A nationally recognized resume expert, Jessica Holbrook Hernandez is President/CEO of Great Resumes Fast and a former human resources manager and recruiter. Leveraging more than ten years’ experience directing hiring practices for Fortune 500 companies, Jessica has developed proprietary, innovative and success-proven resume development and personal branding strategies that generate powerful res...
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How Twitter Hashtags Can Help You Find a Position by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Nov, 2011 Everyone probably remembers the first time they heard about Twitter and about how young people were throwing around their one-liners about sitting on the porch, walking to the mailbox, walking back to the porch, sitting down …well, you get the picture. But since that time, Twitter has evolved into an amazing resource for companies seeking customers—and even job seekers looking for work. One reason that seekers have had suc... |
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Long-Term Employment Is a Plus … So Prove It in Your Resume by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Nov, 2011 While long-term employment is always favored over long-term unemployment or a job-hopping history, it’s easy as a worker to feel like you’ve stuck with the same title in the same company for too long. If you’re ready to move on to a new position but worry that hiring managers will think you don’t have enough variety in your resume, here are some ideas to give your resume that fresh, updated look you’re hoping for. Remove O... |
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Need a Resume Checklist? Here’s One That Spans Most Industries by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Nov, 2011 Isn’t life always easier when we’re able to come up with a list or set of guidelines to follow to complete a specific project? Whether you’re checking off items on your grocery list or using a checklist to pack your bags before a big trip, this level of organization is great when trying to accomplish a goal. As a person cranking out multiple resumes a day, a checklist is a good way to ensure you are incorporating key eleme... |
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Ready for a High-Paying Hospitality Career? Consider These Resume Adjustments by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Nov, 2011 The hospitality industry offers a large number of amazing employment opportunities, largely due to its vast array of career options. Whether you’re looking to become an executive chef or casino general manager, you could easily boost your income into the six-figure range. But doing so will require making some adjustments to your resume. Highlight and Quantify Leadership When you embark on a career in the hospitality in... |
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Researching Target Employers to Enhance Your Executive Resume by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Nov, 2011 Competing for jobs at the executive level can be challenging. As with any other level within the job market, there are many qualified candidates applying for positions every day, which means it’s up to you to find the edge you need to score an interview—and hopefully the job. One way to make hiring managers notice your resume is to personalize it, meaning you target every aspect of the company you’re applying to. Of cours... |
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Switching Biotech Fields? Here Are Some Resume Tips to Ease the Transition by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Nov, 2011 The biotech industry is a vast one with plenty of opportunities for scientists hoping to expand their horizons. Of course, for individuals looking to switch fields within this industry, it can feel a bit intimidating to know that your competition may already have experience you’re hoping to acquire. The good news is that scientists change fields often, even in the postdoc portion of their careers. So don’t feel intimidate... |
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What Makes Your Nursing Resume Stand Out From the Pack? by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Nov, 2011 If you’re just getting your start in nursing or are a seasoned professional looking to switch jobs for the first time in years, the idea of facing competition in your job search can be quite intimidating. Fortunately, you can use your resume as a leveraging tool to give you the advantage you need. Nurses are undoubtedly highly sought after and valued for their expertise within the health care industry, but this doesn’t mea... |
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4 Tips for Giving Your Entry-Level Resume Veteran Appeal by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Sep, 2011 Are you feeling a tad bit intimidated because you’re currently crafting your entry-level resume and worry that you don’t have enough experience to make your resume look impressive? Don’t worry! The key to resume success is to boost your current qualifications—even if you’re on a low rung of the corporate ladder. Giving yourself veteran appeal is easier than you think. 1. Reel Them In With a Great Job Target Just like ... |
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5 Ways to Make Your Executive Thank-You Letter Count by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Sep, 2011 Networking skills are of extreme importance when functioning at any spot on the corporate ladder, but as an executive you have even more work to do. As you know, a part of networking is communicating after you’ve completed the interviewing process. This can easily be accomplished by sending out a thank-you letter. Thank-you letters show just how much you appreciated the opportunity to apply. But not only that, they also ... |
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Breaking Into the Hospitality Industry Requires the Right Resume by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Sep, 2011 The hospitality industry is wonderfully vast, providing interested job seekers a wide array of professional options. Whether you’re looking to be an executive chef or a hotel accountant, there is something for you to do that you’ll love. Because there are so many opportunities for employment in hospitality, some think that it’s easier to enter this industry than others. In some respects, this may be true, depending on the... |
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