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Kelsey Purcell, CPRW

Kelsey Purcell, CPRW, is a writer specializing in career advice and resume best practices at Jobscan. She is a certified professional resume writer (CPRW) and a member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Career Coaches.

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In-Demand Skills You Need to Get a Job in 2025

Posted on June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 by Kelsey Purcell, CPRW

Jobs are hiring based less on university degrees and more on in-demand skills. If you fail to mention those skills…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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How to Write a Beginner Resume Summary with No Experience [Examples]

Posted on June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 by Kelsey Purcell, CPRW

When you’re diving into the job market with limited experience, writing a strong resume is key to landing your dream…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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How to Format Dates on a Resume in 2025

Posted on May 14, 2025June 5, 2025 by Kelsey Purcell, CPRW

Getting your resume date format correct is essential. These dates help hiring managers and recruiters form a clear picture of…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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How to Write Your Resume Job Description (With Examples)

Posted on May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 by Kelsey Purcell, CPRW

Relevant professional work experience boosts your chances of landing an interview. Jobscan’s research shows that if you match the job…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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How to Make Your Resume Stand Out to Recruiters

Posted on April 30, 2025May 12, 2025 by Kelsey Purcell, CPRW

Hiring managers take as little as 6 seconds to read your resume—less time than it takes to tie your shoelaces….

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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How to Add Your Resume to LinkedIn

Posted on April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 by Kelsey Purcell, CPRW

LinkedIn is the number one online networking tool for job seekers. 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn to scout for new…

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Posted in All, LinkedIn for Job Seekers
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How to Write a Cover Letter That Gets You a Job Interview

Posted on April 1, 2025June 11, 2025 by Kelsey Purcell, CPRW

Learn to avoid the biggest mistake job seekers make and write a cover letter that truly makes an impact.

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Posted in All, Cover Letter
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15 Soft Skills Examples to Elevate Your Resume

Posted on March 31, 2025June 11, 2025 by Kelsey Purcell, CPRW

Soft skills are personal traits that are crucial to success in any workplace. Here’s how to add them to your resume.

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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Hard Skills: Definition, Examples, and What to Include on Your Resume

Posted on March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 by Kelsey Purcell, CPRW

Did you know that 88% of hiring managers and recruiters focus on hard skills when reading your resume? With skills-based…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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10 Best Resume Skills for Any Job

Posted on March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 by Kelsey Purcell, CPRW

We analyzed more than 10 million job descriptions and 17 million resumes to find the skills that employers are looking for the most.

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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How to Make a Career Change at 30 You’ll Actually Be Happy With

Posted on February 28, 2025May 12, 2025 by Kelsey Purcell, CPRW

We asked career specialists how to make a career change at 30 and common mistakes you should avoid.

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Posted in All, Career Change
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Career Change at 40: What You Need to Do to Succeed

Posted on February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 by Kelsey Purcell, CPRW

Making a career change in your forties is a bold, sometimes necessary, sometimes inspired move that can bring about great change in your professional life.

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Posted in Career Change
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How to Answer Common Interview Questions

Posted on February 28, 2025May 12, 2025 by Kelsey Purcell, CPRW

Discover the top interview questions with sample answers and customizable answer templates to help you nail your job interview.

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Top Questions to Ask In an Interview to Stand Out to Recruiters

Posted on February 28, 2025May 12, 2025 by Kelsey Purcell, CPRW

A part of being an engaged and memorable candidate is preparing questions to ask in an interview. Because according to…

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Posted in All, Job Interview
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The Top 10 Best Free Resume Builders of 2025

Posted on January 20, 2025January 30, 2025 by Kelsey Purcell, CPRW

Get ahead in your job search with these top-rated tools that allow you to create a professional resume without hidden fees or premium upgrades.

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How Jobscan Helped Jack Break into French Luxury at Goyard

Posted on December 5, 2024January 30, 2025 by Kelsey Purcell, CPRW

This is part of our Customer Stories series, where we ask real job seekers about their experience using Jobscan tools….

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Posted in All, Jobscan Customer Stories
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Do I Need a Cover Letter? Our Survey Results May Surprise You

Posted on November 15, 2024January 31, 2025 by Kelsey Purcell, CPRW

Job hunting is difficult enough without seeing that dreaded sentence in a job description: applications without cover letters will not…

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Posted in All, Cover Letter
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How To Highlight Skill Levels on Your Resume

Posted on November 14, 2024January 31, 2025 by Kelsey Purcell, CPRW

Highlighting skills on your resume is critical to illustrate your abilities to do the job well. But your proficiency level…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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How to List References on Your Resume (with Examples)

Posted on November 13, 2024January 31, 2025 by Kelsey Purcell, CPRW

It used to be common practice to include a couple of references on your resume or add a line stating…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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How to Find Remote Jobs to Work From Home: A Complete Guide

Posted on November 13, 2024January 31, 2025 by Kelsey Purcell, CPRW

Working remotely offers a unique flexibility and since its boom in 2020, the desire for remote work—and remote workers—remains. Many…

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