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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7 Resume Mistakes to Avoid by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jun, 2011 There’s plenty of great advice out there to help you create an amazing resume—plenty of “dos.” But it’s a good idea to keep in mind that there are some things that you should not do when writing your resume as well. So before you write another word, consider the following resume pitfalls. Say No To … 1. Writing dense paragraphs: For many hiring managers, resumes are boring, repetitive documents, so it’s your job to m... |
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A Creative Way to Boost Your Executive Brand by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jun, 2011 The online world has plenty to offer the executive job seeker. Unfortunately, many executives either aren’t yet on board or don’t completely understand the benefits of boosting their brand over the Internet. One great way to get started is by guest blogging with Web sites in your field. Haven’t considered this as an option yet? Here are some reasons to get started on this venture right away! You Can Widen Your Audienc... |
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4 Simple Ways to Overcome the Age Factor in Your Resume by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jun, 2011 Growing older is something that creeps into the mind of many professionals, especially if they have reached their 50s or 60s and are on the hunt for a new job. Some worry that they may not be considered viable candidates in the eyes of employers when compared to younger professionals. But as a wise, skilled, top-level candidate, there is no reason for you to feel any less qualified. In fact, you are likely more qualified... |
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4 Ways to Develop Your Resume Like an Executive Resume Writer by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jun, 2011 Writing an executive resume is challenging; tough decisions must be made along the way, including which career information should and should not be included. If you’re perplexed by how to push forward, you could always adopt the mentality of an executive resume writer. Here are some tips for taking this approach: Quantity Speaks Volumes An executive resume writer works diligently to position you and your resume in a wa... |
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Defining the Selection Process – What Happens After You Submit Your Resume by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jun, 2011 Have you ever wondered what happens to your resume after you submit it? Many job seekers spend hours every day shipping resumes off to prospective employers without an idea of what happens after they’ve hit the send button. Knowing what your resume goes through after it has been submitted is a mystery that many job seekers would like solved. A recent CNN Money article explored the process that a resume goes through at one... |
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How to Utilize Numbers to Create an Accomplishment-Based Resume by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jun, 2011 When writing a resume, one of your biggest challenges is figuring out how to get the message across that you’re a results-maker. One of the best ways to get this done is by using numbers. Quantifying what you’ve accomplished helps the hiring manager envision what you can get done at a new company. Want to know how to get it done? Here are some tips to consider. Look at the Amount of What You’ve Accomplished A great way t... |
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3 Techniques to Avoid a Boring, Never-Gets-Read Resume by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jun, 2011 Writing resumes can be tedious—and even stressful at times. If any of us could help it, we’d probably write one resume, create a blanket e-mail that read, “Here I am! Hire me!”, add the e-mail address of every hiring manager on the planet, and then hit send. But we know this isn’t the way to go—which is why we create different resumes for each job. The problem is, that oftentimes our resumes manage to look the same anywa... |
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3 Tips for Writing Your First Resume after Being Fired by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jun, 2011 There’s often nothing more shocking than being fired from a job. Not only is it difficult to lose an income, but the stigma attached to it can be difficult to overcome. For some, the idea of applying for a new job after being fired can be overwhelming. How do you tell a prospective employer that your old employer decided to let you go? There are ways to create a resume that doesn’t rain on an already-muddy situation. Let’s ... |
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3 Ways to Ease the Monotony of Resume Writing by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jun, 2011 It’s true that everyone can get tired of writing resumes. But the reason for it isn’t usually laziness; it’s that the process can feel so tedious. Having to sit there and think about everything you’ve accomplished in your career can be overwhelming, especially since you have to incorporate different information into each resume every time you apply for a different position. The process can sometimes be so tedious that it ... |
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5 Key Questions to Ask When Writing Your Resume by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jun, 2011 Are you in the middle of writing your resume but are having a difficult time finding the right information to include? Well, some of it is self-explanatory (education, job history, etc.), but sometimes it’s hard to decide which skills to include as well as which accomplishments within your work history to note. If you’re feeling stuck, it’s good to ask yourself some questions in order to get yourself moving. Here are five... |
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