Most of the people I know have been unemployed at one point or another. There’s a sense of despair that…
How to Answer: What Are Your Salary Expectations?
Discussing salary can be uncomfortable. Here’s how you can navigate the “What are your salary expectations?” question during interviews, and how to prepare.
Ask a Recruiter: Should I Apply to the Same Job Twice?
In this series, Jobscan readers ask recruiter Tejal Wagadia their most pressing job search questions. This week, Tejal focuses on when and why to apply to a company more than once and when to ask recruiters for customized feedback.
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!
How to Write a College Student Resume: A Guide for Recent Grads
College student resumes differ from traditional resumes in that they lean heavily upon coursework, internships, and other college-level achievements to demonstrate a candidate’s value.
Jobscan: How It Started, How It’s Going
What do a carpooling startup in Asia, a meticulous cafe tracking spreadsheet, and a helpless job search have in common? They’re all a part of the Jobscan story.
Pursuing your Career Goals
Where do you see yourself in five years? Ten years? What are your career goals? Most of us have some form…
10 Jobs for Graduates with a Creative Writing Degree
Do you have a creative writing degree? Here are 10 jobs where you can put that degree to good use.
11 Risks of Working in An Unhealthy Work Environment
Are you working in a toxic work environment? This post will shed light on how unhealthy this can be to you.
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…
[Survey] 88% of Hiring Professionals Say Age Discrimination is a Problem
We surveyed over 100 recruiters and hiring managers and found that the vast majority (88%) believe age discrimination in hiring is a problem.
10 Signs You’re Working in a Toxic Environment
Toxic work environments make jobs unbearable. In this post, we’ll share 10 signs you might be experiencing one now.
Job Search Lessons from the Great Recession
Like during the Great Recession, many have lost their jobs and are now dealing with an uncertain future. Because there’s bound to be some longterm effect on the job market, we wanted to know how job seekers can best prepare themselves. We looked to the strategies that worked during the Great Recession.
COVID-19 Job Market Statistics
The job market and workplace are changing rapidly as the COVID-19 crisis forces more companies to operate remotely and layoff…
Advice from Jobscan’s CEO: What I Learned from the Last Recession
This is an unprecedented time. I won’t go into details about the virus, social distancing, or toilet paper madness, but about how this economic impact could affect our employment and income.
The LinkedIn Featured Section: How to Feature Content on Your LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn recently added a “featured” section which allows professionals to display media—everything from LinkedIn posts to external webpages—on their profiles. The new featured section is a good opportunity to showcase the professional work you are most proud of.
How to Close and Delete Your LinkedIn Account
A step-by-step guide on how to delete your LinkedIn account, how to backup your LinkedIn data before deleting your account, how to cancel LinkedIn Premium
How to Negotiate Salary
Negotiating salary is awkward, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn how to negotiate salary comfortably and confidently.
How Recruiters Really Read Your Resume
Over the past few years, there’s been a lot of talk about the “6-second rule” after the Ladders showed that…