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General Consensus: Job Market's Still Tough

August 30, 2010 (12:01PM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
If you're looking for a job today, don't expect one to magically fall into your lap tomorrow. The government pretty much confirmed that on Friday when it said the U.S. economy grew at a lackluster 1.6 percent annual rate from April through June, less than each of the previous two calendar quarters. Here's what this means for you.  Read More...
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A Teacher's Accidental Lesson in How to Hurt a Career

August 23, 2010 (10:00AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
If you're in the middle of a job search, or if you just landed a job, you've likely heard and read all sorts of advice about having a strong social media presence because it may help you get the job. And you also may have heard how you could scuttle your shot at a job if an employer were to find something on a social media site that put you in a not-so-flattering light. Here's a real-life lesson.  Read More...
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So Which Is It: Web site or website?

August 19, 2010 (10:00AM) by Jim Scaglione
Have you ever wondered what the correct spelling of Web site really is? Those of us who specialize in the field of Internet Communications and Web Development have often pondered that question, especially when writing a resume. Is it one word or two? Should the W be uppercase? How about a hyphen between the two words? Oh, what a tangled Web we've woven.  Read More...
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What's Your Job Search Strategy?

August 18, 2010 (2:15PM) by Brianna Raymond, CPRW
Are you unemployed and actively looking for a job? Or maybe you're employed but desperately looking for a way out of the job you hate. How about employed and casually keeping an eye open for new opportunities? Whatever your reason for job searching, I want to know how you do it.  Read More...
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Your Job Search Doesn't Always Have to Be Serious

August 05, 2010 (1:15PM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
Job searching is serious stuff, especially when you're unemployed. OK, now that I've stated the obvious, I should add that there are times in a job search when people need to loosen up a bit and laugh. Case in point: A recent post on The Onion.  Read More...
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The Investment Approach to Your Job Search

August 04, 2010 (12:01PM) by Brian Ray
Like a good financial investment, a successful job search takes effort, time, and money. But in a job search, you're investing in yourself, your most important asset. Here are a few suggestions for spending your effort, time, and money wisely, in order to reap the greatest dividends for your career.  Read More...
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Tell Us Your Biggest Job Search Gripe

August 02, 2010 (10:45AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
A job search can be frustrating, especially if you've been searching for months and coming up empty. And sometimes -- rightly or wrongly -- job seekers direct their frustration at employers over their hiring practices. But for every gripe from a job seeker, an employer has one as well about what they read and don't read on resumes and cover letters, and what they hear and don't hear in interviews.  Read More...
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Pongo Resume's Customer Support Team Now on Twitter!

July 28, 2010 (12:05PM) by Brianna Raymond, CPRW
For all you social media-loving job seekers out there, Ask_Pongo is a Twitter handle specifically created for our super-helpful Customer Support Team. Their goal is to help your job search be as successful as can be, whether you're a Pongo member or not. Read on for more details.  Read More...
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5 Reasons Why Athletes Make Great Employees

July 22, 2010 (10:00AM) by Kirk Baumann
If you were an athlete in high school or college, you have several skills and attributes that would make a recruiter jump at the chance to hire you. But even if you weren't an athlete, you may have some of those traits and qualities that can help you in your job search and excel in the workforce. Here are five that can help set you apart.  Read More...
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Is It Safe to Switch Jobs? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself

July 15, 2010 (10:00AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
Has it become safer to quit a secure-but-unsatisfying job in favor of something potentially better? If you're wondering if the time is right for a job change, here are three questions you must ask yourself.  Read More...
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