How to Write Your Resume Job Description (With Examples)

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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