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Sep 6, 2024 | 
workitdaily.com | Jessica Hernandez |Jenna Arcand
It can be very demanding to look for another job when your current one is constantly stressing you out. After all, when you get home from a long and frustrating day, the last thing you want to do is give any more thought to the world of work. Unfortunately, most new jobs don't just fall into your lap; you have to go out and get them. Approaching your job search as strategically and as systematically as you would approach your next business deal can help keep the process manageable.
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May 25, 2024 | 
journalgazette.net | Nick Offerman |Ed Yong |Peter Wohlleben |Jessica Hernandez
To kick off the summer, you may encounter various reading lists. These can be fun, easy reads or fun, fantasy fiction. This nonfiction list is for those fun, nature learners to add to your summer list. Maybe you’re planning a trip to a national park or nature preserve. Maybe you want to learn a little more about the lands and waters on which we all depend. Or maybe you cannot afford a trip, either financially or time-wise, and you just want a little bit of an escape.
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May 7, 2024 | 
linkedin.com | Jessica Hernandez
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Jan 29, 2024 | 
greatresumesfast.com | Jessica Hernandez
“Never thought I’d be in the position where I can’t even get a phone call for a position.”“I’ve been job searching for 6 months with no interviews.”Could anything be more disheartening than submitting resumes for roles you’re well-qualified for and receiving no response? You have so much on your plate, and job searching feels like a second full-time job. Each day without an offer costs you real money you could get from higher earnings and an executive role for the next step up.
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Dec 28, 2023 | 
greatresumesfast.com | Jessica Hernandez
You spend hours crafting personalized messages to recruiters, but after clicking send, they disappear into cyberspace without so much as a ‘no thank you’ in response. Then, you worry that if your message is too brief, recruiters won’t see your value, and if you’re too detailed, your message won’t get read. And finally, there’s proper follow-up protocol. How do you show you’re genuinely interested without coming off as annoying or desperate?
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Nov 21, 2023 | 
greatresumesfast.com | Jessica Hernandez
Three Practices That Can HelpIf your job search were a Tolkien quest, your network would be your Fellowship. Don’t wander into Mordor alone. Or, for my non-Tolkien-loving readers: Ignoring your network during your job search is like fishing without bait. Youâre making it a lot harder on yourself. By going it alone, you’re essentially ignoring a wealth of resources that could guide you straight to your dream job. It’s not just an oversight; it’s a critical error.
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Aug 25, 2023 | 
linkedin.com | Jessica Hernandez
Last March, my husband Eric decided after 10 years of entrepreneurship he was ready to make a career change. He wanted to move into the non-profit sector in a role focused on community health and wellness. While he knew people locally, his online presence was a big zero. His LinkedIn profile was empty, and he had about 19 connections — mostly made up of military members he’d worked with 20 years ago. Eric didn’t have any connections to hiring managers on LinkedIn who he could message.
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Jun 8, 2023 | 
greatresumesfast.com | Jessica Hernandez
In a saturated job market, the biggest challenge isn’t the scarcity of jobs but standing out among the crowd. Job seekers need to go beyond their basic qualifications to catch the attention of potential employers. The influx of job seekers, especially in specific sectors like tech, makes this task even more challenging. A crowded job market is where the supply (people looking for jobs) is higher than the demand (job openings).
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May 31, 2023 | 
linkedin.com | Jessica Hernandez
Jessica Hernandez, CPBS, CDCS Jessica Hernandez, CPBS, CDCS I help executives attract better job offers with personal-brand-focused resumes | Executive Resume & LinkedIn Profile Writer | LinkedIn Top Voice Job Search & Careers | Certified Personal Brand Strategist Published May 31, 2023 Contrary to popular belief, having a “perfect” resume isn’t as important as knowing how to turn your imperfections into strengths.
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May 16, 2023 | 
linkedin.com | Jessica Hernandez
Jessica Hernandez, CPBS, CDCS Jessica Hernandez, CPBS, CDCS I help executives get better job offers with personal-brand-focused resumes | Executive Resume & LinkedIn Profile Writer | LinkedIn News calls me “The go-to resource for people looking to land their next job." Published May 16, 2023 Job seekers, take note: generic resumes can be detrimental to your job hunt. 1. Uniformity Blends In, Not Stands OutA generic resume often fades into the crowd.
