Relevant professional work experience boosts your chances of landing an interview. Jobscan’s research shows that if you match the job title exactly, your chances of getting an interview are over 10 times higher. This means your resume job description needs to provide what the hiring manager is looking for. If it doesn’t, you won’t get […]
80+ Resume Accomplishments Examples to Show Your Value
To get more job interviews, you need measurable resume accomplishments. Learn how to create them and add them to your resume.
How to Find a Job in 2025: Tips and Tricks from the Experts
It’s the question many are asking in 2025: How to find a job. In this post, we’ll help you answer that question before you find yourself in a rabbit hole of frustration.
How to List Certifications on Your Resume
Plus, discover which free and paid certifications will help your resume stand out the most.
How to Sign a Cover Letter
Your cover letter is usually the first impression you give to a hiring manager. It is your opportunity to show your skills, experience, and excitement for the job. While what you write in your cover letter is very important, do not forget the need for a professional closing. Knowing how to sign off a cover […]
Essential Skills to Put on Resume for Students
Finding a job as a high school student or a recent graduate can seem scary. Making a strong student resume is very important to help you stand out. Even if you don’t have years of work experience, your resume can show the useful skills you have gained from different activities. This guide will give you […]
54 Examples of Effective Resume Objectives
Here are 54 best examples of career-specific resume objectives you can use to stand out to recruiters and land job interviews.
10 Best Resume Skills to Put on a Resume
We analyzed more than 10 million job descriptions and 17 million resumes to find the skills that employers are looking for the most.
Easy Steps to Download LinkedIn Resume for Job Seekers
Did you know that you have the option to download your LinkedIn resume? LinkedIn has made it quite simple to generate a resume from your profile. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to download your LinkedIn resume. A step-by-step guide to downloading your LinkedIn resume Here are the easy to follow steps to downloading your […]
75+ Free Certifications to Help You Land Your Dream Job
The following free courses and certifications cover a variety of fields, including technology, business, marketing, and medicine.
10 Best Resume Skills to Put on a Resume
We analyzed more than 10 million job descriptions and 17 million resumes to find the skills that employers are looking for the most.
Is Lying On Your Resume Okay? 10 Lies to Avoid
Your resume is often the first and only impression employers get of you prior to the initial interview. It’s the deciding factor in whether or not you receive an interview for the position. It’s the best way to stand out. That’s also why lying on a resume might be tempting to some job seekers thinking […]
Should You Put Your Address on Your Resume?
Long story short, you should include your city and state on your resume, even if you’re a remote candidate. Read on to find out why.
Can a Resume Be Two Pages Long? (With Format Examples)
If you’re like me, you might have “one page only!” ingrained in your brain when it comes to how long a resume should be.
Time Management Skills To Include on Your Resume in 2024
Time is money, and every employer has a bottom line to watch — which is why they want to hire people with great time management skills (especially high income skills). These skills are always in high demand because they’re essential for keeping workflows moving smoothly and efficiently. Recruiters want people with specific areas of expertise. In this […]
Are You Guilty of Resume Keyword Stuffing?
Don’t fall into this trap that’s far too often marketed as a savvy job seeker “hack”. We’ll show you a better way.
What Do Corporate Recruiters Look For? We Asked Them
Job seekers face a buzzsaw of obstacles, locked doors, and unpleasant experiences in pursuit of a job offer. The first tests are typically issued by a corporate recruiter who serves as the gatekeeper between the job seeker and the hiring manager. To learn more about what job seekers are up against, we spoke with four […]
Kelly Built a Network and Landed a Job in a New City using Jobscan’s LinkedIn Optimization
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 network would be to finding a new job. After enjoying almost a year off in his new city (thanks to a hefty severance package from his former company!) he was ready to […]
How Daniel Overcame 8 Months of Unemployment to Land His Dream Job
This is part of our Customer Stories series, where we ask real job seekers about their experience using Jobscan tools. Click here to read more stories. An editor-in-chief of a regional magazine, Daniel found himself at a career crossroads when COVID-19 hit and he discovered how much he enjoyed working from home. “I really thrive […]
Hired During the Pandemic: How a Real Jobscan User Landed a Job
Veronica from Austin, Texas had been working for the same company for more than six years and had planned to stay there until her retirement. But last November, when the company closed her office, she began a job search she never planned for. A “pretty” resume with no results Since Veronica’s entire regional office was […]