Hard Skills: Definition, Examples, and What to Include on Your Resume

Did you know that 88% of hiring managers and recruiters focus on hard skills when reading your resume? With skills-based hiring on the rise in the world of recruitment, listing your relevant hard skills on your resume is more important than ever. In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about hard […]

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How Jobscan Helped Jack Break into French Luxury at Goyard

This is part of our Customer Stories series, where we ask real job seekers about their experience using Jobscan tools. Click here to read more stories. Jack Miller, a fashion industry professional with a background in luxury retail, faced a challenging job search after his role at Fashionphile, a luxury resale company, ended.  His journey […]

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Age Discrimination: Older Applicants vs. “Young Pretty People”

“The client specifically asked for ‘young pretty people,’” Tejal Wagadia, a technical recruiter based in Phoenix, Arizona, told Jobscan. “They said, ‘I don’t care how many years of experience they have, I need young pretty people.’“ “I’ve talked to VPs of HR who have told me, straight out, that the executive needs candidates that are […]

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Elevator Pitch for Job Seekers: How to and Examples

The job hunt involves online searches, applications, and editing your resume and cover letter, but the search shouldn’t end there. Developing your skills and networking are also vital parts of a successful job search strategy. While attending an event might make you squirm with anxiety, it offers a prime opportunity to build your network and […]

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Executive Job Search: 3 Ways Executives Find Jobs

Traditional job search techniques lose some of their pertinence the higher you get on the corporate ladder. Promotions have moved you into new roles. Recruiters have lured you to new companies. The number of jobs you’re interested in has been culled to a handful of hyper-competitive executive positions. It’s been a few years since you’ve browsed the […]

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