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:
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
At ResumeSpice, we know how exciting it can be to search for a new job – one that opens doors to new challenges and experiences. But we also know you can expect to encounter obstacles along the way, such as not hearing back from a hiring manager when you believe you’re the perfect candidate. It’s…
You did it! You landed the interview. That means your resume was a hit with the talent acquisition or HR team and you meet the minimum requirements for the job. But now you have the interview. That can be enough to send your nerves into a frenzy, but Resume Spice has you covered. As a…
