Whether you’re creating a new resume from scratch, or polishing an existing one, it’s vital you use the right format if you want to get noticed and stand out to hiring managers. But what’s the difference between different formats – and which is the best resume format to use? Here’s the information you need: Chronological…
With more and more work being outsourced to “non-traditional” workers, opportunities to freelance have increased dramatically over the last decade. Along with the growth in opportunities, has been a corresponding boom in freelance applicants, who realize that freelancing is a great way to earn some money on the side – or in some cases, take…
You’ve just composed a beautiful cover letter. You’ve expressed your enthusiasm for the role and the hiring company, you’ve communicated what makes you uniquely qualified for the position, you’ve included the employee’s name who referred you to the role…you’ve diligently followed everything ResumeSpice preaches about writing cover letters. Last, minor detail: to whom should you…
While being able to effectively manage ones career is essential to maximizing your income, a surprising number of people continue to “wing it” when it comes to writing their own resume. And while you may know the basics of resume writing, it’s easy to make a mistake that can eliminate you from consideration for your…
Should I Use an Objective Statement on a Resume?
When was the last time you updated your resume? Whether you’re currently looking for a role or just want to be ready for when the right opportunity comes your way, it’s important to have a resume that is no longer than 6 months out of date. Longer than six months and you may have trouble…
As one of the country’s leading resume writing companies, ResumeSpice knows how competitive the job market can be. Unfortunately, in their battle to land a job, some candidates are tempted to stretch the truth on their resumes. In fact, some studies estimate that over half of all resumes contain some fibs. We’re here to warn you that…
It seems like everyone (and their well-meaning cousin) has a piece of career advice when it comes to job hunting. As one of the leading resume writing agencies in Houston, ResumeSpice has seen firsthand how the advice of even the best-intentioned friends, family members, and trusted colleagues can actually foil your job search and prevent…
As one of the country’s leading resume writing services, ResumeSpice knows you only have a few seconds to make a positive impression on a hiring manager. It’s not a lot of time to stand out and get noticed. The good news is that just a few small tweaks can lead to big improvements on your resume. Here’s a look at 5 you can make…
Does My Resume Need to be One Page? One of the most common questions our team at ResumeSpice hears from job seekers is some variation of “I heard that a resume needs to be one page. Is that true?” The short answer is no. Somewhere along the line, a hiring manager must have expressed a strong preference for…
