Most job applications are submitted online through company websites, job sites, or applicant tracking systems. However, some companies might still prefer email. How do you make sure your job application email gets opened and read by recruiters? With recruiters and hiring managers receiving an average of 250 applications daily, you have to make sure your […]
Top 20 Motivational Job Search Quotes
The average job search in the United States lasts longer than 20 weeks, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. If everyone had a motivational coach cheering them on through the slog, it might be easier to deal with the inevitable rejection or confusion that comes with the hunt. As it turns out, the job […]
How to Find a Job in 2024: Tips and Tricks from the Experts
It’s the question many are asking in 2024: How to find a job. In this post, we’ll help you answer that question before you find yourself in a rabbit hole of frustration.
How to Find Remote Jobs to Work From Home: A Complete Guide
Working remotely offers a unique flexibility and since its boom in 2020, the desire for remote work—and remote workers—remains. Many introverts, parents, and folks who need flexibility are drawn to remote work to have the best of both worlds: the security of a full-time job, without the commute. How to find remote jobs can be […]
What Do Corporate Recruiters Look For? We Asked Them
Job seekers face a buzzsaw of obstacles, locked doors, and unpleasant experiences in pursuit of a job offer. The first tests are typically issued by a corporate recruiter who serves as the gatekeeper between the job seeker and the hiring manager. To learn more about what job seekers are up against, we spoke with four […]
How to Follow Up on a Job Application: Recruiter Tips
After submitting your resume and cover letter, you might wonder what to do next: should you wait or reach out to recruiters? Knowing how to follow up on a job application is crucial to staying on recruiters’ minds. While it might seem daunting, don’t let that stop you from standing out and connecting with a […]
Simplify your Job Search with a Job Search Spreadsheet [Template + Free Tool]
Every job seeker knows how overwhelming a job search can get, especially when you’re applying for different jobs. With all the nitty-gritty details you need to remember for each job, being disorganized will be your downfall. You need to closely track all the details of your job hunt and be organized so that nothing important […]
What’s the Quickest Way to Find a Job?: 13 Tips
Learn the quickest way to find a job with these 13 steps that help you stand out to recruiters and speed up your job search with less stress.
How to Find and Land the Perfect Summer Internship or New Grad Opportunity
Are you searching for an internship or career opportunity as a new graduate? This article shares advice from a recruiter to help you navigate both these processes.
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.
5 Solutions for the Long-Term Unemployed
Most of the people I know have been unemployed at one point or another. There’s a sense of despair that comes with losing their source of income. Perhaps more devastating is a sense of emotional turmoil, which can include sadness, anger, self-doubt, fear, isolation, and even depression. A special category of unemployment identifies people who’ve […]
What To Do When You Can’t Find a Job (4 Real Problems with 4 Real Solutions)
If you’re job search is taking too long, it’s time to figure out where the issue lies: your resume, interview skills, or where you’re looking.
The 30 Best Jobs for Introverts
Have you ever considered the extent that your personality type plays into the challenges of the job hunt? In our poll of 104 participants, 86% said they felt that the job search process was harder for introverts than extroverts.
Ask a Recruiter: How to Apply for a Job When You’re Overqualified?
In this series, Jobscan readers ask recruiter Tejal Wagadia their most pressing job search questions. This week, Tejal focuses on how to apply for a position you’re overqualified for and how to discern which details to include in a resume.
Ask a Recruiter: Should I Apply to the Same Job Twice?
In this series, Jobscan readers ask recruiter Tejal Wagadia their most pressing job search questions. This week, Tejal focuses on when and why to apply to a company more than once and when to ask recruiters for customized feedback.
How to Navigate the Hidden Job Market
What exactly is the hidden job market? In this post, we’ll answer this question and explain how to secure positions within it.
10 Jobs for Graduates with a Creative Writing Degree
Do you have a creative writing degree? Here are 10 jobs where you can put that degree to good use.
[Survey] 88% of Hiring Professionals Say Age Discrimination is a Problem
We surveyed over 100 recruiters and hiring managers and found that the vast majority (88%) believe age discrimination in hiring is a problem.
Job Search Lessons from the Great Recession
Like during the Great Recession, many have lost their jobs and are now dealing with an uncertain future. Because there’s bound to be some longterm effect on the job market, we wanted to know how job seekers can best prepare themselves. We looked to the strategies that worked during the Great Recession.
COVID-19 Job Market Statistics
The job market and workplace are changing rapidly as the COVID-19 crisis forces more companies to operate remotely and layoff employees. Hiring has slowed and the unemployment rate continues to rise. We wanted to get an overhead view of the landscape, looking specifically toward employee sentiment, hiring trends, remote work obstacles, and the college recruiting […]
