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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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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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From Transactional to Transformational: How To Overcome Career Services Challenges in Higher Education

Published by: Rhys Dowbiggin
May 28, 2025

Career services professionals are deeply invested in the mission of higher education. They provide a crucial role in helping college…

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Posted in All, Organizations, Universities
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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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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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21 LinkedIn Summary Examples for 2026 (with Templates)

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

Discover how to write an effective LinkedIn summary, what to include (and what to avoid), plus plenty of examples and an easy-to-use template.

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Posted in All, LinkedIn for Job Seekers
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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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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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10 Ways to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile Picture (For Free!)

Published by: Jossaine Nunez
May 16, 2025

Did you know that recruiters judge job seekers based on how they appear in their photos? Here are 10 tips that will help you present your best self, without paying for professional headshots!

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Posted in All, LinkedIn for Job Seekers
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How to Format Dates on a Resume in 2026

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
May 14, 2025

Getting your resume date format correct is essential. These dates help hiring managers and recruiters form a clear picture of…

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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6 Networking Solutions To Equip Your Students For Their Job Search

Published by: Rhys Dowbiggin
May 12, 2025

It’s an adage as old as the job market: 70-80% of jobs are never advertised. This number has been debated…

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Posted in All, Organizations
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How to Change Your LinkedIn URL

Published by: Paige Liwanag
May 12, 2025

Your LinkedIn URL could be more useful than you probably realize. Find out how to make it work for you and how to customize it.

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Posted in LinkedIn for Job Seekers
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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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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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How to End a Cover Letter the Right Way (With Examples)

Published by: Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
May 9, 2025

A strong closing on your cover letter can set you apart. These tips and examples will show you exactly what to say.

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Posted in All, Cover LetterTagged cover letter
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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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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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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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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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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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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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65 Resume Headline Examples That Help You Stand Out

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

Learn how to write a resume headline that helps you show up in ATS searches and makes recruiters want to read more.

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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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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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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The Top 500 ATS Resume Keywords of 2025

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

Here are the 500 keywords, organized by industry, that appear most frequently in Jobscan‘s database of real job descriptions.

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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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How to Write Your Resume Job Description (With Examples)

Published by: Kelsey Purcell, CPRW
May 5, 2025

Relevant professional work experience boosts your chances of landing an interview. Jobscan’s research shows that if you match the job…

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Posted in All, 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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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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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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Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume
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