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How to Reach a Real Person in Your Online Job Search
Technology is changing the way we search for work. Technology has made it easy for job seekers to connect with…
Bad Resume Examples: 7 Cringe-Worthy Resumes (and How to Fix Them)
Reddit user u/cityoftress recently asked employers for “the funniest, craziest or weirdest thing you’ve seen on a resume.” We found…
Military-to-Civilian Resume: How to Translate Your Service Experience
How to write a military-to-civilian resume Military veterans transition into the corporate job market with a broad skill set and…
FAQ: Should I Include It On My Resume?
We answered some of the most commonly asked questions about what should and shouldn’t be added to your resume. Have…
Should You Include a Soft Skills Resume Section?
Before focusing my business solely on soft skills solutions for companies and organizations, I offered resume writing services and worked…
How to Find a Headhunter (and Other Executive Recruiting Myths)
Do headhunters still exist? That depends on which headhunter, executive recruiter, or HR professional you talk to. “Headhunter” is out-of-date…
How to Write an Athletic Coaching Resume
There are thousands of high school and college coaches who apply for coaching jobs every year. Many have experienced success…
6 Ways to Turn Executive Recruiters into your Biggest Job Search Allies
Executive recruiters can be one of your biggest assets in an executive job search if you know how to grab…
Executive Resumes: What Matters Most Must Appear First
Savvy executives don’t beat around the bush. They want straight facts, fast. When it comes to their executive resumes, this…
9 Musts for Finding a Job After 50
A common error many job seekers over 50 (and those who haven’t needed to job search in years, for that…
The Best Executive Resumes According to Executive Recruiters
Like any resume, executive resumes should quickly tell a candidate’s story. But for an executive resume to stand out, it…
How to Showcase Leadership Skills on Your Resume
Leadership skills are some of the most sought-after soft skills that employers look for in candidates. Showcasing your leadership skills all comes down to the way you write your resume.
Everything You Need to Know About Job Searching on Craigslist
Job boards are an essential component to the job seeker’s toolkit. Top job boards like Indeed, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and…
Getting Ghosted: Why You Don’t Hear Back from Jobs
Jobscan recently polled some of its users about the worst part of the job search process. One of the most…
Reapplying for a Job After Being Rejected
Is reapplying for a job ever appropriate or worthwhile if you have not heard back? Perhaps you were rejected for…
Creative Resume Formats: What You Need to Know
After submitting resume after resume and hearing nothing back, you might be considering a daring new approach. Maybe it’s time…
Top Resume Formats for Investment Bankers
The job outlook for investment bankers is good for 2016. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that jobs for financial…
20+ Years Experience: Creating a Resume that Highlights Your Expert Skills
How to appear skill-focused and contemporary As someone with a long work history, you’ve got the skills and expertise for…
Meet the Founders Behind Jobscan
I love a good startup story. The odds are always huge on the personal level, because entrepreneurs have to take…