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Category: res-hi

Unique Resume Templates That Will Make You Stand Out

Posted on February 22, 2021February 25, 2021

When it comes to applying to jobs, the competition is fierce. But these unique resume templates will set you apart from the rest.

Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume, res-hi
update resume

11 Impactful Ways to Update Your Resume for 2021

Posted on January 7, 2021January 11, 2021

Resume trends come and go, and that was especially true with 2020. Last year, so much changed, and the job search process was no exception….

Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume, res-hi
Entry-Level Resume

How to Write an Entry-Level Resume

Posted on December 10, 2020December 16, 2020

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

Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume, res-hi
hard skills vs soft skills

Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills (and How to Use Them on Your Resume)

Posted on September 30, 2020November 30, 2020

There are two types of skills recruiters look for on resumes: hard skills and soft skills. When used correctly, they work together to form a…

Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume, res-hi
hired during pandemic

Hired During the Pandemic: How a Real Jobscan User Landed a Job

Posted on September 28, 2020December 9, 2020

How a real Jobscan user got hired in administration during the pandemic.

Posted in All, res-hi, User Stories

20 ATS-Friendly Resume Templates

Posted on September 8, 2020March 2, 2021

There are a number of factors that go into the optimal resume template or format. These free ATS-friendly resume templates are already formatted. All you have to do is customize them with your own information.

Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume, res-hi
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Jobscan vs. Resunate: The Similarities and Differences

Posted on August 6, 2020November 11, 2020

Jobscan and Resunate both score a resume against a job description and have resume optimization features, but that’s where the similarities end. Here are the…

Posted in Optimize Your Resume, res-hi, Uncategorized
rating skills on resume

Rating Skills on a Resume: The Template Trend You Should Avoid

Posted on August 3, 2020November 11, 2020

Is rating the skills on your resume a good practice? Not really. In this article, we’re talking about the two main reasons you should avoid this resume template trend.

Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume, res-hi

What to Put on a Resume (and What Not to Put on a Resume)

Posted on July 23, 2020December 5, 2020

We’ve recently covered what to put on a resume, and in this article we’re talking about what not to put on your resume. Does your resume include anything on this list?

Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume, res-hi

The Best Fonts for Your Resume in 2021

Posted on July 16, 2020January 11, 2021

What makes a great resume font? Readability and ATS-friendliness. Of course your resume’s content counts for much more than your font choice, but choosing a clean font that’s easy to read on any screen is a great way to make your resume more accessible to recruiters and hiring managers.

Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume, res-hiTagged Top Job Search Articles
project manager resume

The Complete Guide to Writing a Project Manager Resume

Posted on July 9, 2020December 5, 2020

Here we’ve provided a guide to writing a winning project manager resume. You’ll find tips for writing your headline and summary, plus important hard skills…

Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume, res-hi
dream job

This Veteran Got His Dream Job At NASA After Using Jobscan For Two Weeks

Posted on June 22, 2020June 25, 2020

He applied for hundreds of jobs with no response, then NASA called and offered him his dream job.

Posted in All, res-hi, User Stories
woman writing resume skills section

Top Resume Skills (and How to List Them)

Posted on June 18, 2020February 1, 2021

Choosing the right skills for your resume is the ticket to getting noticed, interviewed, and hired for a job. But how do you know which resume skills recruiters want to see?In this article, we’ll help you determine which skills employers are looking for and how to include them on your resume.

Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume, res-hiTagged resume keywords
laid off

After 20 Years at One Company, Jobscan Taught an IT Pro How to Job Search Again

Posted on May 27, 2020November 11, 2020

This real Jobscan user was laid off after 20 years with the same company. Find out how he landed a new job.

Posted in All, res-hi, User Stories
how a jobscan user got a job in 30 days

How a Job Seeker Used Jobscan to Find Herself…and a Job in 30 Days

Posted on April 9, 2020April 15, 2020

This job seeker got creative with her use of Jobscan and found a job in less than 30 days.

Posted in All, res-hi, User StoriesTagged career changers
resume optimization

A Veteran Got 0 Responses from 300 Jobs. With Jobscan, He Got 5 out of 8

Posted on March 19, 2020April 10, 2020

This former military pilot was about to give up after a five-month job search, but at the last minute, he discoverd Jobscan and landed a job.

Posted in All, res-hi, User StoriesTagged resume keywords
hiring manager reviewing a one-page resume

Is a One Page Resume Right for You?

Posted on March 18, 2020December 17, 2020

Condensing your resume to one page forces you to be concise and strategic about the details you include. This sort of thoughtfulness is essential to grabbing a recruiter’s attention. But one page resumes can be limiting, too. So, is a single-page resume right for you? Read on to find out.

Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume, res-hi
resume words on a resume

Resume Words: Keywords, Adjectives, Skills, and Power Verbs

Posted on March 4, 2020November 30, 2020

We want to help candidates display their unique skills and experience in the most compelling way possible. To that end, we’ve gathered all of our resume word resources below so our readers can find them in one place.

Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume, res-hi
resume headline illustration

How to Write a Resume Headline that Stands Out

Posted on February 25, 2020February 1, 2021

Although resume headlines comprise only a few words, these one-liners are the first thing recruiters and hiring managers read. They explain at a glance who you are and what you bring to the table.

Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume, res-hi
How to use resume action words and action verbs

400+ Resume Action Words (Plus 100 Power Verbs Recruiters Love to See)

Posted on February 19, 2020March 2, 2021

Resume action words are powerful verbs that propel sentences forward by clearly communicating your skills and experience. View or download over 400 verbs recruiters love to see.

Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume, res-hi

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