Job Search Tips You Should Hear This Week
In today’s edition, we offer tips to make your job search easier and faster.
Insights from the Jobscan Blog
Try the company’s product before your interview
Whenever possible, use the company’s product or service before your interview (many offer free trials). Then share your experience and offer thoughtful feedback during the interview. It shows initiative, curiosity, and genuine interest. Most job seekers skip this step, so it can help you stand out.
It's not too late to use your college's career services
Many colleges offer free career support to alumni, sometimes for life. Others limit access to the first few years after graduation. Either way, it’s worth checking. You might find resume reviews, job boards, or one-on-one coaching you didn’t realize you still have access to.
Share your LinkedIn profile with a QR code
Want to turn a quick conversation into a lasting connection? Use your LinkedIn QR code. Open the app, tap the search bar, and click the small square icon on the right. Your personal code will pop up, ready to scan. It’s a smarter way to connect than just saying, “Find me on LinkedIn.”
Want better results? Apply to fewer jobs
Instead of sending out dozens of generic resumes, focus on roles where you’re a strong match. Then take the time to tailor each application. You’ll get more interviews, fewer rejections, and save your energy for the opportunities that matter.
Use TikTok to showcase your value
More recruiters are browsing TikTok for candidates, especially in creative, marketing, and tech fields. A short 60-second video resume can help you stand out. Highlight your skills and goals, use hashtags like #CareerTok, and link to your LinkedIn or portfolio. Then share it with your network.
Some Thoughts Before You Go…
AI tools have made the job search even more chaotic.
A few years ago, the rise of job boards like Indeed made it easy to apply to lots of jobs quickly.
That’s when the “spray and pray” approach took off—sending the same resume to dozens of employers and hoping something sticks.
It wasn’t very effective then, but it’s even less effective now.
These days, employers are overwhelmed, not just by the sheer number of applications they receive, but by the fact that most are AI-generated.
In response, they’re turning to their own technology, using AI interviews, screening tools, and skill assessments to manage the surge in applications.
The job search has become an arms race.
So, how do you stand out in a system that feels more robotic than human?
Lean into the personal touch.
Tailor your resume to each role. Build a LinkedIn profile that shows your personality and value. Network. Follow up. Get referrals.
These human connections are what still move the needle.
In an AI-driven job market, authenticity is your competitive edge.
That’s it for this edition. I hope these tips have sparked some new ideas for your job search.
See you next week!
Robert Henderson, CPRW, Resume Expert
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