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Careless Mistakes Wreck Your Resume
3 Unforgivable Job Search Sins
Debunking Job Search Myths
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Careless Mistakes Wreck Your Resume

Job searching leads to anxiety, and anxiety leads to screw-ups. Which means it's easy to overlook obvious details when we're editing our resumes. Not updating an old mailing address or using the outdated "References available upon request" line can make your job search a lot tougher. So if you need to update your resume, pick up some pointers from this Pongo Blog post on the 10 biggest mistakes to avoid.

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3 Unforgivable Job Search Sins

Hardly any job candidate conducts a flawless job search. If they don't mess up their cover letter or resume, they botch the interview. Nobody's perfect, and hiring managers can look past most minor gaffes. But some mistakes are simply unforgivable. Find out which behaviors will sabotage your efforts in this Pongo Blog post.

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Debunking Job Search Myths

You're bound to get conflicting advice on how to conduct your job search, so how do you know what's valid and what's not? One way to find out is to read this Learning Center article, which presents nine job search myths, then gives a reality check on each of them.

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Looks like friends and relatives can be your best resource for finding a job! Our latest onsite poll revealed that 49% of respondents got their last job through a friend or family member. Also surprising: More people (20%) found work through a newspaper ad or help wanted sign than through an online job board (18%); headhunter/recruiter (11%); or online social network (2%).

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QUESTION: What is Pongo's Job Search Tool all about?
ANSWER: Powered by Indeed, our Job Search Tool uses information from your Pongo profile to find job openings in your area that fit your desired career path. You can search for jobs while you work on your resume or cover letter, without ever leaving the Pongo site. You can even customize and refine your search to focus on specific job titles, keywords, employers, or locations. Read more on this topic.
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