by The ResumeSpice Team | Mar 24, 2024 | Interviewing, Personal Branding
Shifting to a new industry is a bold move, especially when you’re starting without any direct experience. This blog outlines best practices on how to switch to a new industry without any experience by tapping into the power of transferable skills, cultivating a network, and creating a personal brand that resonates across different sectors.
by Anna Bissonett | Dec 7, 2023 | Interviewing, Job Search Tips, LinkedIn Tips
You’ve just completed a job interview, and you’re feeling pretty confident. But the work doesn’t end there – making a lasting impression after the interview is just as crucial as acing the interview itself. But how do you ensure that you stand out among the sea of candidates – and increase your chances of success?…
by Anna Bissonett | Nov 30, 2023 | Interviewing, New Grad Tips, Personal Branding
Picture this: you’re in an elevator, and you bump into the CEO of your dream company. You have 30 seconds to make an impression before they step out. What do you say? This is where a well-crafted elevator pitch comes to the rescue. In today’s competitive job market, having a compelling elevator pitch, or a…
by ResumeSpice Team | Nov 7, 2022 | Interviewing
Whether you have an in-person or virtual interview, you’ll want to come prepared and give your best shot to get the role you’re aiming for. While it’s good to prepare for common questions that interviewers will likely ask you, the interview process doesn’t end there. There’s usually a time during the interview when the hiring…
by ResumeSpice Team | Aug 27, 2022 | Interviewing
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:…
by The ResumeSpice Team | Oct 21, 2021 | Interviewing
When it comes to a job interview, you’ve got a lot of prep work to do. While it’s impossible to know every question you’ll get asked, the good news is that there are many common ones that hiring managers tend to ask. One of these is “Describe yourself in 5 words.” But if you’re not…
by The ResumeSpice Team | Sep 29, 2021 | Interviewing
Every job search seems like a waiting game. You wait to find the right opportunities. You wait to hear back after you apply. You wait to find out how an interview went. It certainly takes a lot of patience.
by ResumeSpice | Aug 26, 2021 | Interviewing
For many employers, the pandemic expedited their use of video interviewing, with some estimating that over 80% of companies used video calls to screen candidates. Even as employees trickle back into the office, video interviews are likely here to stay, as they offer some clear benefits over traditional, in-person interviews. Most notably, video interviews allow…
by The ResumeSpice Team | May 2, 2021 | Interviewing
These days, interviewing virtually is becoming the norm. However, a Zoom call feels far different than an in-person interview. You still have to make the best impression, all while stressing about the potential for technical glitches, where to look on the screen, and whether a noisy neighbor will distract you. The good news is that…
by ResumeSpice | Apr 28, 2021 | Interviewing
Getting ready for a video interview for your dream job? Video interviews have become increasingly commonplace in the hiring process. In fact, video technology is being used by at least 60% of hiring managers and recruiters.