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Jobscan>Blog > Authors>Paige Liwanag
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Paige Liwanag
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The 10 Best Free Resume Builders

March 18, 2022January 10, 2023

How to Use a Free Resume Builder to Create a Top-Notch Resume Resume builders are interactive online resume templates that…

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Posted in Optimize Your Resume
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Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills (and How to Use Them on Your Resume)

February 16, 2022January 9, 2023

There are two types of skills recruiters look for on resumes: hard skills and soft skills. When used correctly, they…

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Posted in Optimize Your Resume
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The Freelancer Resume Writing Guide

August 23, 2021January 8, 2023

Use this guide to learn how your freelance resume can land you more clients thanks to these examples, tips, and tools for freelancers.

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Posted in Optimize Your Resume
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Why the Hybrid Resume is the Best Resume Format

June 15, 2021January 8, 2023

When it comes to creating a resume, choosing the right format can be tricky. You must highlight your skills, experience,…

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Posted in Optimize Your Resume
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How to Format Your Resume Education Section: Tips and Examples

June 14, 2021January 11, 2023

Make sure your resume education section meets the requirements both recruiters and applicant tracking systems are looking for with these tips and templates.

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Posted in Optimize Your Resume
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What To Do When You Can’t Find a Job (4 Real Problems with 4 Real Solutions)

June 4, 2021December 18, 2022

If you’re job search is taking too long, it’s time to figure out where the issue lies: your resume, interview skills, or where you’re looking.

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Posted in Job SearchTagged job interviews
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Don’t Make These ATS Formatting Mistakes

February 25, 2021October 6, 2022

To understand why resume formatting matters to applicant tracking systems, you first need to understand how resumes move through ATS….

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Posted in All About ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)
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Resume Objective Statements: Examples, How-To, and FAQ

February 18, 2021January 9, 2023

A strong resume objective statement introduces a resume to the hiring manager and aims to “sell” the job seeker by highlighting skills and career goals.

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Posted in Optimize Your Resume
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Kelly Built a Network and Landed a Job in a New City using Jobscan’s LinkedIn Optimization

December 4, 2020January 10, 2023

When Kelly, a long-time software engineer, moved from Denver, Colorado to Hilton Head, South Carolina, he didn’t realize how valuable…

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Posted in Jobscan Customer Stories
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Hired During the Pandemic: How a Real Jobscan User Landed a Job

September 28, 2020January 10, 2023

“In the midst of the pandemic, I was actually hired for a position.” Veronica, Jobscan User Veronica from Austin, Texas…

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Posted in Jobscan Customer Stories
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This Veteran Got His Dream Job At NASA After Using Jobscan For Two Weeks

June 22, 2020January 10, 2023

Ever wonder what your younger self would think of you today? Well, John Graham’s younger self is doing cartwheels, because…

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Posted in Jobscan Customer Stories
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Why This Career Success Coach Uses Jobscan With Every Student

June 11, 2020January 10, 2023

A Career Success Coach at UT Tyler says Jobscan is the best tool he’s seen when it comes to the job search.

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Posted in Jobscan Customer Stories
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After 20 Years at One Company, Jobscan Taught an IT Pro How to Job Search Again

May 27, 2020January 10, 2023

This real Jobscan user was laid off after 20 years with the same company. Find out how he landed a new job.

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Posted in Jobscan Customer Stories
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How a Job Seeker Used Jobscan to Find Herself…and a Job in 30 Days

April 9, 2020January 10, 2023

This job seeker got creative with her use of Jobscan and found a job in less than 30 days.

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Posted in Jobscan Customer Stories
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A Veteran Got 0 Responses from 300 Jobs. With Jobscan, He Got 5 out of 8

March 19, 2020January 10, 2023

This former military pilot was about to give up after a five-month job search, but at the last minute, he discoverd Jobscan and landed a job.

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Posted in Jobscan Customer Stories
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How to Show a Promotion on Your Resume (Examples)

November 11, 2019January 8, 2023

Have you held multiple jobs at the same company? Here are three different ways of formatting promotions on your resume. To determine which format is best, look to your own work history first.

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Posted in Optimize Your Resume
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Opinion: Connect With Your Coworkers on Social Media

October 14, 2019November 30, 2022

Social media in the workplace can be awkward, but the good actually outweighs the weird.

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Posted in Career Growth
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How to Recommend Someone on LinkedIn (and How to Ask for a LinkedIn Recommendation)

September 3, 2019January 2, 2023

Recommending someone on LinkedIn can help further their career and strengthen your professional relationship. Plus, you might just get one in return!

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Posted in LinkedIn for Job Seekers
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How to Add or Change Your LinkedIn Profile Picture

August 26, 2019August 10, 2022

Make your LinkedIn profile picture stand out. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words.

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Posted in LinkedIn for Job Seekers
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How to Endorse and Get Endorsements on LinkedIn

August 13, 2019January 2, 2023

LinkedIn endorsements add validity to your online resume by backing up to your work experience. Find out how to get endorsements on LinkedIn and make your LinkedIn profile even more competitive.

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Posted in LinkedIn for Job Seekers
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