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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Is It Time to Rethink Your Job Search Strategy? by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Sep, 2011 Conducting a job search can be a bit of a confusing experience. If you have been looking for employment for weeks without an interview call, you’re likely to be thinking, “What could I be doing wrong?” Sometimes, it’s that you need to make a few small tweaks to your resume—and other times, you need to completely overhaul your job search. If you’re not getting any callbacks, there’s a good chance that you fall into the lat... |
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Utilizing Keywords to Strengthen Your Executive Resume by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Sep, 2011 The process of writing an executive resume can be extensive to say the least. There are many considerations you’ll want to keep in mind along the way in order to ensure you catch the attention of recruiters and hiring managers who read your document. One key component of strengthening your resume is incorporating the right keywords. There are some keywords that you could use to add great depth to your executive resume whi... |
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Is It Time to Hire a Professional Resume Writer? by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Aug, 2011 Most job seekers looking for work make it a habit of writing their own resumes. This is actually a good thing because it allows you to be hands-on in how your professional message is being delivered. But there are times when a seeker may need additional help with the writing process and want the help of a professional resume writer. How do you know when you’re ready to hire a professional? When You Feel Your Ideas Are Li... |
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Tips for Branding Yourself in an Interview by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Aug, 2011 Your personal brand is an essential component in helping you stand out in any aspect of your job search. Defining yourself as a professional is just as crucial in your resume and cover letter as it is in your interview. But how can you go about branding yourself in your interview? Here are some tips that, with a little practice and a lot of confidence, could help you share your personal brand in a way that will make you u... |
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When CVs Are Right for Health Care Jobs by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Aug, 2011 The health care profession is one of the only in the United States that, depending on the circumstance, requires either a standard resume or curriculum vitae (CV). If you are entering the field, under which circumstances should you prepare one or the other? What Is a Curriculum Vitae? First, let’s take a quick look at what a curriculum vitae is. Curriculum vitae (CV) means “the course in one’s life”. This document is ... |
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Consider These 3 Tips When Writing Your Six-Figure Resume by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jul, 2011 Once you reach the executive level and begin writing resumes for a six-figure salary, it becomes crucial that you go that extra mile to show you can provide the results a company is looking for. Your executive resume is beyond important in convincing an employer of this. The problem many top-level professionals experience when writing resumes is they fail to show the depth of their experience. If you want hiring managers ... |
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3 Ways Twitter Can Enhance Your Executive Job Search by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jul, 2011 A whole new world of job search is open to candidates through social media and is booming like never before. It’s already been established just how beneficial this medium can be for individuals conducting professional job searches, especially when LinkedIn is a priority. Twitter has also been deemed a useful tool for job seeking, especially for entry- and mid-level professional job seekers. But should it be utilized at th... |
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4 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your LinkedIn Profile by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jul, 2011 LinkedIn is one of the best online resources for professionals looking to network with other professionals, find employment, or be discovered by hiring managers. If optimized, LinkedIn could ensure you don’t spend too much time unemployed since you’re likely to attract the best of the best in the hiring world. Interested in improving your profile? Here are just a few things you could do the next time you’re signed in that... |
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Categories: Personal Branding by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jul, 2011 You’ve probably heard it a million times: Personal branding is important to the success of a job search. Why is it so important? Because as a unique job seeker, it helps define you as an individual and makes you stand out as a prime candidate. There are aspects of your background that make you incredibly unique and highly qualified—and your job is to highlight those aspects so that hiring managers don’t have to guess whet... |
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Is Your Hospitality Resume Too Broad? by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jul, 2011 As a proud member of the hospitality field, you know that there is a wide variety of industries that you can dabble in and find success. Whether your focus is hotel/casino, restaurant, food service, timeshare, travel, or attractions, you have your choice of a multitude of great careers to prosper in. Many people in hospitality select one industry to study then follow it their entire career. But what if you’ve taken an int... |
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