YouTube is a go-to destination for all kinds of excellent how-to videos. Unfortunately, when it comes to resume help, you have to cut through a lot of junk to find the good stuff. (I know because I just spent all day doing it.) Here are six videos from coaches, recruiters, and resume writers that get […]
When it comes to automated resume analysis, two of the most popular web applications out there are VMock and Jobscan. Both systems analyze your resume then offer a score out of 100 with tips to help you improve. Of course we’re biased, but as researchers who strive to provide the best tools for job seekers, […]
There’s an old saying that goes something like, “A great website that is not promoted is like a billboard stored in your basement.” This sentiment reminds me of LinkedIn members who have strong profiles but are invisible. For those figuring out how to use LinkedIn to find a job, they must consider what a successful […]
It might not seem like a big deal, but did you know something as simple as the font you pick for your resume can have a huge impact on your chances of scoring your dream job? Learn how to pick the best font for resume content, what font size your resume should be, how good […]
So – you took a break from your career to be a stay at home parent for a few years while your children were young. Now that they are getting older and are in school full-time, you’re thinking about returning to the workforce. This might be a return to your former career or perhaps your […]
Getting a new job takes time, but how much time? If you’ve been applying for jobs for several weeks or months and still can’t find a job that’s right for you, it’s time to take a critical look into your job search process. At what point in the process are you getting stuck? If you […]
Receiving direct contact from a recruiter is an exciting part of the job search and a welcome break from rejection notices and non-responses. Out of hundreds of applicants or thousands of LinkedIn profiles, the recruiter decided you were one of the few worth reaching out to– congrats! The next step is to validate their instincts. […]
A few notable applicant tracking systems (ATS) have roots going back to the 1990s– and it shows. One recruiter told Jobscan that they were stuck using a system that “reminds me of something in the Windows ’95 era.” Even as ATS companies update their software to keep with the times, many are dragging along old code that makes […]
It’s not enough to throw together a LinkedIn profile, paste in some resume info, then leave it alone to somehow work its magic. You have to think about an important group of people using LinkedIn on a daily basis: Recruiters. 94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to screen job candidates. This is what they expect when […]
You’ve spent an hour or more painstakingly tailoring your resume. You researched the company, learned everything you could about the role, and perfectly optimized your resume for the job description. You click “Apply Now” and upload your resume. Done, right? Not so fast! Now re-enter your name and contact information. Re-enter every single job title, […]