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One Big Job Search Mistake That Can Make or Break Your Application! by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Mar, 2012 It is amazing to me that even within the career industry (people who should KNOW not to do this), I still see this mistake again and again. Recently, an e-mail came across my desk from a colleague who is looking for a resume writer to add to their growing team. It made me think about the myriad of applications I’ve received over the years when I’ve made a similar call. Again and again, the biggest mistake I’ve seen involves... |
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Resume Branding 101: The Rule of Difference by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Mar, 2012 If I were to say Tiger Woods you would immediately think what? Golf. If I were to say Tom Brady you would say football. What about McDonalds? You don’t go to McDonalds because it reminds you of Subway and you definitely don’t go to Subway because it reminds you of McDonalds. What is my point here? You know the difference. You know what makes each one of these people and places different and it provokes an image in your head. ... |
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Save Your Job Search Today! Replace Your Outdated Resume Objective With A Powerful Branding Summary by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Mar, 2012 A resume objective serves no purpose other than to inform the reader of what your job search objective is—which is like any other job seeker—to find a job. And it typically sounds something like this: To obtain a position with a progressive organization that will utilize my experience and education. Awful, isn’t it? If your resume includes anything similar to what is listed above, then you’re just wasting precious space tha... |
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Tips for Developing Your Biotech Personal Brand by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Mar, 2012 As a proud member of the biotech industry—and a determined job seeker—it’s important that you showcase your involvement in the industry by developing your brand. With the Internet in your corner, creating a brand is easier than you may think. But a bit of effort will be required to really make it “pop”. What is a Personal Brand? A personal brand in the job seeking world is quite simple: it is the personal equivalent ... |
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What are Executive Core Qualifications? And How Can I Incorporate Them Into My Resume? by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Mar, 2012 When applying for positions at the executive level, you may wonder what it is that companies hope that you bring to the table. According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), executive federal job candidates should encompass five executive core qualifications (ECQs). ECQs are defined as “competencies needed to build a federal corporate culture that drives for results” and are required for entry into the Senior ... |
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10 Tips for Landing a Flexible Job by Miriam Salpeter - Mar, 2012 When you're job hunting, you want to target organizations and companies with workplaces and cultures conducive to your lifestyle. And if you're looking for a job with some flexibility, you are in good company: A 2011 national study, conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of the flexible staffing firm Mom Corps, found that 42 percent of working adults are willing to forfeit some percent of their salary in exchange fo... |
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Can I put that I'm good at criticizing films on a resume? by Jason Stauffacher - Mar, 2012 Q: Can I put that I'm good at criticizing films on a resume? (I know that it sounds silly, but it is a skill that a lot of people don't have. I'm fresh out of high school and have no experience so don't be answering that it goes in experience. I'm also good at explaining why movies are good or bad. I can go into deep analyses and I'm able to write well.) A: I feel that you can put this on your CV or your resume. Why do I... |
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Job hunting? What is your greatest strength? by Miriam Salpeter - Mar, 2012 When people ask for help to prepare people for interviews, they inevitably ask how to respond to the “What is your greatest weakness?” question. But what about the times job seekers are asked about identifying their greatest strength or best accomplishment? It’s important to be able to identify and discuss something you are actively improving regarding your qualifications (as long as it is not a major requirement of the jo... |
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What to say when giving a hiring manager my resume? by Jason Stauffacher - Mar, 2012 Q: Okay, I applied online at this store but I'm going to turn in my resume tomorrow morning. What should I say to the hiring manager when I take my resume and CV in? Should I ask for an interview or just give it to her and leave? A: This is a great opportunity to do for a walk-talking interview without setting a proper interview time with HR. And that may lead to a fast job offer than the other route of waiting for the re... |
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LVER/DVOP Directory by Local JobNetwork™ - Mar, 2012 Find Your Local Veterans' Employment Representative (LVER) and/or Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program Contact (DVOP) Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists develop job and training opportunities for veterans, with a special emphasis on veterans with service-connected disabilities. Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVERs) are state... |
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