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March 02, 2010 (1:08PM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
He's never met a donut he didn't like, and some of us have never seen an episode of The Simpsons that we didn't like either. So, I put together a resume for Homer Simpson, that lovable cartoon buffoon who's been known to snooze away the hours on the job at the nuclear power plant and find his way in and out of a few jams in other short-lived jobs. Read More...
February 22, 2010 (4:00PM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
With the nation's unemployment rate still around 10%, many out-of-work job seekers are facing, or already experiencing, many weeks or even months without a steady paycheck. If you're in the middle of a long layoff, consider a temporary a contract assignment. Here are tips on how you can land one. Read More...
February 11, 2010 (2:45PM) by Brianna Raymond, CPRW
Last week, I wrote a blog post asking you to voice any questions that stump you in your job search. This one question was popular enough to be asked more than once. Want to know how to make your resume stand out among the other 500 applicants applying for the job you want? Read More...
January 27, 2010 (2:12PM) by Julie O'Malley, CPRW
A surprising number of job seekers think the key to getting hired is submitting a resume to as many job openings as possible. This is what I like to call resume promiscuity, and like that other kind of promiscuity, it's pretty ineffective if your goal is a meaningful, long-term gig. Read More...
January 20, 2010 (1:00PM) by Brianna Raymond, CPRW
It's called Google Suggest, and it's a list of popular search terms that you might be interested in based on the first few words you type. I typed in the words should my resume, and found that the first five suggestions were some of the simplest questions anyone could have about resumes. So here they are, with equally simple Pongo answers. Read More...
January 19, 2010 (10:00AM) by Julie O'Malley, CPRW
By now you've probably had it up to here with predictions and what-to-expect articles for the new year. But I hope you can stomach just one more, because a colleague (thanks, Jen!) recently alerted me to this article on resume trends by career expert Louise Kursmark. She offers some interesting insights about the future of resumes and the factors contributing to their evolution. Read More...
January 13, 2010 (3:35PM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
This past Sunday, creators of The Simpsons concluded a year-long 20th anniversary celebration of the award-winning show, and in honor of that milestone, I've started building Homer Simpson's resume. But I want your help! Read More...
January 11, 2010 (2:20PM) by Team Pongo
OK job seekers! Time for a pop quiz on resume writing. How well do you know the rules for writing a good resume that can lead to job interviews and job offers? Take our Test Your Resume IQ quiz, which you can find on Pongo's Facebook page and GoToQuiz.com. Read More...
January 05, 2010 (10:00AM) by Julie O'Malley, CPRW
If these five resume errors were rare, there'd be no need to discuss them. Unfortunately, they're not only common, they're also forehead-slappingly obvious. So, in the sarcastic spirit of SNL's Weekend Update Really!?! segment, I give you five really common resume mistakes that you really don't want to make. Read More...
December 16, 2009 (12:01PM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
If the economy watchers are correct, finding a job will be easier--if just a little--in 2010. And that makes this holiday season a great time to fine-tune your resume so you're ready to jump when the next job opportunity knocks. So, carve out a little time and look at four areas of your resume. Read More...
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