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6 Different Ways to Job Search on LinkedIn

Posted on April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 by James Hu

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.

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Posted in All, LinkedIn for Job Seekers
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How to Create Your Video Resume

Posted on April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 by James Hu

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.

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Posted in Optimize Your Resume
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How to Navigate the Hidden Job Market

Posted on April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 by James Hu

What exactly is the hidden job market? In this post, we’ll answer this question and explain how to secure positions within it.

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Posted in Job Search
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How to Explain Gaps in Employment on a Resume

Posted on March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 by James Hu

Do you have a hole in your resume? Did you take a few years off to raise children, travel, make…

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Posted in Optimize Your Resume
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Reach Out: How to Connect with Someone on LinkedIn

Posted on March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 by James Hu

You’ve been told you need to be on LinkedIn. You created your account, wrote a killer LinkedIn profile, and optimized…

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Posted in LinkedIn for Job Seekers
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Age Discrimination: Older Applicants vs. “Young Pretty People”

Posted on November 15, 2024January 30, 2025 by James Hu

“The client specifically asked for ‘young pretty people,’” Tejal Wagadia, a technical recruiter based in Phoenix, Arizona, told Jobscan. “They…

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Posted in All, Job Search
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The 30 Best Jobs for Introverts

Posted on November 15, 2024January 30, 2025 by James Hu

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.

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Posted in Job Search
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How Many Jobs Should I Apply To?

Posted on November 15, 2024January 30, 2025 by James Hu

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.

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Posted in All, Job Search
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Executive Job Search: 3 Ways Executives Find Jobs

Posted on November 15, 2024January 30, 2025 by James Hu

Traditional job search techniques lose some of their pertinence the higher you get on the corporate ladder. Promotions have moved…

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Posted in All, Job Search
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10 Impactful Ways to Update Your Resume for 2024

Posted on November 15, 2024January 31, 2025 by James Hu

Resume trends come and go, and that was especially true with 2023. Last year, so much changed, and the job…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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Is a One Page Resume Right for You?

Posted on November 15, 2024January 31, 2025 by James Hu

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.

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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14 Well-Matched Jobs for Former Teachers

Posted on November 14, 2024January 31, 2025 by James Hu

Teaching is a rewarding career and perhaps one of the most important jobs in society. Teachers often work under immense…

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Posted in All, Career Change
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Zoom Interviews: 8 Tips for Your Video Interview

Posted on November 14, 2024January 31, 2025 by James Hu

A seasoned remote worker shares her tips for a successful video interview.

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Posted in All, Job Interview
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The Career Change Cover Letter: How to Get it Right

Posted on November 14, 2024January 31, 2025 by James Hu

Transitioning careers can be an exciting fresh start in your professional life. But convincing recruiters and hiring managers to give…

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Posted in All, Career Change
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Knockout Job Application Questions: How One Answer Can Kill Your Chances

Posted on November 14, 2024January 31, 2025 by James Hu

When applying for jobs online, most of us focus on crafting a perfect resume and writing a cover letter that…

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Posted in All, Job Search
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How to Showcase the Top Executive Soft Skills on Your Resume

Posted on November 14, 2024January 31, 2025 by James Hu

As you climb the corporate ladder into senior management and the executive ranks, the hard skills on your resume (like your ability…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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190+ Top Career Advice Websites

Posted on November 14, 2024January 31, 2025 by James Hu

There are thousands of career websites, but which ones offer the best advice? We’ll show you in this post.

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Posted in All, Career Growth
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Everything You Need to Know about LinkedIn Certifications

Posted on November 14, 2024January 31, 2025 by James Hu

If you are between jobs or considering a career change, LinkedIn Certifications can help you reach that next step.

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Posted in All, LinkedIn for Job Seekers
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Jobscan Case Study: Baylor University Hankamer School of Business

Posted on January 2, 2024February 7, 2025 by James Hu

“Jobscan is one of the highest rated career resources used by our students. Students easily grasp the capabilities and are quick to utilize it in every job and internship application they submit.” – Assistant Dean, Baylor University Career Center

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Posted in Jobscan Customer Stories
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How to Write an Entry-Level Resume

Posted on August 11, 2023February 3, 2025 by James Hu

An entry-level resume outlines your skills, accomplishments, and past work experience (if applicable) at the beginning of your career. Early…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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