This user was out of work in a new city, but found a way to build up his network with Jobscan.
Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills (and How to Use Them on Your Resume)
There are two types of skills recruiters look for on resumes: hard skills and soft skills. When used correctly, they work together to form a powerhouse resume that provides the hiring manager a comprehensive understanding of the job seeker’s capabilities. What are Hard Skills? Hard skills are taught skills. They are quantifiable and are often […]
Hired During the Pandemic: How a Real Jobscan User Landed a Job
How a real Jobscan user got hired in administration during the pandemic.
39 Resume Accomplishments Examples to Demonstrate Your Value
Resume accomplishments are work achievements that are both measurable and unique to a job seeker’s experience. These accomplishments on a resume are different than duties or responsibilities in that duties and responsibilities are similar for any employee in a similar role, which accomplishments are unique, provable statistics. Using resume accomplishments in place of responsibilities makes […]
The 10 Best Free Resume Builders
This Veteran Got His Dream Job At NASA After Using Jobscan For Two Weeks
He applied for hundreds of jobs with no response, then NASA called and offered him his dream job.
Why This Career Success Coach Uses Jobscan With Every Student
A Career Success Coach at UT Tyler says Jobscan is the best tool he’s seen when it comes to the job search.
After 20 Years at One Company, Jobscan Taught an IT Pro How to Job Search Again
This real Jobscan user was laid off after 20 years with the same company. Find out how he landed a new job.
8 Certifications to Add to Your Resume (For Free!)
Certifications are a quick way to gain skills that will boost your resume and raise your value as a job candidate. While not all certification programs are free, there are several reputable certifications that won’t take up too much time or money. Here are five carefully-vetted free online certifications we recommend. #1: Hubspot Inbound Marketing […]
How a Job Seeker Used Jobscan to Find Herself…and a Job in 30 Days
This job seeker got creative with her use of Jobscan and found a job in less than 30 days.
A Veteran Got 0 Responses from 300 Jobs. With Jobscan, He Got 5 out of 8
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.
What To Do When You Can’t Find a Job (4 Real Problems with 4 Real Solutions)
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.
How to Show a Promotion on Your Resume (Examples)
To format promotions on your resume, look to your own work history first.
Resume Objective Statements: Examples, How-To, and FAQ
A resume objective statement is a short paragraph often included at the top of a resume. Not to be confused with a summary statement, the objective statement is used less often, due to its many notable pitfalls. However, at the right place and time, the once-popular objective statement still has its purpose. What is a […]
Opinion: Connect With Your Coworkers on Social Media
Social media in the workplace can be awkward, but the good actually outweighs the weird.
How to Recommend Someone on LinkedIn (and How to Ask for a LinkedIn Recommendation)
Recommending someone on LinkedIn can help further their career and strengthen your professional relationship. Plus, you might just get one in return!
How to Add or Change Your LinkedIn Profile Picture
Make your LinkedIn profile picture stand out. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words.
How to Endorse and Get Endorsements on LinkedIn
Find out how to get endorsements on LinkedIn and make your LinkedIn profile even more competitive.
Why the Hybrid Resume is the Best Resume Format
The hybrid resume, also called a combination resume, is a combination of the chronological resume format and the functional resume format. The hybrid resume highlights the job seeker’s skills and achievements section first (like a functional resume) followed by work experience (the focus of a chronological resume format). While the chronological resume format seems a […]
How to Add Volunteer Experience to LinkedIn
A Quick Lesson in LinkedIn Etiquette: LinkedIn is not the place to use that photo your friend took of you in your favorite bar (even though the lighting was pretty perfect). LinkedIn is definitely not a place to share crass political or religious opinions (but is there ever really a place for that?). LinkedIn is […]