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5 Ways To Customize Your Cover Letter (Without Forcing It)

ResumeSpice Team — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:08:15 +0000

You’ve spent hours perfecting your resume. You’ve fine-tuned every detail, making sure your experience shines and your accomplishments stand out. But when it comes to your cover letter, the temptation to cut corners can be strong. After all, it's just one more part of the job application process, right? Wrong!

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Top 5 Things Hiring Managers Look for on Resumes

ResumeSpice Team — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:16:31 +0000

Should You Limit Your Resume to One Page?

ResumeSpice Team — Thu, 23 May 2024 06:00:20 +0000

The proper length of the modern resume is a topic that leaves many professionals divided, and active job seekers potentially unsure of best practices. Is it better to cut out information for the trade off of conciseness? Or opt for multiple pages and capture a more accurate representation of your job experience? In this blog, we are going to directly explore whether you should limit your resume to one page, and provide clear guidelines on when to be concise and when to elaborate on your professional resume.

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Why You Need a Professional LinkedIn Profile

ResumeSpice Team — Wed, 22 May 2024 21:25:15 +0000

Understanding the importance of a professional LinkedIn profile goes beyond viewing it simply as a digital resume—it represents a dynamic gateway to career growth, professional connections, and a platform for establishing your industry presence. This article breaks down the key reasons that a top-notch LinkedIn profile is indispensable in today's modern job market, offering insights into how it positions you ahead of the competition, and connects you with the right people in your industry.

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The Importance of Using Impactful Keywords on Social Media

ResumeSpice Team — Mon, 27 May 2019 16:00:42 +0000

Want to find a new job faster? It goes beyond simply creating a powerful resume. You also have to make sure you’re highly visible on social media sites like LinkedIn. To do that, you need to include impactful keywords on your profiles. It comes down to basic math, really. For instance, LinkedIn reports there are…

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Use Examples of Soft Skills Instead of Listing Them

ResumeSpice Team — Mon, 20 May 2019 16:00:20 +0000

Looking for a new job? You know you need to highlight your technical skills when writing your cover letter and resume. However, many of the candidates you’re competing against will have those same abilities. That’s why you need to distinguish yourself by showcasing your soft skills, too. What are soft skills? Soft skills are those…

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Design Your Resume to be Easily Skimmed

ResumeSpice Team — Mon, 13 May 2019 18:58:51 +0000

In a perfect world, a hiring manager would spend ample time reading through your entire resume to see if you’re a good fit. In reality, though, they’re busy and only devote a few seconds to each one. With that in mind, you need to ensure your resume is written in a way where it’s easy…

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What “Other” Skills Should I List on My Resume?

ResumeSpice Team — Mon, 06 May 2019 15:41:24 +0000

When you’re applying for a job, you know you need to list the skills most relevant to the position. But what about those “other” skills employers want to find out about? How can you tell which to include and which to leave out? The professional resume writers at ResumeSpice have the answers you need. Here’s…

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Help! Who Do I Address My Cover Letter to?

ResumeSpice Team — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 13:27:11 +0000

You’re in the midst of your job search and find an opportunity that sounds like a great fit. The trouble? The posting doesn’t give you the hiring manager’s name. Or, even if it does, do you use their first name – or “Mrs.” “Ms.” or “Mr.” – in the salutation? Getting it right is critically…

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Hiring Managers Look for These 3 Things on Your Resume

ResumeSpice Team — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 19:05:24 +0000

When a hiring manager posts a job, they get inundated with dozens of resumes within hours. It’s a lot for them to go through. That’s why when you submit yours, you want to ensure they can scan it quickly and that it stands out effectively in a sea of other candidates. Where do you begin?…

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