by ResumeSpice | Oct 31, 2022 | Resume Writing
Searching for a job can feel tedious and thankless. You put countless hours into researching companies, finding relevant open positions, drafting cover letters, tweaking and submitting your resume, only to receive a canned email response in return – if you’re lucky.
In fact, the number of resumes that get reviewed by human resource managers is strikingly low. Thanks to ubiquitous automated Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), most resumes are scanned for relevant keywords before making it to an actual human for review.
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by ResumeSpice | Dec 22, 2021 | Job Search Tips
CareerFitter is a career assessment website offering a popular Career Test that has been developed and continually optimized over the last 20 years.
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by ResumeSpice | Dec 20, 2021 | Job Search Tips
Are you looking to learn more about your personality and how your strengths and weaknesses translate to the workplace? The career and personality tests provided by Truity.com might be a good fit for you.
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by ResumeSpice | Dec 9, 2021 | Resume Writing
Job hunting? If you’re on a tight budget or short on time, a free resume or CV builder can be an attractive option (check out the key differences between a resume and CV here).
A resume or CV builder is an interactive, online tool that lets you insert your skills and experiences into a template to generate a cohesive resume or CV. Below is a list of the top 11 free resume and CV builders to help you design your own!
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by ResumeSpice | Dec 8, 2021 | Resume Writing
In the market for your first job? You might be wondering if a resume is really necessary. After all, an entry-level position might only require basic skills. And if you don’t have any prior job experience, what are you going to put on a resume? (more…)
by ResumeSpice | Nov 19, 2021 | Job Search Tips, New Grad Tips
Are you a professional interested in grad school or a career change? Or perhaps you’re interested in going to college for the first time? Or maybe you’re a high schooler looking to get into your dream university.
Whatever the case, an online prep test can help you prepare for actual college admissions and professional certification tests. And fortunately, there are a number of online test prep options that provide valuable practice, example test scores, and identify areas that need extra review. (more…)
by ResumeSpice | Oct 5, 2021 | Job Search Tips
While resigning from a position can be stressful, it can also mean you’ve found another (hopefully better) opportunity to grow and learn. But that doesn’t make informing your current employer any easier.
While it’s not necessarily a formal requirement to give two weeks’ notice (unless it’s written into your employment contract), it is traditional to do so as an act of professionalism and good faith. We recommend doing so by arranging a face-to-face meeting to inform your boss.
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by ResumeSpice | Sep 30, 2021 | Resume Writing
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Crafting a resume for your dream job? Your resume’s format is more important than you might think.
If the information on your resume isn’t laid out in a way that’s visually attractive, intuitive to follow, and highly scannable, a hiring manager isn’t going to see or retain that information. Spacing, layout, fonts, and your resume’s overall visual appearance all affect its readability and effectiveness. It’s one of the reasons so many job seekers elect to use a professional resume writer.
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by ResumeSpice | Sep 27, 2021 | Resume Writing
“How far back should a resume go?” and “How much work history should I put on my resume?” are questions that puzzle new and experienced professionals alike.
That’s why we checked with our top resume writers here at ResumeSpice — they have years of experience and first-hand knowledge of what recruiters, hiring managers, and HR teams are really looking for when it comes to work history on a resume.
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by ResumeSpice | Sep 17, 2021 | Cover Letter Tips
In some ways, applying for jobs has never been easier. With the ease of ‘one-click to submit’ job applications on sites like LinkedIn and Indeed, job seekers can apply to multiple jobs in minutes.
But that doesn’t mean you should.
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