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Category: All

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How to Format Dates on a Resume in 2026

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
May 14, 2025

Getting your resume date format correct is essential. These dates help hiring managers and recruiters form a clear picture of…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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6 Networking Solutions To Equip Your Students For Their Job Search

Published by: Rhys Dowbiggin
May 12, 2025

It’s an adage as old as the job market: 70-80% of jobs are never advertised. This number has been debated…

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Posted in All, Organizations
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How to List Degrees on Your Resume

Published by: Hogan Short
May 9, 2025

Listing your degree incorrectly can confuse recruiters, cause your resume to be overlooked by applicant tracking systems (ATS), and cost…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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How to End a Cover Letter the Right Way (With Examples)

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
May 9, 2025

A strong closing on your cover letter can set you apart. These tips and examples will show you exactly what to say.

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Posted in All, Cover LetterTagged cover letter
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Volunteer Experience on Your Resume: Where and Why to Include It

Published by: Hogan Short
May 9, 2025

Adding volunteer work on a resume will help you stand out from other applicants. Here’s how we recommend doing this.

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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What Should a Resume Look Like in Today’s Job Market?

Published by: Hogan Short
May 7, 2025

A good-looking resume makes a positive first impression. But we understand the stress that comes with making your resume look…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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Area of Expertise: How to Add Skills to Your Resume

Published by: Hogan Short
May 6, 2025

What is an area of expertise? It’s a set of skills or a high level of knowledge in a particular…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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Should You Include a Picture on Your Resume in 2026?

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
May 6, 2025

There are several reasons why a picture on your resume could hurt your candidacy and, in most cases, there are no real benefits to including one.

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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Live Version – How to Tailor Your Resume Job Description to the Job (7 Examples)

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
May 5, 2025

Your resume job description section is the part hiring managers actually read to decide whether you can do the work….

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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How to Organize Your Resume Sections to Stand Out

Published by: Hogan Short
May 5, 2025

Learn what the five essential resume sections are, and in what order you should put them in for maximum impact.

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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How to Add Your Resume to LinkedIn

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
April 28, 2025

LinkedIn is the number one online networking tool for job seekers. 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn to scout for new…

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Posted in All, LinkedIn for Job Seekers
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How to Show a Promotion on Your Resume: Expert Tips and Strategies

Published by: Sydney Myers
April 21, 2025

Expert tips and strategies on how to show promotion on resume. Boost your chances of success with our insightful guide.

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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Can a Resume Be Two Pages Long? (With Format Examples)

Published by: Hogan Short
April 15, 2025

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.

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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Your Resume File Name Matters: How to Name Your Resume

Published by: Hogan Short
April 15, 2025

Your resume file name is the first thing recruiters notice when receiving your resume. Make sure your resume is named appropriately for the job you’re applying for.

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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200+ Words to Describe Yourself (With Examples)

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
April 15, 2025

Whether you’re writing a resume, prepping for an interview, or updating your LinkedIn, the right words make all the difference. Here are 200+ to get you started.

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Posted in All, Job Interview
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Resume Action Verbs: 500+ to Boost Your Bullet Points (2026)

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
April 14, 2025

Add these vibrant action verbs to your resume to stand out from the competition and increase your chances of getting more job interviews.

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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Functional Resume Template: Should You Ever Use One?

Published by: Hogan Short
April 10, 2025

Does the functional resume still get results, or is it falling out of favor in today’s tech-driven hiring process?

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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How to Write a Chronological Resume (With Free Templates)

Published by: Hannah Baes
April 9, 2025

Jobscan surveyed 442 job seekers to learn about their challenges. We found that 44% of them had no interviews in…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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How to Write a Combination Resume That Gets Interviews

Published by: Hogan Short
April 8, 2025

Discover whether the combination resume is the best format for your job search—and learn how to create one step by step.

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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6 Different Ways to Job Search on LinkedIn

Published by: James Hu
April 8, 2025

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.

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Posted in All, LinkedIn for Job Seekers
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