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Get What You Want in a Job Offer
Subtract a Few Years from Your Resume
Changing Jobs: How Often Is Too Often?
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Get What You Want in a Job Offer

Got a job offer that doesn't quite meet your expectations? Do you know how (and what) you can negotiate? Salary is one possibility, but there are plenty of other ways to sweeten the deal. This article from Pongo's Learning Center provides a host of tips on what you can negotiate in the offer and how to go about it confidently.

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Subtract a Few Years from Your Resume

Job seekers over 40 find it tough to compete with younger candidates, mostly because hiring managers tend to assume older workers are more expensive and less tech-savvy. How do you fight such assumptions on your resume? Read this Pongo Blog post for three easy techniques to prevent premature aging in your resumes and cover letters.

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Changing Jobs: How Often Is Too Often?

Unlike the "cradle to grave" work world of the 1960s and 1970s, it's common today for someone to change jobs every few years. But when do you cross the line between advancing your career and job hopping? This Pongo Blog post invites you to weigh in on the question.

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QUESTION: Why is a cover letter so important?
ANSWER: Your cover letter is often the very first thing an employer will see. In today's job market, it may actually be more important than your resume! Most companies receive dozens of resumes for each job opening, but not all of them include a cover letter. A well-written cover letter instantly sets you apart, and helps the reader get a feel for you and what you have to offer. Read more about the cover letter.
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