Most large employers use an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage their hiring process. These systems enable recruiters to examine hundreds or thousands of applicants for the many jobs they are hiring for simultaneously. But they’re not without their drawbacks. Resumes and applications that aren’t optimized for these systems or workflows might never see the […]
Top Job Search Experts to Follow on LinkedIn in 2025
Hello! I’m Sydney, the host of Jobscan’s podcast, The Standout Jobseeker. During my time hosting that podcast and managing our annual virtual events, I’ve connected with some amazing job search experts. Every year, Jobscan honors those experts on LinkedIn who consistently provide valuable career advice to their followers. Some of these experts have been guests […]
The Bounce Back: What to do When You Get Laid Off
“Never be afraid or embarrassed about the layoff. You still have the same value. Your value doesn’t go away. You just have to get somebody who appreciates that value. That’s what job searching is all about.” – Ashley Watkins, NCRW, NCOPE Jobscan Standout Summit 2024 Speaker Are you one of the millions of workers who […]
How to Show a Promotion on Your Resume: Expert Tips and Strategies
Expert tips and strategies on how to show promotion on resume. Boost your chances of success with our insightful guide.
Should You Include a Picture on Your Resume in 2024?
There are several reasons why a picture on your resume could hurt your candidacy and, in most cases, there are no real benefits of including one.
iCIMS ATS: What Job Seekers Need to Know
Learn how to optimize your resume to increase your chances of getting hired through an iCIMS ATS.
20+ Essential Elements to Include on Your LinkedIn Profile to Attract Recruiters
In the competitive job market, standing out to recruiters on LinkedIn is crucial. We’ve gathered insights from executive recruiters and CEOs, among other professionals, to bring you 23 key elements that can make your profile shine. From avoiding brevity and updating regularly to making your headline an elevator pitch, discover what these experts say should […]
Career Change Lessons from Harvard Medical School Program Operations Manager Shawn Gerard
In today’s fast-paced world, career changes have become more common than ever. Navigating this transition successfully requires strategy, perseverance, and the capacity to seize opportunities. In this episode of The Standout Jobseeker podcast, Shawn Gerard shared invaluable insights into making a career change, creating opportunities, and standing out in your field. Here’s what we learned. […]
February 2024 Jobscan Update: New Features to AUTOMATE Resume Writing
The Jobscan Engineering team has just released some new features that will make your job search easier and more effective. Watch the video to see these new features in action or read the blog post to see all of the new features and updates. New Jobscan Features New Power Edit experience enabled globally for Premium […]
Jobscan Updates: New Features to INSTANTLY Improve Your Resume
The Jobscan engineering team has rolled out some awesome updates to our Jobscan tools. We’ll cover updates to the Jobscan Chrome extension, the addition of Handshake to our platform, and the exciting features of the new Power Edit experience. You’ll also see our new built-in templates and the enhanced Match Report with recruiter tips. Watch […]
Why does the Jobscan resume scanner say my resume is missing dates?
Have you ever scanned your resume through Jobscan and gotten a message about your dates or other information not showing, even though your resume document has all of that information? It might be confusing. Is the tool not working? Did you do something wrong? Don’t worry, there’s no scan error. In fact, everything is operating […]
Resume Writers: 7 Things Job Seekers Should Know
As a job seeker, your resume is one of the most important tools you have in your job search. But they’re so hard to write! Writing a resume that highlights your qualities and experiences is tricky if you’re not a writing expert. Because of that, many job seekers hire professional resume writers. But is that […]
Jobscan for Universities Featured Partners
The Jobscan for Universities Featured Partners series showcases how our Career Services partners are utilizing Jobscan to increase placement rates for students and alumni. Discover how Jobscan has impacted their programming, improved efficiency, and increased placement rates. Yeshiva University The Shevet Glaubach Center for Career Strategy and Professional Development is proud to provide the Jobscan platform to […]