Selecting the right resume writing service involves more than finding a company that can string together a few sentences and facts. The chosen service needs to effectively summarize your attributes, experience, and knowledge in a format that flows, while making you stand out from other applicants. The checklist of must-have features below will streamline the…
Is one of your career resolutions to find a new job? Then, as one of the leading career coaching services, ResumeSpice knows your resume is a critical tool in the process. But if you haven’t looked at your resume in a while, then it can be difficult to know where to start. To help you…
Preparation is one of the basic tenets of searching for a job. If you show up underprepared, you’ll rarely leave a good impression. For that reason, we always recommend researching the company and job for which you’re interviewing. But can you over-prepare to the point where you hurt your chances of being hired? Put simply:…
In today’s business world, most people are active on or have heard of LinkedIn. Unfortunately, not everyone has heard that there are some faux pas on LinkedIn that could hurt their reputation. Since one of our core services is writing great LinkedIn profiles for professionals, ResumeSpice put together this list of several mistakes to avoid…
If your resume is in need of a major overhaul, sometimes the hardest part is figuring out where to begin. As a leading provider of career services, including resume and cover letter writing, interview prep, LinkedIn consulting, and career coaching, ResumeSpice knows how to turn your resume into every recruiter’s dream. Here are some tips…
There are a number of great resources that can help job seekers prepare for an interview—a quick Google search will yield advice on what to wear, what to do before the interview, what questions to ask during the interview, how and when to write a thank you note post-interview…the list goes on. While the hard…
Most employers require a background check before completing the hiring process. On average, a pre-employment background check takes between two and four business days to complete.
If you’re interviewing for a job, you probably know you can expect to be asked for a list of references. It’s a standard practice for almost any job application. But just because it’s a repetitive part of the process doesn’t mean you have to keep submitting the same old boilerplate list of references. If you’re…
Rejection stings. Especially in the job search and even more so when you know you’re a good fit for a role. When a recruiter or a hiring manager gives you negative feedback on your resume or interview, your first instinct may be to reply defensively. Instead… Stop. Wait. Breathe.
Recruiters are in the business of matching great candidates with open roles, but connecting with one over LinkedIn can be a challenge. The reality is, most recruiters are inundated with LinkedIn messages from job seekers. The best way to ensure a response is by sending a message that’s targeted, relevant, and well-written.
