What exactly is the hidden job market? In this post, we’ll answer this question and explain how to secure positions within it.
How to Find a Job in 2025: Tips and Tricks from the Experts
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
How to Land Your First Executive Job
Are you ready to break into the executive ranks? Here’s what you need to know.
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.
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.
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 […]
Knockout Job Application Questions: How One Answer Can Kill Your Chances
When applying for jobs online, most of us focus on crafting a perfect resume and writing a cover letter that will make an impression. However, there is another gatekeeper standing between you and a job interview that is less forgiving– “knockout” application questions. What are knockout questions? Knockout questions are typically asked early in the […]
Top 10 YouTube Channels for Job Seekers to Watch
You might be surprised to learn that YouTube is such an awesome resource for job seekers looking to learn more about the job search. Many of the top career experts and strategists have channels dedicated to helping job seekers succeed. Everything from resume writing to interview questions to mastering the perfect handshake can be found […]
Top 10 Podcasts for Job Seekers to Listen to
Podcasts are so in right now. From true crime stories to economics, the world of podcasts is enormous. If you haven’t listened to job search podcasts, you should give it a try. Some of the top thought leaders in the career and job search space share their personal knowledge. Many also interview other experts in […]
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 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 […]
5 Ways Recruiters Find Candidates
Recruiters succeed where applicant tracking systems (ATS) fail. While ATS have the ability to store and sift through resumes based on desired skills, they alone cannot make final judgment calls about candidates. Because applicant tracking systems have flaws, thankfully, recruiters do not rely solely upon them for finding candidates. Recruiters use a variety of sourcing techniques […]
How to Write a Job Application Email (With Examples)
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 […]