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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 […]
This Veteran Got His Dream Job At NASA After Using Jobscan For Two Weeks
Ever wonder what your younger self would think of you today? Well, John Graham’s younger self is doing cartwheels, because he’s working for NASA. But before he landed that job with Jobscan’s help, he had applied to hundreds of jobs with no response. Bye bye confidence Graham, who is a veteran, was feeling confident as […]
Why This Career Success Coach Uses Jobscan With Every Student
A Career Success Coach at UT Tyler says Jobscan is the best tool he’s seen when it comes to the job search.
After 20 Years at One Company, Jobscan Taught an IT Pro How to Job Search Again
This real Jobscan user was laid off after 20 years with the same company. Find out how he landed a new job.
How a Veteran Went From 0 Responses to a 62% Response Rate
This former military pilot was about to give up after a five-month job search, but at the last minute, he discoverd Jobscan and landed a job.
Within Hours of Using Jobscan, Connor Attracted Recruiters on LinkedIn
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. A lover of art and technology, Connor enjoyed working in sales and marketing for a Web 3.0 tech company servicing digital asset investments and portfolios in the NFT space. […]
How to Answer the “Tell Me About Yourself” Interview Question (With Examples)
“Tell me about yourself.” This job interview question seems simple, yet it’s one of the most common and important questions you’ll face. How you answer can set the tone for the rest of the interview and make a lasting impression. It’s your chance to showcase your experience, skills, and passion for the role. Without a […]
Top 10 Communication Skills in 2024
When writing a resume, most of us assume that employees only care about the hard skills. What software can we use? What processes do we know? What machines can we operate? Believe it or not, though, 61 percent of employers consider soft skills to be equally important when making hiring decisions. Perhaps the most important […]
Interpersonal Skills Examples in 2024
A report by Deloitte Access Economics says that by 2030, two-thirds of all jobs will be soft-skill intensive. So developing strong interpersonal skills is key. In this article, we will cover what interpersonal skills are. We will explain why they are critical for your career. We’ll also cover how you can showcase them on your […]
19 High-Income Skills You Need On Your Resume
According to a report by McKinsey & Company, one in three workers increased their salaries by learning the right high-income skills. You don’t need to go back to school to learn these skills—anyone can teach themselves at any point in their career. There are lots of resources available online. In this article we’ll tell you […]