{"id":3916,"date":"2017-05-02T09:10:53","date_gmt":"2017-05-02T14:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/resumespice.wpengine.com\/?p=3916"},"modified":"2017-05-02T09:10:53","modified_gmt":"2017-05-02T14:10:53","slug":"is-bad-advice-killing-your-job-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resumespice.com\/is-bad-advice-killing-your-job-search\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Bad Advice Killing Your Job Search?"},"content":{"rendered":"

It seems like everyone (and their well-meaning cousin) has a piece of career advice when it comes to job hunting. As one of the leading resume writing agencies in Houston, ResumeSpice<\/a> has seen firsthand how the advice of even the best-intentioned friends, family members, and trusted colleagues can actually foil your job search and prevent you from landing a new position.<\/p>\r\n

So what advice should you toss out of the window? Let\u2019s take a look:<\/p>\r\n

Myth #1: A Resume Must be One Page<\/strong>
\r\n Sure, this was the standard practice years ago, but not anymore. Your resume can be and should be, if you\u2019re highly experienced, more than one page. It\u2019s better to have an easy-to-read and well-formatted resume that\u2019s two pages long, than an unreadable and poorly formatted resume that\u2019s crammed into one page. That said, don\u2019t go overboard and submit a resume that\u2019s longer than it needs to be to reflect your experience. The one page resume<\/a> myth is so pervasive, we wrote a blog post about it<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Myth #2: You Should Apply to As Many Jobs as You Can<\/strong>
\r\n Hiring managers can quickly identify whether or not you\u2019re right for the job. So if you\u2019re sending your resume like spam mail \u2013 just because \u201chey, you never know\u201d – you\u2019re only wasting your time and the hiring manager\u2019s by applying to every position under the sun. Instead, spend your time crafting customized resumes and cover letters for the few positions you truly are a great fit for.<\/p>\r\n

Myth #3: Companies Post All Openings<\/strong>
\r\n If there\u2019s a company you\u2019re interested in working for \u2013 say you love their product or you\u2019re a loyal user of their service – reach out to them, even if they haven\u2019t posted a position. In your cover letter, be sure to communicate why you are passionate about working for the company and what you plan on bringing to the table to create a positive impact there. The fact that there isn\u2019t a job posted can actually help your chances, as there\u2019s likely to be less competition. Company\u2019s love hearing from candidates who have a true passion and desire to work for them. <\/p>\r\n

Myth #4: Staffing Agencies Don\u2019t Help<\/strong>
\r\n Back in the day, staffing agencies were used to fill administrative and industrial type positions. Today\u2019s staffing agencies place highly skilled professionals in fields ranging from accounting to IT to human resources. If you\u2019re someone with plenty of experience under your belt, and you\u2019d like some professional help finding your next job, a staffing agency can help get you there.<\/p>\r\n

If you\u2019re ready to begin your job hunt and need a resume that works for you \u2013 let us help!<\/strong> As one of the country\u2019s leading professional resume writing services,\u00a0ResumeSpice<\/a>\u00a0can help you produce a winning resume.\u00a0Contact us today to learn more<\/a>\u00a0at\u00a0832.930.7378<\/strong>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It seems like everyone (and their well-meaning cousin) has a piece of career advice when it comes to job hunting. As one of the leading resume writing agencies in Houston, ResumeSpice has seen firsthand how the advice of even the best-intentioned friends, family members, and trusted colleagues can actually foil your job search and prevent…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[27,66,21],"tags":[110,25,111,47,74,73,121,119,122,72,123,26,49,155,157,156],"class_list":["post-3916","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-job-application-tips","category-job-search-tips","category-resume-writing","tag-best-houston-resume-writers","tag-best-resume-tips","tag-best-resume-writers-in-houston","tag-common-resume-mistakes","tag-houston-professional-resume-writers","tag-houston-resume-writers","tag-how-long-should-a-resume-be","tag-how-long-should-my-resume-be","tag-ideal-resume-length","tag-professional-resume-writers","tag-recommended-resume-length","tag-resume-best-practices","tag-resume-mistakes-to-avoid","tag-resume-myths","tag-resume-writing-services","tag-worst-resume-mistakes"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t