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November 19, 2009 (1:00PM) by Traci
A 32-year-old mother was laid off a year ago from her job as a senior administrative assistant. In this post, she talks about some of the ups and downs of her job search, and what she's been doing while she tries to get back into the workforce. Read More...
November 17, 2009 (4:26PM) by Julie O'Malley, CPRW
Getting a job is a lot like selling your house. You have to make a powerful first impression (curb appeal), you have to give off a fairly normal vibe (hide the weird stuff), and you have to make sure the employers knows there's something special about you (the wow factor). But in the end, it may just be gut instinct that matters most. Read More...
November 16, 2009 (10:15AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
If you believe in social networking's potential in helping your job search (and you should), then last week's announcement from LinkedIn and Twitter is welcome news. Read More...
November 11, 2009 (11:00AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
Today is Veterans Day, when we stop to remember and honor the men and women who have served in the armed forces, especially the thousands who were wounded or killed. Today's service personnel may find it hard to transition to civilian work, so we offer some help in this post. Read More...
November 02, 2009 (10:00AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
If human beings were perfect, we wouldn't have so many opportunities to learn from our personal gaffes and goofs, as well as those of others. The job search offers more than enough examples, from the resume typo to the visible coffee stain on a crisp, white shirt that a job seeker unknowingly puts on display at an interview. Read More...
Being unemployed for four months definitely made this a stressful year, but the experience reminded me of a few things and taught me about myself and job hunting in the 21st century. Read More...
I can't think of anything more controversial in job hunting than the question of when and how to follow up.
Career advisers tell job seekers to follow up with employers. HR people complain about the flood of phone calls they get every time they place an ad. Conflicting advice is everywhere. What's a candidate to do? Read More...
October 01, 2009 (11:00AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
You've probably heard such phrases as attitude determines altitude or proper preparation prevents poor performance. Motivational reminders like these may be more helpful than you think when you're mired in a job search with seemingly no end in sight. Proper planning and expressing positive emotions during your search can play a big role in landing the job you want, according to researchers at the University of Missouri. Read More...
September 28, 2009 (11:45AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
Networking should be a part of every job seeker's strategy. But some may find it uncomfortable to talk about themselves and their abilities. So, here's an idea that can help ease at least a little of that pressure: Create a mini-resume that you can hand out at networking events, job fairs, or to anyone who might be able to make a connection for you. Read More...
September 24, 2009 (10:30AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
On the Pongo Blog, we generally recommend following up on a resume submission or an interview with a phone call. Our view on this approach is that it underscores your interest in the position and the company, which could help land the job if it's brief and respectful of the employer's time. Read More...
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