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Category: Optimize Your Resume

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How to Organize Your Resume Sections to Stand Out

Published by: Hogan Short
May 5, 2025

Learn what the five essential resume sections are, and in what order you should put them in for maximum impact.

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How to Make Your Resume Stand Out to Recruiters

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
April 30, 2025

Hiring managers take as little as 6 seconds to read your resume—less time than it takes to tie your shoelaces….

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

Published by: Sydney Myers
April 21, 2025

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

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Can a Resume Be Two Pages Long? (With Format Examples)

Published by: Hogan Short
April 15, 2025

If you’re like me, you might have “one page only!” ingrained in your brain when it comes to how long a resume should be.

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Your Resume File Name Matters: How to Name Your Resume

Published by: Hogan Short
April 15, 2025

Your resume file name is the first thing recruiters notice when receiving your resume. Make sure your resume is named appropriately for the job you’re applying for.

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Resume Action Verbs: 500+ to Boost Your Bullet Points (2026)

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
April 14, 2025

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

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Functional Resume Template: Should You Ever Use One?

Published by: Hogan Short
April 10, 2025

Does the functional resume still get results, or is it falling out of favor in today’s tech-driven hiring process?

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How to Write a Chronological Resume (With Free Templates)

Published by: Hannah Baes
April 9, 2025

Jobscan surveyed 442 job seekers to learn about their challenges. We found that 44% of them had no interviews in…

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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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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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75+ Free Certifications to Boost Your Career in 2026

Published by: Hogan Short
March 31, 2025

Looking for a free course to help you land your dream job faster? Below is a carefully curated list of courses and certifications across 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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The Top 10 Best Fonts for Your Resume in 2026

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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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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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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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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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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Beginner’s Guide: How to Include Babysitting on Your Resume

Published by: Jobscan Team
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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How to Use “Please Find Attached My Resume” Properly

Published by: Jobscan Team
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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Dean’s List on Resume: A Step-by-Step Guide

Published by: Jobscan Team
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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