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July 29, 2010 (10:00AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
Stories can be effective ways of telling a joke or describing an event. They can also make a difference in the job interview as you try to convince a hiring manager that you're the right person for the job. They are, in essence, the best way to answer behavioral interview questions. Read More...
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...
July 27, 2010 (2:09PM) by Julie O'Malley, CPRW
Using resume buzzwords and phrases without offering proof is like me claiming to look like Julianne Moore. Saying it doesn't make it true. Here's how you can strengthen your resume by backing up buzzword-y claims with solid evidence from your work experience. Read More...
July 26, 2010 (10:00AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
When it's time to write a resume, some job seekers have a hard time figuring out which elements to emphasize in order to land an interview. But what's the most important aspect of a resume that hiring managers look for? A recent survey posed that question to 85 hiring managers in Orange County, CA. Read More...
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...
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 20, 2010 (10:00AM) by Julie O'Malley, CPRW
I was invited to a dinner party with some old friends this weekend. There were two dessert options: a tray of individual pastries and a delicious-looking chocolate cake. One of those desserts never got touched, for the same reason some really good resumes never get read. Read More...
July 19, 2010 (11:59AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
If you've read some of our previous blog posts on cover letters, you likely have a clear picture of how your cover letter works with your resume to market your skills and qualifications. Note that I said market, not sell. Your aim is to be assertive about your skills and qualifications, not obnoxious. Read More...
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...
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...
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