Expert Strategies for Job Seekers in a Digital Age with Jess Miller-Merrell | Career Hack 11

Career Hack

Dive into the evolving world of human resources with Jess Miller-Merrell, a seasoned HR expert and chief training facilitator at Exceptional HR and HR, Leadership Coach and Trainer @ Workology. In this episode of Career Hack, Jess shares invaluable insights on how HR practices have transformed from administrative roles to strategic partners in business. Learn how these changes affect you as a job seeker and what you can do to stand out in a competitive job market.

Here's What You'll Learn:

🚀 The evolution of HR from basic administrative roles to strategic business partnerships.

🎯 How HR's strategic shift impacts recruitment and your job search strategy.

🌟 Effective tactics for making your job applications stand out in a sea of candidates.

🛠 Practical tips for networking and building professional relationships that last.

📈 The importance of personal branding and how social media can affect your job prospects.

💡 How to navigate the job application process efficiently, including what to look for in company culture and potential red flags.

Timestamps:

🎙️ Introduction to Jess Miller-Merrell and Her Background - (00:00:00)

📈 Jess's Experience and Evolution in HR since 2005 - (00:01:43)

🤝 Impact of HR Developments on Job Seekers and Employees - (00:03:58)

⚙️ Automations and Processes in Hiring - (00:04:35)

🚦 Green and Red Flags in the Job Application Process - (00:05:04)

❄️ Continuing to Apply and Interview During Hiring Freezes - (00:07:09)

🌐 Networking Strategy for Young Professionals - (00:08:03)

🤔 The Importance of Networking and Presence in Relevant Spaces - (00:09:14)

🏢 Approach to Conferences and Engagements - (00:10:01)

🖥️ Application Processes and Leveraging AI in Applications - (00:13:20)

🏠 Remote Work Challenges and Strategies for New Professionals - (00:26:13)

Mentioned resources

Workology - https://workology.com/

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@workologyblog

Greenhouse - https://grow.greenhouse.com/

Get in touch with Jess Miller-Merrell

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmillermerrell/

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