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6 Popular Resume Tips That Are Actually Bad Advice
June 17, 2021Most resume tip resources are primarily made up of common sense and tried-and-true methods, but there are a few pieces…
How to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job: A Great Profile Is Not Enough
June 16, 2021There’s an old saying that goes something like, “A great website that is not promoted is like a billboard stored…
11 Impactful Ways to Update Your Resume for 2021
June 15, 2021Resume trends come and go, and that was especially true with 2020. Last year, so much changed, and the job…
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6 Popular Resume Tips That Are Actually Bad Advice
June 17, 2021 Most resume tip resources are primarily made up of common sense and tried-and-true methods, but there are a few pieces of advice out there that could ...
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11 Impactful Ways to Update Your Resume for 2021
June 15, 2021 Resume trends come and go, and that was especially true with 2020. Last year, so much changed, and the job search process was no exception. Because o...
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Why the Hybrid Resume is the Best Resume Format
June 15, 2021 When it comes to creating a resume, choosing the right format can be tricky. You must highlight your skills, experience, education, and more within (...
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How to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job: A Great Profile Is Not Enough
June 16, 2021 There's an old saying that goes something like, "A great website that is not promoted is like a billboard stored in your basement." This sentiment rem...
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How to Create a Winning LinkedIn Cover Story Video (10 Step Guide)
May 10, 2021 Between the pandemic eliminating in-person interviews and shifts in social media trends, video has recently become an integral part of the hiring pro...
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How to Write a LinkedIn Summary (About Section): Examples and Tips
May 3, 2021 The LinkedIn summary or “about” section is often under-utilized by LinkedIn users. Many leave it completely blank or type in a short tagline better s...
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8 Things You Need To Know About Applicant Tracking Systems
May 27, 2021 What do you know about applicant tracking systems? If you think the first obstacle to getting a job interview is a recruiter’s judgment, you’re no...
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Don’t Make These ATS Formatting Mistakes
February 25, 2021 To understand why resume formatting matters to applicant tracking systems, you first need to understand how resumes move through ATS. Here’s how ...
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How to Create an ATS Resume
August 30, 2020 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...
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Jobscan: How It Started, How It’s Going
January 22, 2021 Jobscan recently surpassed one million users. From a numbers standpoint, that’s really exciting! However, it means so much more than the numbers (and...
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Kelly Built a Network and Landed a Job in a New City using Jobscan’s LinkedIn Optimization
December 4, 2020 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 ...
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Hired During the Pandemic: How a Real Jobscan User Landed a Job
September 28, 2020 “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...
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Navigating the Job Search After Leaving a Toxic Work Environment
May 5, 2021 It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! But what does that actually mean? For many businesses, Mental Health Awareness Month introduces an op...
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How to Write a Career Change Resume
May 4, 2021 There are many reasons for career changes: the realization of a new passion, a need for more financial security or the feeling of being stuck in an un...
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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 don’t just give up on it. Yes, there is...
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To Whom it May Concern? How to Address and End a Cover Letter
June 10, 2021 In our modern age of personalization, To Whom It May Concern is both an antiquated and detached way to address a cover letter. It may also imply that...
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How to Write a Thank You Email After an Interview
June 7, 2021 You’ve probably heard that you should send “thank you” emails after your interview. You’ve probably also wondered, “Does it really make a differen...
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What To Do When You Can’t Find a Job (4 Real Problems with 4 Real Solutions)
June 4, 2021 At one point in your life, you might ask yourself: Why can't I find a job? Think of your job search journey like a hose in your front yard. When it's...
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How to Write a College Student Resume: A Guide for Recent Grads
January 26, 2021 The objective of any resume is to demonstrate your skills, experience, and value to potential employers. This can be a challenge for college students
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2021 Career Services Advice For Recent Grads
January 13, 2021 The year 2020 changed, well, just about everything for recent grads—pretty drastically. Coronavirus invaded the world, causing millions to become ...
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Timely Career Advice for Graduates—Straight from the Experts
June 29, 2020 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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