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

Category: Optimize Your Resume

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How to Write a ChatGPT Resume (With Prompts)

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
May 30, 2025

Creating a compelling resume with ChatGPT is easy. Follow our guide to quickly create a professional and impactful resume that stands out.

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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How Long Should a Resume Be in 2026?

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
May 30, 2025

This guide breaks down exactly how long your resume should be based on your experience, and how to trim it without losing what matters.

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How to Format Your Resume Education Section

Published by: Hogan Short
May 29, 2025

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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Resume PDF or Word: Which Should You Choose?

Published by: Hogan Short
May 27, 2025

When submitting your resume, one simple but critical decision you need to make is choosing the file format: Should you…

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How Far Back Should Your Resume Go?

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
May 19, 2025

Not sure how much experience to include? Here’s how to focus on what matters, avoid age bias, and keep your resume easy for both ATS and recruiters to read.

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How to List Degrees on Your Resume

Published by: Hogan Short
May 9, 2025

Listing your degree incorrectly can confuse recruiters, cause your resume to be overlooked by applicant tracking systems (ATS), and cost…

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Volunteer Experience on Your Resume: Where and Why to Include It

Published by: Hogan Short
May 9, 2025

Adding volunteer work on a resume will help you stand out from other applicants. Here’s how we recommend doing this.

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What Should a Resume Look Like in Today’s Job Market?

Published by: Hogan Short
May 7, 2025

A good-looking resume makes a positive first impression. But we understand the stress that comes with making your resume look…

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Area of Expertise: How to Add Skills to Your Resume

Published by: Hogan Short
May 6, 2025

What is an area of expertise? It’s a set of skills or a high level of knowledge in a particular…

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Should You Include a Picture on Your Resume in 2026?

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
May 6, 2025

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

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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 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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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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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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