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 The ResumeSpice Team | Jul 31, 2021 | 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 The ResumeSpice Team | Mar 3, 2021 | Interviewing
When it comes to your interview performance, you have to focus on more than just what you say, but also how you say it. In fact, you could give all the right answers, yet if your body language says otherwise, it’s not going to make a favorable impression. What are some bad habits to avoid?…
by The ResumeSpice Team | Feb 16, 2021 | Interviewing
When a hiring manager first meets you, they’ll evaluate you within a few short seconds. This first impression they get from you will form the basis of their overall opinion. It’s therefore difficult to undo if it’s negative. To make the most favorable impression, here are a few tips to follow:
by ResumeSpice | Jan 27, 2021 | Interviewing
You just successfully completed a job interview. Good work! The next step is to send a polished thank you email to your interviewer and further demonstrate your enthusiasm (and competency!) for the position. It’s tempting to simply copy/paste an email template that you find online. However, to truly come across as a unique candidate, personalization…
by ResumeSpice | Oct 13, 2020 | Interviewing
Hiring mistakes are costly. In fact, one survey found that companies lost $14,900 on every bad hire in 2017. Unfortunately, mishires are all too common with 74% of employers saying they’ve hired the wrong person for a position. These numbers suggest that steps in the hiring process are flawed. The interview is a top suspect…
by ResumeSpice Team | Oct 19, 2018 | Interviewing
When it comes to job interviews, only the strongest survive – and either move onto the next round or get a call with an offer. So, what can you do to ensure you beat out the competition in your next interview? Prepare. Sounds simple, but too few candidates go into an interview fully prepared. Here…
by ResumeSpice Team | Aug 1, 2018 | Interviewing
Walking into an interview is a stressful experience for even the most skilled professional. But there is one step you can take to boost your confidence and your chance of getting the job. It’s through an interview prep service. With one, you can benefit in a variety of ways, including by: Getting valuable feedback. If…
by ResumeSpice Team | Nov 14, 2016 | Interviewing, Job Application Tips, Job Search Tips
Four of the Worst Interview Answers – And What to Say Instead Have you ever browsed the web and come across an ad targeted to you, but the message doesn’t fully resonate because you’re distracted by the stock photos? The overused photos take away from the credibility of the product being advertised because they’re not…
by ResumeSpice Team | Oct 4, 2016 | Job Application Tips, Job Search Tips, Resume Writing
Your resume is your advertisement. Imagine your resume on top of a recruiter’s desk along with fifty other candidates’ resumes. Your resume is doing two jobs at once. It’s advertising your skillsets and qualifications while also trying to deliver a message about why you’re the best person for the role. Just like body language communicates…