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James Hu

James Hu is the founder and CEO of Jobscan, a web tool that helps job seekers land interviews by optimizing resume keywords.

With eight years of technology product experience, he previous co-founded an award-winning transportation start-up and worked as product managers for a stealth start-up, Kabam Games, Groupon, and Microsoft in North America, Europe, and Asia. James grew up in Seattle and graduated from the University of Washington and is determined to make job search and recruiting easier. James is fluent in English, Chinese, and restaurant Spanish.

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How to Write a CV for a Successful Job Search

October 11, 2021October 12, 2021

You need to make sure your CV is as strong as possible. In this guide, we’ll share how to accomplish this.

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Posted in Optimize Your Resume, res-hiTagged cv
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Here’s the Real Reason Why Companies Reject Millions of Resumes

September 21, 2021September 22, 2021

Job searchers continue to struggle to pass through applicant tracking systems after the pandemic.

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Posted in All, All About ATS, Job Search, Optimize Your ResumeTagged job search
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Advice from Jobscan’s CEO: What I Learned from the Last Recession

March 31, 2020June 25, 2021

This is an unprecedented time. I won’t go into details about the virus, social distancing, or toilet paper madness, but about how this economic impact could affect our employment and income.

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Posted in Job Search
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Engineers: Amazon Doesn’t Care About Your Ivy League Degree

February 25, 2019June 25, 2021

My grandfather used to preach about how smart his friend’s grandson was for getting into MIT. I never even applied,…

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Posted in Job Search
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8 Tips To Create the Perfect LinkedIn Profile

August 9, 2017June 25, 2021

Your professional history is the basis of your LinkedIn profile. You can create an overview of your past experience, job…

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Posted in li-hi, LinkedIn for Job Seekers
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5 Ways Recruiters Find Candidates

June 30, 2017June 25, 2021

Recruiters succeed where applicant tracking systems (ATS) fail. While ATS have the ability to store and sift through resumes based on…

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Posted in li-hi, LinkedIn for Job Seekers
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5 Common Job Interview Mistakes

February 16, 2017June 25, 2021

A job interview is your best opportunity to impress your potential employer—and it’s when you’ll make or break your chances…

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Posted in Job SearchTagged job interviews
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Are You Startup Ready? How to Get a Job at a Startup

January 10, 2017June 25, 2021

So you’re taking the plunge! Jumping into the large and varied pool of early-stage startups, that is. Congratulations. Deciding to…

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Posted in Job Search, sidebar-testTagged job interviews
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It’s Time to Plan Your Job Search for the New Year

December 22, 2016August 2, 2021

Don’t wait until January to search for jobs! Get ahead of the game — and ahead of the flood of…

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Posted in Job Search
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How to Avoid the Holiday Job Search Slump

November 29, 2016June 25, 2021

If you’re in a job search slump this month, you might think that a Q4 job search would be a wash….

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Posted in Job Search
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6 Steps to a Glamorous Resume Makeover

November 16, 2016May 5, 2022

Does this sound like you? You’re casually browsing different opportunities because your current position isn’t a great fit. Or, you’re…

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Posted in Optimize Your Resume, res-lo
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How to Keep Track of Job Applications: 7 Tips to Keep Organized

November 10, 2016June 25, 2021

During the job application process, you might end up applying for dozens of jobs. With so many opportunities – and…

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Posted in Job Search
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Top 20 Motivational Job Search Quotes

July 21, 2016June 25, 2021

The average job search takes between six months to two years. If everyone had a motivational coach cheering them on…

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Posted in Job Search
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Top Resume Formats for Investment Bankers

June 28, 2016June 25, 2021

The job outlook for investment bankers is good for 2016. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that jobs for financial…

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Posted in Optimize Your Resume, res-lo
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20+ Years Experience: Creating a Resume that Highlights Your Expert Skills

June 20, 2016September 27, 2021

How to appear skill-focused and contemporary As someone with a long work history, you’ve got the skills and expertise for…

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Posted in All
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Low-Cost Online Training to Add to Your Resume

January 27, 2016June 25, 2021

  If you’re finding it difficult to get interviews for the kind of role you want, don’t worry—there are a…

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Posted in Optimize Your Resume, res-loTagged career development
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How to Improve Resume Spelling and Grammar

January 26, 2016June 25, 2021

Your resume is a reflection of you as a professional. A resume riddled with typos, grammatical errors, and other issues…

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Posted in Optimize Your Resume, res-lo
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10 Tips for Writing a Cover Letter

December 18, 2015June 25, 2021

Learning how to write a cover letter that provides insight about your experience, desire to work for a company, and personality can…

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Posted in Job SearchTagged cover letter
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Resume Scams Using Your Resume to Offer You a Job

December 9, 2015June 25, 2021

Hunting for that perfect job is a lot of work. So if you get a message from a company that saw…

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Posted in Job Search
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5 Things Not to Include in Your Resume

October 27, 2015June 25, 2021

Your resume is typically the first impression a potential employer has of you, and usually the basis by which they…

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Posted in Optimize Your Resume, res-hi

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