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 […]
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 […]
What is an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)? Here’s What You Need to Know
Are you getting rejected from jobs that you’re qualified for? The reason could be that your resume isn’t optimized for the ATS.
10 Best Resume Skills to Put on a Resume
We analyzed more than 10 million job descriptions and 17 million resumes to find the skills that employers are looking for the most.
75+ Free Certifications to Help You Land Your Dream Job
The following free courses and certifications cover a variety of fields, including technology, business, marketing, and medicine.
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 […]
How to Write the Perfect Resume Summary for Your Situation (+ 86 Examples)
Discover how to write a compelling resume summary that’s ATS-friendly and tailored for any job situation.
How to List Degrees on Your Resume
After analyzing nearly a million resumes, we found a powerful advantage: job seekers with higher degrees, including bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD are 2.5 times more likely to land an interview than those without a degree. That’s why knowing how to list your degree on a resume is crucial. Listing your degree incorrectly can confuse recruiters, […]
Is Lying On Your Resume Okay? 10 Lies to Avoid
Your resume is often the first and only impression employers get of you prior to the initial interview. It’s the deciding factor in whether or not you receive an interview for the position. It’s the best way to stand out. That’s also why lying on a resume might be tempting to some job seekers thinking […]
How to Write a Combination Resume That Gets Interviews
Discover whether the combination resume is the best format for your job search—and learn how to create one step by step.
Should You Put Your Address on Your Resume?
Long story short, you should include your city and state on your resume, even if you’re a remote candidate. Read on to find out why.
Can a Resume Be Two Pages Long? (With Format Examples)
If you’re like me, you might have “one page only!” ingrained in your brain when it comes to how long a resume should be.
19 Job Interview Tips That Will Get You Hired In 2024
Are you gearing up for a job interview? If so, make sure you’re following the latest trends to stand out from the competition.
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 […]
6 Different Ways to Job Search on LinkedIn
There’s more to applying for a job through LinkedIn than the job board…learn 6 LinkedIn job search strategies to speed up your process.
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 […]
Why the Hybrid Resume is the Best Resume Format
When it comes to creating a resume, choosing the right format can be tricky. You must highlight your skills, experience, education, and more within (preferably) one piece of paper. So, how do you decide? First, you need to think about where you are in your career. Are you a seasoned professional or a recent graduate? […]
How Many Jobs Should I Apply To?
Learn how many jobs you should apply for every day for the best chances of finding a new job fast – whether you’re unemployed or currently working.
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 […]
The Top 500 ATS Resume Keywords of 2024
Here are the 500 keywords, organized by industry, that appear most frequently in Jobscan‘s database of real job descriptions.