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Category: Job Search

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How to Navigate the Hidden Job Market

Posted on April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 by James Hu

What exactly is the hidden job market? In this post, we’ll answer this question and explain how to secure positions within it.

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Posted in Job Search
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How to Find a Job in 2025: Tips and Tricks from the Experts

Posted on February 28, 2025May 12, 2025 by Hogan Short

It’s the question many are asking in 2025: 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.

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How to Follow Up on a Job Application: Recruiter Tips

Posted on February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 by Hannah Baes

After submitting your resume and cover letter, you might wonder what to do next: should you wait or reach out…

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The Bounce Back: What to do When You Get Laid Off

Posted on December 11, 2024January 30, 2025 by Sydney Myers

“Never be afraid or embarrassed about the layoff. You still have the same value. Your value doesn’t go away. You…

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Posted in All, Job Search
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Age Discrimination: Older Applicants vs. “Young Pretty People”

Posted on November 15, 2024January 30, 2025 by James Hu

“The client specifically asked for ‘young pretty people,’” Tejal Wagadia, a technical recruiter based in Phoenix, Arizona, told Jobscan. “They…

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Posted in All, Job Search
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The 30 Best Jobs for Introverts

Posted on November 15, 2024January 30, 2025 by James Hu

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.

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Elevator Pitch for Job Seekers: How to and Examples

Posted on November 15, 2024January 30, 2025 by Sarah Landrum

The job hunt involves online searches, applications, and editing your resume and cover letter, but the search shouldn’t end there….

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Posted in All, Job Search, LinkedIn for Job Seekers
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How Many Jobs Should I Apply To?

Posted on November 15, 2024January 30, 2025 by James Hu

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.

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Executive Job Search: 3 Ways Executives Find Jobs

Posted on November 15, 2024January 30, 2025 by James Hu

Traditional job search techniques lose some of their pertinence the higher you get on the corporate ladder. Promotions have moved…

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Posted in All, Job Search
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How to Land Your First Executive Job

Posted on November 15, 2024January 30, 2025 by Matt Krumrie

Are you ready to break into the executive ranks? Here’s what you need to know.

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What To Do When You Can’t Find a Job (4 Real Problems with 4 Real Solutions)

Posted on November 15, 2024January 31, 2025 by Paige Liwanag

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.

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Posted in Job SearchTagged job interviews
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Ask a Recruiter: How to Apply for a Job When You’re Overqualified?

Posted on November 15, 2024January 31, 2025 by Tejal Wagadia

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.

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Posted in All, Job Search, Tejal
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Knockout Job Application Questions: How One Answer Can Kill Your Chances

Posted on November 14, 2024January 31, 2025 by James Hu

When applying for jobs online, most of us focus on crafting a perfect resume and writing a cover letter that…

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Posted in All, Job Search
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Top 10 YouTube Channels for Job Seekers to Watch

Posted on November 14, 2024January 31, 2025 by Paige Liwanag

You might be surprised to learn that YouTube is such an awesome resource for job seekers looking to learn more…

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Top 10 Podcasts for Job Seekers to Listen to

Posted on November 14, 2024January 31, 2025 by Paige Liwanag

Podcasts are so in right now. From true crime stories to economics, the world of podcasts is enormous. If you…

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What Do Corporate Recruiters Look For? We Asked Them

Posted on November 14, 2024January 31, 2025 by Hogan Short

Job seekers face a buzzsaw of obstacles, locked doors, and unpleasant experiences in pursuit of a job offer. The first…

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How to Find Remote Jobs to Work From Home: A Complete Guide

Posted on November 13, 2024January 31, 2025 by Kelsey Purcell, CPRW

Working remotely offers a unique flexibility and since its boom in 2020, the desire for remote work—and remote workers—remains. Many…

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5 Ways Recruiters Find Candidates

Posted on October 23, 2024January 31, 2025 by James Hu

Recruiters succeed where applicant tracking systems (ATS) fail. While ATS have the ability to store and sift through resumes based on…

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Posted in Job Search
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How to Write a Job Application Email (With Examples)

Posted on August 24, 2024January 31, 2025 by Hannah Baes

Most job applications are submitted online through company websites, job sites, or applicant tracking systems. However, some companies might still…

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Posted in All, Job Search
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Top 20 Motivational Job Search Quotes

Posted on August 22, 2024January 31, 2025 by Hogan Short

The average job search in the United States lasts longer than 20 weeks, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data….

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