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39 Resume Accomplishments Examples to Demonstrate Your Value
Resume accomplishments are achievements that are measurable. Here’s where and how to write them!
Read MoreAsk a Recruiter: Should I Apply to the Same Job Twice?
In this series, Jobscan readers ask recruiter Tejal Wagadia their most pressing job search questions. This week, Tejal focuses on when and why to apply to a company more than once and when to ask recruiters for customized feedback.
Read MoreWhere and Why to Include Volunteer Work on a Resume
Adding volunteer work on a resume will help you stand out from other applicants. Here’s how we recommend doing this.
Read MoreOptimize Your Resume
39 Resume Accomplishments Examples to Demonstrate Your Value
by Paige LiwanagPosted on
Resume accomplishments are work achievements that are both measurable and unique to a job seeker’s experience. These accomplishments on a resume are d
Read MoreWhere and Why to Include Volunteer Work on a Resume
by Jessica NathPosted on
Sharing your volunteer work on a resume has numerous benefits for job candidates. It shows that you are a responsible, charitable, and caring person.
Read More8 Free Certifications to Add to Your Resume
by Paige LiwanagPosted on
Certifications are a quick way to gain skills that will boost your resume and raise your value as a job candidate. While not all certification program
Read MoreLinkedIn for Job Seekers
Top Job Search Experts to Follow on LinkedIn for 2021
by Jessica NathPosted on
It’s that time of year again—when we release our LinkedIn Top Experts list! Each year, we compile a list of job searching experts who generously shar...
Read MoreKelly Built a Network and Landed a Job in a New City using Jobscan’s LinkedIn Optimization
by Paige LiwanagPosted on
When Kelly, a long-time software engineer, moved from Denver, Colorado to Hilton Head, South Carolina, he didn't realize how valuable having a local ...
Read MoreHow to Manage Your LinkedIn Saved Jobs
by Molly NevinsPosted on
When searching for jobs on LinkedIn, you may want to save positions of interest to come back to later. LinkedIn conveniently provides a "save" butto...
Read MoreApplicant Tracking Systems
Don’t Make These ATS Formatting Mistakes
by Paige LiwanagPosted on
To understand why resume formatting matters to applicant tracking systems, you first need to understand how resumes move through ATS. Here’s how ...
Read MoreHow to Create an ATS Resume
by Jon ShieldsPosted on
Creating an ATS-friendly resume is a highly effective way to increase your interview chances and shift the job search odds more in your favor. In thi...
Read MoreAn Inside Look at iCIMS ATS Job Applications
by Linda QuPosted on
iCIMS is a top applicant tracking system used by over 4000 companies. While it supports companies of all sizes, locations and industries, its target ...
Read MoreJobscan Stories
Jobscan: How It Started, How It’s Going
by Jessica NathPosted on
Jobscan recently surpassed one million users. From a numbers standpoint, that’s really exciting! However, it means so much more than the numbers (and...
Read MoreKelly Built a Network and Landed a Job in a New City using Jobscan’s LinkedIn Optimization
by Paige LiwanagPosted on
When Kelly, a long-time software engineer, moved from Denver, Colorado to Hilton Head, South Carolina, he didn't realize how valuable having a local ...
Read MoreHired During the Pandemic: How a Real Jobscan User Landed a Job
by Paige LiwanagPosted on
“In the midst of the pandemic, I was actually hired for a position.” Veronica from Austin, Texas had been working for the same company for more th...
Read MoreCareer Change
4 Things to Know Before Quitting Your Job to Follow Your Dreams
by Jessica NathPosted on
Sure, you might have forgotten about your career and gotten a job, but when that no longer satisfies you don’t just give up on it. Yes, there is...
Read More4 Ways to Invest in your Job Search
by Jessica NathPosted on
It’s that time of the year again! Green grass shooting up where snow covered the ground. Early morning alarm clocks accompanied by birds chirping out...
Read MoreCareer Change Ideas for Hospitality Professionals
by Molly NevinsPosted on
Whether you work at restaurants or hotels, casinos or concerts, the hospitality life is always an interesting one. But maybe you've decided to shift...
Read MoreJob Search Strategy
Ask a Recruiter: Should I Apply to the Same Job Twice?
by Tejal WagadiaPosted on
A note from Tejal You know, I got my start in recruiting by accident. I had no idea what recruiting was, I falsely assumed it was just all part of...
Read MoreRemote Work Statistics for HR Professionals
by Jessica NathPosted on
Remote work exploded in popularity in 2020, mostly due to the global outbreak of COVID-19. This switch changed how most industries functioned, but it...
Read More4 Ways to Invest in your Job Search
by Jessica NathPosted on
It’s that time of the year again! Green grass shooting up where snow covered the ground. Early morning alarm clocks accompanied by birds chirping out...
Read MoreJobscan for Universities
How to Write a College Student Resume: A Guide for Recent Grads
by Molly NevinsPosted on
The objective of any resume is to demonstrate your skills, experience, and value to potential employers. This can be a challenge for college students
Read More2021 Career Services Advice For Recent Grads
by Jessica NathPosted on
The year 2020 changed, well, just about everything for recent grads—pretty drastically. Coronavirus invaded the world, causing millions to become ...
Read MoreTimely Career Advice for Graduates—Straight from the Experts
by Molly NevinsPosted on
Graduating college during a pandemic is certainly a unique experience and one that’s causing anxiety for many grads. How will I find a job? Are there...
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