Want Land Your DREAM Job? 3 Resume Mistakes to Avoid When Applying
Want to land your dream job? You need a flawless resume. The professional resume writers at ResumeSpice explain the common mistakes to avoid to create one.
Should You Add Soft Skills to Your Resume?
When it comes to the skills on your resume, they generally fall into two categories: hard or soft skills. Employers are interested in seeing a mix that are most relevant to the job. However, if you’re not really sure what these are or which are important to highlight on your resume, here’s what to know.…
Top 5 Computer Skills Employers Look for On a Resume
Whatever industry you work in or your professional level of experience you have, computers are a part of everyday work life. While you might not need advanced skills, most jobs do require at least some level of proficiency in both hardware and software skills. So what’s the difference?…
Is It Possible to Over-Prepare for a Job Interview?
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:…
Can I Add More Personality to My Resume?
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.…
Shrinking Your Resume Down to One Page: Is It Even Necessary?
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…
Common LinkedIn Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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…
Perfect Thank You Letter Following An Interview (Template and Samples)
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%…
Recruiters Tell All: What Skills Should Job Seekers Put on Their Resume?
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…
10 Resume Tips That Will Get You the Job
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…
