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Jobscan>Blog > Category 'Optimize Your Resume'

Category: Optimize Your Resume

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16 High-Income Skills You Need On Your Resume

September 22, 2023September 24, 2023

According to a report by McKinsey & Company, one in three workers increased their salaries by learning the right high-income…

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The Top 10 Fonts to Use on Your Resume

September 6, 2023September 22, 2023

Agonizing over the best font for your resume? It might seem like a tiny detail, but choosing the right font…

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How to Write an Entry-Level Resume

August 11, 2023September 5, 2023

An entry-level resume outlines your skills, accomplishments, and past work experience (if applicable) at the beginning of your career. Early…

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How to Format Your Resume Education Section

August 11, 2023August 11, 2023

Your education can be one of your strongest assets. Learn how to format it perfectly on your resume and get noticed.

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How to Show a Promotion on Your Resume: Expert Tips and Strategies

August 7, 2023August 11, 2023

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

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Top Resume Skills: Complete Guide with Examples by Job Title

July 18, 2023July 18, 2023

A study by Harvard Business School and EMSI found that 63 percent of occupations experienced a decline in degree requirements…

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Should You Include a Picture on Your Resume in 2023?

June 23, 2023June 23, 2023

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

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195 Resume Action Verbs That Recruiters Love to See

June 23, 2023June 24, 2023

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

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Should You Use a Functional Resume Template?

June 20, 2023June 20, 2023

The functional resume format deemphasizes work history and puts skills and accomplishments front and center. Unfortunately, recruiters hate the functional resume format because of this.

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You Need to Avoid These ATS Formatting Mistakes

June 15, 2023August 11, 2023

Are your resumes being rejected by ATS systems? These common formatting mistakes might be the problem.

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How to Create an ATS Resume

June 9, 2023August 14, 2023

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Maximize your chances of landing that dream job with an ATS-optimized resume!

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54 Examples of Effective Resume Objectives

June 6, 2023June 8, 2023

Here are 54 best examples of career-specific objectives for resume you can use to stand out to recruiters and land job interviews.

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What Job Seekers Need to Know About SmartRecruiters’ AI Tool

June 1, 2023June 7, 2023

SmartRecruiters just announced its partnership with leading AI recruiting tool Sense. What does this mean for job seekers? Here’s everything you need to know to not get left behind.

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10 Customer Service Skills You Need on Your Resume in 2023

June 1, 2023September 12, 2023

Although it can be challenging at times, being a customer service representative can also be an incredibly rewarding job. After…

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The Top 5 Communication Skills To Include On Your Resume

June 1, 2023September 12, 2023

When writing a resume, most of us assume that employees only care about the hard skills. What software can we…

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6 Critical Thinking Skills to Supercharge Your Resume

June 1, 2023June 9, 2023

When employers are asked which resume skills are the most important, the majority answer “critical thinking skills”. This is according…

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The Top 500 ATS Resume Keywords of 2023

May 30, 2023May 30, 2023

Here are the 500 keywords, organized by industry, that appear most frequently in Jobscan‘s database of real job descriptions.

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28+ Free Certifications to Add to Your Resume in 2023

May 30, 2023September 22, 2023

Free certificates are valuable assets, whether you are looking to improve your employability or simply want to keep your skills sharp.

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How to Add Work Experience to Your Resume in 2023

May 25, 2023May 25, 2023

This step-by-step guide shows you how to create a work experience section that will help you get more job interviews.

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Greenhouse ATS: What Job Seekers Need to Know

May 1, 2023May 1, 2023

Learn how to optimize your resume to increase your chances of getting hired through a Greenhouse ATS.

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