Adding volunteer work on a resume will help you stand out from other applicants. Here’s how we recommend doing this.
8 Free Certifications to Add to Your Resume
Certifications can boost your resume and job opportunities, but they are not all created equal. Here are eight carefully-vetted free online certifications that you can add to your resume.
Unique Resume Templates That Will Make You Stand Out
When it comes to applying to jobs, the competition is fierce. But these unique resume templates will set you apart from the rest.
Resume Objective Statements: Examples, How-To, and FAQ
A strong resume objective statement introduces a resume to the hiring manager and aims to “sell” the job seeker by highlighting skills and career goals.
How to Write a Stay at Home Mom Resume and Get Back into the Workforce
If you decide you want to reenter the workforce after some time away, we’ll help you set up your stay at home mom resume!
Here’s Why You Should Not Include a Picture on Your Resume in 2021
There are several reasons why a picture on your resume could hurt your candidacy and, in most cases, no real benefits of including one.
Why the “Responsible For” Resume Won’t Win the Job
Hiring managers and recruiters want your resume work experience section to go beyond “responsible for.”
The 10 Best Free Resume Builders
How to Use a Free Resume Builder to Create a Top-Notch Resume Resume builders are interactive online resume templates that…
How to Write an Entry-Level Resume
An entry-level resume outlines your skills, accomplishments, and past work experience (if applicable) at the beginning of your career. Early…
Are You Making Any of These 8 Common Resume Mistakes?
Resume writing can be tough. There’s no one right way to do it, and if you haven’t written a resume…
Resume Tips for Avoiding Ageism: (Part II: For New Grads and Early Career Professionals)
One of the most interesting insights from Jobscan’s Hiring Professionals Survey on Ageism was how many recruiters commented on the…
Resume Tips for Avoiding Ageism (Part I: For Job Seekers Over 40)
Ageism is alive and well in the time of COVID-19. Many employers have had to make the difficult decision to…
Why Are Reviews of Professional Resume Writers Necessary?
How do you choose a professional resume writer? In this post, we’ll share why reviews are crucial when choosing yours.
Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills (and How to Use Them on Your Resume)
There are two types of skills recruiters look for on resumes: hard skills and soft skills. When used correctly, they…
Hired During the Pandemic: How a Real Jobscan User Landed a Job
How a real Jobscan user got hired in administration during the pandemic.
4 Free Minimalist Resume Templates
Streamline your design and put all the focus on your content with these professionally crafted minimalist resume templates. When searching…
Resume PDF vs Word (Plus Much More About PDF Resumes)
In this article we’re talking about resume file formatting, how to save your Microsoft Word resume as a PDF, and…
How to Explain Gaps in Employment on a Resume
Do you have a hole in your resume? Did you take a few years off to raise children, travel, make…
Should You Put Your Address on Your Resume?
Long story short, you should include your city and state on your resume, even if you’re a remote candidate. Read on to find out why.
Jobscan vs. Resunate: The Similarities and Differences
Jobscan and Resunate both score a resume against a job description and have resume optimization features, but that’s where the…