by The ResumeSpice Team | Aug 24, 2022 | Resume Writing
Do you read through your resume and think “dull’? If so, it could be a problem because hiring managers want more than technical skills. They are reading between the lines to see some personality too – so they can evaluate whether you’re the right fit for their organization. Yet infusing personality is a balancing act.…
by The ResumeSpice Team | Aug 19, 2022 | Candidates
Writing your resume can be a challenge for a range of reasons – one involves length. If you’ve only been on the job for a short period, this might not be a big deal. However, if you have years of experience, how are you supposed to boil all that down to a one-page resume? Is…
by The ResumeSpice Team | Jul 27, 2022 | Candidates
After an interview, you can’t sit back and breathe easy. There’s still more work to do. Once the interview is over, it’s time to write a post-interview thank you note – and increase your odds of getting the job or at least another interview. In fact, consider these statistics from a recent CareerBuilder study: 22%…
by The ResumeSpice Team | Jul 13, 2022 | Candidates
Whether you’re just entering the workforce or are a seasoned professional, writing a resume can be a challenge. It’s difficult to know what’s important to hiring managers and which areas in your background to focus on and promote. However, since hiring managers only spend a few seconds screening each resume, yours needs to stand out…
by The ResumeSpice Team | Jun 22, 2022 | Resume Writing
So, you’re not a graphic designer. That doesn’t mean you should send in a resume that looks boring and unpolished. In fact, the look of your resume is just as important as the content for a few reasons. If your resume is hard to read, for instance, due to narrow margins, tiny fonts, and too…
by The ResumeSpice Team | Jun 15, 2022 | Resume Writing
There’s been a lot of changes in the job market during the pandemic. However, one thing that’s remained the same is the need for a solid resume. It’s your ticket into the interview process to land the job you want. To help you create a polished and professional resume, here are some trends for 2022…
by The ResumeSpice Team | May 25, 2022 | Candidates
A resume is a resume is a resume, right? Not so fast! You can’t simply send out the same resume, time and again, for every job opening and expect the best results – namely, a call for an interview. These days, you need to have one resume that you tailor for different audiences; or possibly…
by The ResumeSpice Team | May 11, 2022 | Candidates
When it comes to job interviews, there are lots of questions that might make you squirm. However, they are perfectly acceptable for a hiring manager to ask. That said, there are actually questions that are asked often – yet are out of bounds and even illegal. For instance, an employer can ask questions related to…
by The ResumeSpice Team | Apr 27, 2022 | Candidates
Writing a resume that gets results is a challenge for most people. Yet, it’s imperative if you want to get hired. So how can you tell if you’ve made your case and created a resume that stands stronger against other candidates? You need to make sure yours is optimized, easy to read, and compelling. Ask…
by The ResumeSpice Team | Apr 13, 2022 | Candidates
Writing a resume is hard enough. But in today’s world you have to write it for human beings and for the Applicant Tracking Systems that screen them first. Where do you even begin? While it’s tempting to just ignore the ATS and focus on hiring managers, this isn’t a smart approach. In fact, 75% of…