What Is “Relevant Experience”? (A Job Seekers Guide)
By Mike Simpson If you’ve ever read any job seeker advice, you’ve probably heard one thing; showcase your relevant experience. It’s at the core of most resume-writing and interview preparation recommendations… and for good reason. The thing is, if you’re wondering, “What is relevant experience?” then you might struggle to put that advice into action.…
Best Font for a Resume
By Mike Simpson Choosing the best font for a resume can be surprisingly challenging. The font style you go with has a major impact on the look, feel, and readability of your application. When used strategically, resume fonts can give your resume a particular air. For example, you can use them to highlight your professionalism…
Top 10 Cover Letter Tips (+ Mistakes To Avoid)
By Mike Simpson Ah, the cover letter. While it seems like writing a cover letter would be so incredibly simple, it’s often one of the most intimidating parts of the application process. Why? Well, there are quite a few reasons. With a cover letter, you have to showcase your capabilities differently than you would in…
How To Answer Interview Questions: Mastering The Tailoring Method
By Mike Simpson It seems like everyone is always searching for the elusive “job interview magic bullet” that will let them walk into a job interview and (with minimal effort) land the job of their dreams. I’m not here to tell you in doesn’t exist. It does! It’s called “get handed a job by billionaire…
How to Write a Nursing Resume Objective (Examples Included)
By Mike Simpson When you’re trying to land a nursing job, a nursing resume objective can be a powerful tool in your application arsenal. Standing out from the crowd is essential. Otherwise, you might miss out on your perfect opportunity. Alright, we know you’re wondering, why do you need to stand out when demand for…
How to Write a Customer Service Resume Objective (Examples Included)
By Mike Simpson If you want to land a customer service job, you can’t assume your old resume will do. You need to make it engaging and intriguing, so having a standout customer service resume objective is a must. Otherwise, your application could get lost in the sea of other applicants. Remember, as the coronavirus…
The Best Resume Format Guide
By Mike Simpson By now, as a seasoned job hunter and student of The Interview Guys, you should know there are a few essentials you should have in your arsenal: business cards, a solid cover letter, your elevator pitch, and your well-formatted resume. Hang on, haven’t we already gone over all this in that other…
34 Top Analytical Skills For Job Seekers
By Jeff Gillis Odds are, if you’ve looked through the job listings lately, you’ll have come across numerous hiring managers looking for individuals who possess analytical skills. But what exactly are analytical skills? What are Analytical Skills? Analytical skill is the ability for an individual to solve complex issues by gathering and then analyzing the…
Top 55 Leadership Skills For Job Seekers
By Jeff Gillis Think back to a boss you had that you didn’t like. What was it about them that bothered you? What leadership skills were they lacking? Did they ignore your suggestions? Did they task you with more work than was fair or right? Did they minimize your contributions and take the glory for…
Top 50 Soft Skills for Job Seekers
By Jeff Gillis When you fill out a job application or write your resume, odds are you’re usually focusing on the hard skills you possess, but in many instances, employers are also looking for candidates who possess soft skills as well. But hang on, what are hard skills? And for that matter, what are soft…