“The client specifically asked for ‘young pretty people,’” Tejal Wagadia, a technical recruiter based in Phoenix, Arizona, told Jobscan. “They said, ‘I don’t care how many years of experience they have, I need young pretty people.’“ “I’ve talked to VPs of HR who have told me, straight out, that the executive needs candidates that are […]
The 30 Best Jobs for Introverts
Have you ever considered the extent that your personality type plays into the challenges of the job hunt? In our poll of 104 participants, 86% said they felt that the job search process was harder for introverts than extroverts.
6 Different Ways to Job Search on LinkedIn
There’s more to applying for a job through LinkedIn than the job board…learn 6 LinkedIn job search strategies to speed up your process.
How Many Jobs Should I Apply To?
Learn how many jobs you should apply for every day for the best chances of finding a new job fast – whether you’re unemployed or currently working.
Executive Job Search: 3 Ways Executives Find Jobs
Traditional job search techniques lose some of their pertinence the higher you get on the corporate ladder. Promotions have moved you into new roles. Recruiters have lured you to new companies. The number of jobs you’re interested in has been culled to a handful of hyper-competitive executive positions. It’s been a few years since you’ve browsed the […]
Where and Why to Include Volunteer Work on a Resume
Adding volunteer work on a resume will help you stand out from other applicants. Here’s how we recommend doing this.
10 Impactful Ways to Update Your Resume for 2024
Resume trends come and go, and that was especially true with 2023. Last year, so much changed, and the job search process was no exception. Because of that, you could be hurting your chances of getting an interview if you’re submitting old resumes in 2024. Even if your work experience and skills have stayed the […]
Is a One Page Resume Right for You?
Condensing your resume to one page forces you to be concise and strategic about the details you include. This sort of thoughtfulness is essential to grabbing a recruiter’s attention. But one page resumes can be limiting, too. So, is a single-page resume right for you? Read on to find out.
14 Well-Matched Jobs for Former Teachers
Teaching is a rewarding career and perhaps one of the most important jobs in society. Teachers often work under immense pressure and develop fine tuned skills. But what happens when teaching no longer works for your lifestyle? How do you transfer your specialized skills to a new career? We used the Jobscan Career Change Tool […]
Zoom Interviews: 8 Tips for Your Video Interview
A seasoned remote worker shares her tips for a successful video interview.
The Career Change Cover Letter: How to Get it Right
Transitioning careers can be an exciting fresh start in your professional life. But convincing recruiters and hiring managers to give you a chance can be challenging. Even if you’ve polished your career change resume, you’ll still need to explain how your experience and skills can successfully transfer to a new position. The cover letter is […]
Knockout Job Application Questions: How One Answer Can Kill Your Chances
When applying for jobs online, most of us focus on crafting a perfect resume and writing a cover letter that will make an impression. However, there is another gatekeeper standing between you and a job interview that is less forgiving– “knockout” application questions. What are knockout questions? Knockout questions are typically asked early in the […]
How to Showcase the Top Executive Soft Skills on Your Resume
As you climb the corporate ladder into senior management and the executive ranks, the hard skills on your resume (like your ability to design, sell, or use Microsoft Excel) lose some of their importance. A greater emphasis is placed on executive soft skills. These abstract instincts and abilities have been developed over the course of a career […]
190+ Top Career Advice Websites
There are thousands of career websites, but which ones offer the best advice? We’ll show you in this post.
Everything You Need to Know about LinkedIn Certifications
If you are between jobs or considering a career change, LinkedIn Certifications can help you reach that next step.
How to Create Your Video Resume
With all the competition, how do you stand out from other applicants? In this post, we share advice on creating a video resume as well as a few examples.
How to Write an Entry-Level Resume
An entry-level resume outlines your skills, accomplishments, and past work experience (if applicable) at the beginning of your career. Early career professionals and recent graduates use this type of resume when applying to entry-level jobs. Creating an entry-level resume can feel like a daunting task. How are you supposed to recap your work experience if […]
How to Manage Your LinkedIn Saved Jobs
When searching for jobs on LinkedIn, you may want to save positions of interest to come back to later. LinkedIn conveniently provides a “save” button, just beside the “apply” button, which allows you to do so in one click. Where do my LinkedIn saved jobs go? Once you click the “save” button, the job will […]
What’s the Quickest Way to Find a Job?: 13 Tips
Learn the quickest way to find a job with these 13 steps that help you stand out to recruiters and speed up your job search with less stress.
How to Navigate the Hidden Job Market
What exactly is the hidden job market? In this post, we’ll answer this question and explain how to secure positions within it.