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In order to filter out qualified candidates, many employers use an applicant tracking system that searches your resume for keywords that match the job description. Using Jobscan, you can now scan your own resume before submitting. Sign up for your free trial today!

By Erik Martinez, Graduate Career Peer
Thursday, January 19th, 2017 - 2:23pm


Credit: JobscanWhen applying for a job, you may be one ​of hundreds of people sending in a resume. In order to filter out qualified candidates, many employers use an applicant tracking system that searches your resume for keywords that match the job description. Using Jobscan, you can now scan your own resume before submitting!

Jobscan allows you to upload your resume and the job description you are interested in to see how good of a match you are. It identifies how many keywords already exist in your resume and which ones you should add so that your chances of making it to the next round increase.

Even better news is that students, alumni, and faculty who register with Jobscan with a UCSB email address will receive a FREE TRIAL premium account. This is a temporary trial that is usually worth $89.95 for 3 months, but it's free for a limited time. So, sign up now to take advantage of this great opportunity!

To help you get started, check out How To Use Jobscan or the 8 Things You Need to Know About ATS.