out there who has ever been assaulted: you are not alone. We have your back. I’ve got your back. Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Interviewing 101: How to Answer “What Are 3 Things Your Former Manager Would Lik...

  

  Strengths Weaknesses flickr image by Paul Prival In our Interviewing 101 series we’re helping you answer one of the Forbes most common interview questions... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Plus Size Women: Please Stop Sabotaging Your Own Career

  

  Earlier this month, I had to opportunity to lead two sessions at the Body Love Conference in Tucson, AZ. My sessions were titled Learning to Love Your Body Afte... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Monday Motivation: Never Quit

  

  This was sent to me by a client who is out there every day in the muck of trying to find a new job.  He’s doing everything right and when the time is right,... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Select Good Employment References

  

  Selecting strong employment references requires more thought and commitment than you might think.  Here are a few tips for getting the right references.1.... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Monday Motivation: Defining Success

  

  Tammi her TJR Select wines. What an inspiration!“However you define your success, remember this, you can not define it for anyone else and you can not judge... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION