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  • by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - September 20, 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...
  • by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - September 20, 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 latt...
  • by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - September 20, 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 whil...
  • by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - August 3, 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 Lim...
  • by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - August 3, 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 un...
  • by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - August 3, 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 simil...
  • by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - July 29, 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 t...
  • by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - July 27, 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 the...
  • by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - July 27, 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...
  • by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - July 27, 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 wheth...