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Jobscan for Universities Featured Partners
September 13, 2023 The Jobscan for Universities Featured Partners series showcases how our Career Services partners are utilizin...
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How to Answer Common Interview Questions
September 12, 2023 Job interviews are stressful. Most of us are nervous and might be so anxious that we can’t think clearly...
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The Best Fonts for Your Resume + Best Resume Formatting Tips
September 6, 2023 Agonizing over the best font for your resume? It might seem like a tiny detail, but choosing the right font ...
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The Best Fonts for Your Resume + Best Resume Formatting Tips
September 6, 2023 Agonizing over the best font for your resume? It might seem like a tiny detail, but choosing the right font ...
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How to Write an Entry-Level Resume
August 11, 2023 An entry-level resume outlines your skills, accomplishments, and past work experience (if applicable) at the ...
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How to Format Your Resume Education Section
August 11, 2023 Many job seekers assume that work experience is all that matters on a resume. But this isn’t always the case....
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Your Resume File Name Matters: How to Name Your Resume
August 22, 2023 Jobscan recently tested some of the most widely used applicant tracking systems or ATS. We found that when fi...
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iCIMS ATS: What Job Seekers Need to Know
August 11, 2023 Since its launch in 2000, iCIMS has become one of the top applicant tracking systems (ATS) in the world. Over...
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Are Tables and Columns on Your Resume Confusing the ATS?
June 26, 2023 Tables and columns can enhance the visual appeal of your resume, but they can also confuse applicant tracking...
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Everything You Need To Know About LinkedIn Easy Apply
August 7, 2023 Your job search can be physically and emotionally draining. To land just one job offer, you must send out at ...
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LinkedIn Headline: Everything You Need to Know + 18 Examples from Real People
August 4, 2023 LinkedIn is the most powerful platform for job searching, networking, and career management. Creating a stron...
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How to Upload Your Resume to LinkedIn
July 20, 2023 LinkedIn is the number one online networking tool for job seekers. 87 percent of recruiters use LinkedIn to s...
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How to Use ChatGPT to Generate a Cover Letter That Will Actually Get You An Interview
April 11, 2023 Searching for a job these days can be overwhelming. There’s so much to do! That’s why many job seekers are no...
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Should You Actually Use ChatGPT to Generate Your Cover Letter? (11 Pros and Cons)
April 3, 2023 Everybody’s talking about ChatGPT, the new artificial intelligence tool that can generate unique content - in...
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6 Common Mistakes Job Seekers Make When Using ChatGPT To Generate Cover Letters
March 28, 2023 Do you hate writing cover letters? Most job seekers do. So isn’t it a good idea to use an artificially intell...
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How to Write a Career Change Resume (Guide, Templates, & Examples)
November 29, 2022 Quitting your job and switching careers can be one of the most unsettling moments of your life. It is scary, ...
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4 Things to Know Before Quitting Your Job to Follow Your Dreams
March 26, 2021 Sure, you might have forgotten about your career and gotten a job, but when that no longer satisfies you...
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Career Change Ideas for Hospitality Professionals
June 5, 2020 Whether you work at restaurants or hotels, casinos or concerts, the hospitality life is always an interesting...
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Job Horror Stories: 13 Crazy Reasons People Quit
September 30, 2021 Quitting a job can happen for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes it's simply a natural career progression that r...
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70+ Best Career Podcasts to Listen to for Job Search and Career Growth Advice
February 11, 2021 This extensive article lists some of the best career podcasts that will help you find a new job, grow your ca...
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Career Services Advice For Recent Grads
January 13, 2021 The year 2020 changed, well, just about everything for recent grads—pretty drastically. Coronavirus invad...
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How to Answer Common Interview Questions
September 12, 2023 Job interviews are stressful. Most of us are nervous and might be so anxious that we can’t think clearly...
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Real-Life Interview Blunders and How to Avoid Them
September 9, 2021 Sometimes an interview goes well. You hit it out of the park. A call quickly follows. The job is yours! Bu...
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Ask a Recruiter: On Salary Expectations and Interviewing
June 22, 2021 But first, a few thoughts on the nature of recruiters... Recently someone told me that recruiters shouldn’...
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Simplify your Job Search with a Job Search Spreadsheet [Template + Free Tool]
February 22, 2023 Every jobseeker knows how overwhelming a job search can get, especially when you’re applying for different jo...
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5 Tips to Refresh a Stale Job Search
April 29, 2022 Do you feel like you’ve hit a wall in your job search and you’re just not feeling it anymore - with no calls ...
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Top Job Search Experts to Follow on LinkedIn
March 2, 2022 It's that time of the year again! It's not a secret that the job search is tough. Job searchers can spend ...
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