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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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Resume Profile: What It Is, When to Use One, and 10 Examples

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
July 22, 2026

You’re filling out a resume template and it says “Profile” at the top, right where you expected “Summary” or “Objective.”…

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The Anatomy of an ATS Friendly Resume Format

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
July 22, 2026

Learn how to write a resume that works with applicant tracking systems. Plus, find templates to help you put it all together.

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Posted in All, All About ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems), Optimize Your ResumeTagged ATS
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How to Make a Resume Stand Out: ATS & Formatting Secrets

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
July 10, 2026

Hiring managers take as little as 12 seconds to scan your resume before making a “yes” or “no” decision. Worse,…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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50+ Resume Objective Examples for Every Situation & Industry

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
July 10, 2026

These resume objective examples are tailored to specific careers and designed to help you grab recruiters’ attention and land more interviews.

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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10 Hobbies for Your Resume (That Actually Prove Skills)

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
July 8, 2026

You claim to have relentless discipline, creative problem-solving abilities, and a high tolerance for complex challenges, but how do you…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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Interests for Resume: Examples & Guide

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
July 3, 2026

When you sit down across from a hiring manager, your work history gets you the job interview—but your intellectual curiosity…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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Why You Should Leave References Off Your Resume

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
June 26, 2026

Let’s settle the debate right now: should you put references on your resume? The answer is an absolute, definitive no….

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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Job References: Who to Ask & How to Choose the Best Ones

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
June 26, 2026

You’ve polished your resume, nailed the interviews, and the hiring manager seems ready to make an offer. But there is…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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Hard Skills for a Resume: Top Technical Proficiencies for 2026

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
June 19, 2026

If your resume doesn’t contain the exact technical keywords a company is looking for, a human hiring manager will likely…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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Soft Skills for a Resume: How to Prove Your Interpersonal Value

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
June 19, 2026

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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Top 500+ Resume Keywords for 2026

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
June 19, 2026

Here are the 500 keywords, organized by industry, that appear most frequently in Jobscan‘s database of real job descriptions.

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65 Resume Headline Examples That Help You Stand Out

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
June 19, 2026

Learn how to write a resume headline that helps you show up in ATS searches and makes recruiters want to read more.

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How to Write a Cover Letter That Gets Interviews (Step-by-Step)

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
June 9, 2026

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

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How to Start a Cover Letter: Strong Hooks & Modern Greetings

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
June 9, 2026

The hardest part of any job application is staring at the blinking cursor on a blank page. But make no…

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Do I Need a Cover Letter? (Hiring Data & Expert Advice)

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
June 5, 2026

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

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How to Write a High-Impact Executive Resume Summary

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
May 20, 2026

When you have 15+ years of leadership, scaling operations, and driving millions in revenue, your biggest resume challenge isn’t a…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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How to Write a Resume Summary That Lands Interviews (Plus Examples)

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
May 15, 2026

Discover how to write a compelling resume summary that’s ATS-friendly and tailored for any job situation.

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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How to Write a Beginner Resume Summary (With No Work Experience)

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
May 15, 2026

Staring at a blank page when you have zero traditional work experience is intimidating. You know you have the drive,…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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5 Critical ATS Resume Formatting Mistakes That Sabotage Your Application

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
April 10, 2026

Are ATS resume formatting mistakes hurting your chances of landing your dream job? Stop sabotaging your own job search with…

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Posted in All, All About ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems), Optimize Your ResumeTagged ATS
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How to Convert Your Resume to ATS Format in 3 Easy Steps

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
April 10, 2026

Making your resume ATS-compatible is one step you can take to ensure your resume doesn’t get lost in the ATS.

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Posted in All, All About ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)Tagged ATS
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