Latest from Jennifer
Acing the interview and beyond
Originally published in the Wabash College Bachelor As seniors, you’ve now executed a solid college strategy, ensuring you’ve not only learned the technical skills and got the grades, but acquired practical work experience to qualify for your first real job. You’ve...
Securing SKILLFUL Internships
Originally published in the Wabash College Bachelor Sophomore and junior years are exciting. You’ve made it past the unknowns during your freshman year and are not yet under the pressure of post-graduation responsibilities. This is no time to slack off. ...
Indiana Women in Tech Week: Closing the gender gap
Published September 20, 2024 in Inside Indiana BusinessIn the late 1980’s, about 30% of computer science degrees were awarded to women. During that same time, I was a high school student enrolled in Basic and Fortran classes. I don’t recall many, if any, other girls...
A Strategy for College
Originally published in the Wabash College Bachelor, September 2024So, you’ve made it to college. You and everyone else in your freshman tutorial. In a few short years, you’ll be going head to head with college students near and far as you enter a competitive job...
Digital Fluency: It’s Not Just About Tech, It’s About the Future
Originally published in the TechPoint Index, May 2024 The world is moving faster than ever. It seems like just yesterday I was excited about my first iPhone (it was an iPhone 3, by the way.) Now, we’re casually discussing artificial intelligence (AI) over coffee. But...
Essential Networking Strategies
If my career journey has taught me one thing, it’s that networking matters. From business relationships to career opportunities to mentors and even new friends. Whether you're starting out or a seasoned professional – strategic networking can open the right doors. The...
Higher Education: A New & Clear Value Proposition
The value proposition in higher education is lost. It is unclear to its audience or, at minimum, no longer resonates. Traditional pathways in liberal arts, social sciences, fine arts, and the business schools continue to be challenged in articulating the tie between the academic coursework and student outcomes (aka full-time employment). Adding fuel to the fire is public perception.
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In the Media
Tech-layoff support groups have emerged on LinkedIn over the past year
Market Watch
February 10, 2024
What Do You Do When The Unexpected Happens - Part 1
Your Life, Your Story. Rise Up Podcast w/ Jill O’Boyle
February 7, 2024
What Do You Do When The Unexpected Happens - Part 2
Your Life, Your Story. Rise Up Podcast w/ Jill O’Boyle
February 9, 2024
Terre Haute Women's Conference draws 175
Yahoo! Finance
March 19, 2023
Jennifer Merrell Entrepreneurial Experience Lecture
Ball State University
April 14, 2022
Future Disruptors in Technology, Leadership, and Business: The Horizon Report
CICS 2021 Horizon Report
August 3, 2021
Xtern Program Expands to Muncie, Additional Expansion Expected
Muncie Journal
October 27, 2020
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