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| Take Charge of Your Job Interview |
A job interview is a conversation, not an interrogation. While the employer wants to find out if you're the right person for the job, you need to determine if the company and the job are right for you. That's why you need to ask questions that demonstrate your preparedness and enthusiasm for the job. This article from Pongo's Learning Center gives you five "must ask" questions for every interview. Find out what to ask, as well as the answers you want – and don't want – to hear. Read More... |
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| Playing the Job Search Followup Game |
| From submitting your resume to receiving a job offer, you have to maintain a steady chain of correspondence with the employer throughout the hiring process. But when do you send your first follow-up e-mail after you submit your resume? When do you send thank-you notes to interviewers? This Pongo Blog post has the answers to these questions and gives scheduling tips for all your job-search followup.
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| A Summary Is Key to Resume Success |
Many job seekers leave out the most important part of their resume: the summary of their most impressive and relevant qualifications. The truth is, employers care less about what you did in the past than what you have to offer them now in the way of skills and background. A summary of your top qualifications, right under your name and contact information, creates a powerful first impression with the hiring manager. Learn how to build this critical section of your resume in this Pongo Blog post. Read More... |