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Jobscan/Blog /Category 'Optimize Your Resume' (Page 3)

Category: Optimize Your Resume

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How to Write a Combination Resume That Gets Interviews

Published by: Hogan Short
April 8, 2025

Discover whether the combination resume is the best format for your job search—and learn how to create one step by step.

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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How to Create Your Video Resume

Published by: James Hu
April 8, 2025

With all the competition, how do you stand out from other applicants? In this post, we share advice on creating a video resume as well as a few examples.

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You Need to Avoid These ATS Resume Formatting Mistakes

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
April 7, 2025

Are ATS resume formatting mistakes hurting your chances of landing your dream job? An applicant tracking system (ATS) is software…

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Posted in All, All About ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems), Optimize Your Resume
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75+ Free Certifications to Help You Land Your Dream Job

Published by: Hogan Short
March 31, 2025

The following free courses and certifications cover a variety of fields, including technology, business, marketing, and medicine.

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15 Soft Skills Examples to Elevate Your Resume

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
March 31, 2025

Soft skills are personal traits that are crucial to success in any workplace. Here’s how to add them to your resume.

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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The Top 10 Best Fonts for Your Resume in 2025

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
March 31, 2025

Make a great first impression with a resume that’s easy to read and ATS-friendly.

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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Hard Skills: Definition, Examples, and What to Include on Your Resume

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
March 31, 2025

Did you know that 88% of hiring managers and recruiters focus on hard skills when reading your resume? With skills-based…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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Best Resume Skills

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
March 31, 2025

We analyzed more than 10 million job descriptions and 17 million resumes to find the skills that employers are looking for the most.

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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How to Explain Gaps in Employment on a Resume

Published by: James Hu
March 31, 2025

Do you have a hole in your resume? Did you take a few years off to raise children, travel, make…

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Posted in Optimize Your Resume
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Should You Use Past or Present Tense on Your Resume?

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
March 26, 2025

If you’re unsure whether to write your resume in past tense or present tense, traditional advice sides with common sense….

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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Beginner’s Guide: How to Include Babysitting on Your Resume

Published by: Jobscan
February 10, 2025

Key highlights Navigating the job search can be tough, especially when you’re starting out. You might find yourself asking how…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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How to Use “Please Find Attached My Resume” Properly

Published by: Jobscan
February 10, 2025

Key highlights When writing a job application email, it is important to attach your resume. The way you present this…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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Dean’s List on Resume: A Step-by-Step Guide

Published by: Jobscan
February 10, 2025

Key highlights As you move from school to work, making a great resume is very important. Your resume summary should…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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Mastering Core Competencies for Your Resume

Published by: Jobscan
February 10, 2025

Key highlights In the competitive job market, having a strong resume is crucial. It is important to list your skills,…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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Beginner’s Guide: What’s a Remote Job and How to Land One

Published by: Jobscan
February 10, 2025

Key highlights The change in technology and the growth of digital nomads have changed what we think of as a…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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Where to Put GPA on Resume: Best Practices and Examples

Published by: Jobscan
February 10, 2025

Key highlights Navigating resume writing can be hard. One tricky part is deciding if you should include your GPA. Your…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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How to Showcase Microsoft Suite Proficiency on Your Resume

Published by: Jobscan
February 10, 2025

Key highlights In today’s tough job market, a good resume is very important for impressing potential employers. Your resume summary…

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How to List High School on Your Resume

Published by: Jobscan
February 10, 2025

Key Highlights Creating a strong resume can be tricky for recent graduates or those with little work experience. You may…

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Mastering Levels of Language Proficiency in Your Resume

Published by: Jobscan
February 7, 2025

Key highlights In today’s connected world, job seekers who can speak more than one language have a big advantage. Resume…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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Creative Resume Portfolio Ideas for 2025

Published by: Jobscan
February 7, 2025

Key highlights In a tough job market, it is very important to leave a lasting impression on potential employers. A…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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