Biomedical engineering is an interesting and challenging field, requiring knowledge of biology, medicine, and more, on top of typical engineering knowledge. It’s also a field poised for growth. “Employment of biomedical engineers is projected to grow 27 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations,” according to the U.S. Bureau […]
Many signs point to an improving job market—for example, last week the number of people seeking unemployment assistance dropped to its lowest level since 1973, according to the Labor Department. The unemployment rate sits at 5.3 percent, which is the lowest it has been in 7 years. But the post-recession recovery hasn’t been even across […]
There are three rules you must keep in mind when browsing writing job boards. Do not pay to work Do not write for free (or “exposure”) Avoid the freelancing farms where the lowest bidder wins You know the kinds of opportunities I mean. There are so many people who want to work from home, or […]
If you’re looking for a mechanical engineer job, I’m a little bit jealous. I’ve been fortunate to work closely with many types of engineers in my career (structural, civil, software, chemical, electrical, industrial, and mechanical), and mechanical engineering quickly grabbed my attention and still hasn’t let go. It’s such a wide-ranging, diverse field, with so […]
When you are researching a potential employer, there are numerous sources of information: the company’s website and social media presence, reviews on Glassdoor, and of course, good old-fashioned Googling. But don’t overlook the power of job descriptions—there’s a lot they can tell you a lot about a company. Just like your resume is a marketing […]
Workplaces and job searches have changed drastically since Baby Boomers started their careers decades ago. Technology has driven many of these changes. Every generation gets, well, generalized—and Baby Boomers are generalized as being technologically inept. This can make it harder for people in this age group (those born between 1946 and 1964) to find a […]
A successful job search requires extensive research, and one of the most effective research methods is to use top keywords to your advantage. One of the main ways that applicant tracking systems (ATS) judge candidates is by using resume keywords. These are the specifics that vary from job to job, such as educational requirements, software programs, and […]
Job seekers in STEM fields have brighter prospects than most. “Employer demand for so-called STEM graduates—in science, technology, engineering and mathematics—is high,” according to Associated Press economics writer Paul Wiseman. A crucial and versatile discipline, civil engineering offers a wide range of opportunities. If you’re looking for a new job in civil engineering, resume examples […]
Summer is right around the corner (Southern Hemisphere readers: Come back and read this post in 6 months), meaning many people are looking for summer jobs. If you’re among them, use these format tips to create an effective summer job resume. Choosing your resume format Chronological resumes are the overwhelming favorite of employers because they make the […]
Job seekers with accounting skills on their resume are in high demand in today’s job market. “Individual majors most in demand at the bachelor’s degree level include finance, accounting, and computer science. These same three majors have topped the list since 2012,” according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ 2015 Job Outlook Report. […]
We recently expanded the team here at Jobscan, and as a result, we saw firsthand some of the mistakes job seekers make. One thing we saw over and over was people who were careless with their resume file name. And while we certainly would not have based our hiring decision on that, the fact is […]
Tonight the long-running “Late Show With David Letterman” draws to a close, and its host will retire from a career including more than three decades in late-night television. He is widely known for stunts—both off-the-wall and on-the-wall—and for making top 10 lists a cultural institution. Countless musicians and comedians have gotten their big breaks on […]
It’s common to not think about your resume until you need it—which means it’s also common to seek out resume help only when it’s time for an update. Whether you’re searching for a job for the first time in years, changing careers, or just doing a regular update of your career management document, there are […]
If you’re job hunting, you’ve probably read all about the various things you can do to create a more effective resume. But many people overlook the power of resume examples—browsing through the resumes of others can provide some inspiration and insight into what you can do with your own. Resume examples can be an especially […]
Spring is a busy time when it comes to job fairs, leading up to summer hiring. If you are planning to attend a job fair soon, it’s time to start preparing. There are three main things you need to know about how to prepare for a job fair: Create a specific job fair resume Typically, […]
Earlier this week, Bloomberg Business published an article on choosing the right typeface for your resume. It ran with the subhead, “Using Times New Roman is the typeface equivalent of wearing sweatpants to an interview.” Bzzzt. Wrong. Try again. Times New Roman is not sweatpants at a job interview—not even close. Sweatpants at a job […]
Few people enjoy writing resumes, which explains why so many look for resume help. Perhaps the most important part of writing your resume isn’t the writing at all—it’s the editing. Knowing what to keep and what to trim takes objectivity, focus, and discipline. People become attached to things on their resumes, making the editing process […]
If you’ll be getting a tax refund this year, you can’t go wrong spending it on career development. Though before I get started, I must point out that getting a tax refund simply means you’ve had too much money withheld from each paycheck throughout the year. And, instead of being able to do useful things […]
If you’re a job seeker or career changer interested in seeing how you compare to your competition, consider browsing through resume examples. Seeing the resumes of people in roles similar to the ones you’re after can provide you with insight about the strengths and weaknesses of your own resume. You might find some skills you […]
Resume examples can serve as road maps for job seekers, giving them insight into how close they are to their desired next step–and where they stand compared to the competition. Looking at the resumes of others in the same field can clarify which skills and technologies are needed to be considered current, and which sorts […]