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August 10, 2010 (2:42PM) by Julie O'Malley, CPRW
Yesterday, in what has to be the most dramatic, non-violent, public job resignation ever, JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater dropped a few F-bombs over the loudspeaker, grabbed a beer from the galley, engaged the inflatable emergency chute, slid down to the runway, hopped in his car, and drove home. (He'd had a bad day at work.) Read More...
July 21, 2010 (2:00PM) by Brianna Raymond, CPRW
Do you hate your job and just want to quit? Did you find a new job and need to quit? Once you decide you've had enough, you need to develop an exit strategy to ensure a graceful departure from your current job. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to quit your job. Read More...
July 14, 2010 (12:30PM) by Brianna Raymond, CPRW
Oh, that wonderful V word! It seems like everyone's taking a week off here or there to get a breather from the last six months of hard work. Are you doing the same? If you are, you're likely to butt up against a lack of motivation as your vacation approaches. So if you usually find yourself struggling to make it to your last day before vacation, here are some tips to make sure your work doesn't struggle with you. Read More...
July 08, 2010 (1:00PM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
If workers need to be flexible in their jobs and when they get laid off and look for new jobs, why can't employers show similar flexibility when they need to fill a position or hang onto someone who might look for something better after, say, a year? Read More...
July 01, 2010 (2:15PM) by Brianna Raymond, CPRW
Here's a scenario: Your boss e-mails you about a project she wants to hand over to you, one that had always been her responsibility. Adding insult to injury, it's not even part of your regular job. The problem here? You're swamped with your regular projects and can't see how you'll be able to fit this new one into your schedule. By outlining your priorities, you can determine if you can handle this new project, or if you have to push back and ask your boss to come up with another solution. Here's how. Read More...
June 21, 2010 (10:00AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
The positive feeling you get when you accept a job offer falls somewhere between relief and euphoria. If you're a new college graduate and still looking for that first full-time job, you may experience both. But you'll also have to adjust to a different lifestyle, starting on Day 1 at the new job. Here are five survival tips for that first day. Read More...
June 10, 2010 (4:00PM) by Team Pongo
Today, Pongo Resume celebrates its sixth anniversary. To show our appreciation, here are links to the six most-read blog posts from the Pongo Blog. May they help you land the job you're looking for! Read More...
June 03, 2010 (4:30PM) by Brianna Raymond, CPRW
I assume that fear is what causes people to stay in jobs they don't like: fear of losing a paycheck; fear of change; fear of not finding anything better and being stuck in an unhappy place. But with the release of a Wall Street Journal article that points out more workers are quitting their jobs, I wonder if those fears have been overcome? Read More...
May 07, 2010 (2:50PM) by Team Pongo
Pongo Resume has always been a family-friendly workplace, but we took it to a new level when we celebrated Take Your Kids to Work Day on April 22 with a series of activities for the younger set. And now, we'd like to share this most-adorable video clip of the occasion. Read More...
April 21, 2010 (3:35PM) by Brianna Raymond, CPRW
We may all have these thoughts at times, but some things are better left in your head and out of the lines of conversation. Here are six statements to avoid saying at work if you like your job and want to keep it, including the ever-popular " I'm bored." Read More...
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