Do I Really Need a Resume for My Executive Job Search?

The search for an executive position doesn't resemble the process for any other job. Relationships and industry profile matter more than with many other professions. However, some of the basic components of any job search still apply, including the presence of a resume. True, you aren't just going to log onto Indeed and blast out [...] Read More

Ways to Make Your Resume Stand Out

Recruiters spend mere seconds on their first review of candidates’ resumes – and may not see them at all until after they’ve passed through an applicant tracking system (ATS) – software that handles initial screens as the first part of a company’s recruiting and hiring process. To help ensure you get onto the shortlist for [...] Read More

How Do Potential Employers View Volunteer Work on a Resume?

You’re updating your resume, and you’re wondering if including your volunteer work makes sense. As one of the top staffing agencies in Las Vegas, PrideStaff Las Vegas highly encourages you to do so. Volunteering is a selfless act that speaks volumes about you. In fact, 82% of employers are more likely to choose a candidate [...] Read More

Make Networking a Top Priority in Your Executive Career

Networking provides a core strategy in any job search, from entry level to CEO. One study showed that 85% of all jobs get filled through a connection. This becomes even more important at the highest levels of a company, where relationships and reputation become crucial to landing the choicest positions. As such, you should focus [...] Read More

A Guide to Organizational Skills in the Workplace

How many times have you thought, “I just need to get organized!” when you’re trying to meet a deadline, accomplish a goal, or even complete a simple task? It’s a good thought – because it’s true! Well-honed organizational skills enable you to work more efficiently, meet deadlines while producing quality results and, last but not [...] Read More

Is GPA Important When Applying to Jobs?

You’re searching for a new job, and you’re not sure if you need to include your GPA on your resume. If you excelled academically in school, you might be eager to find a way to work this in, but if not, you’d prefer to keep this number to yourself. The truth is, companies seeking hiring [...] Read More

What You Can Do to Make Mondays Less Painful

There are a lot of “morning people” in the world … but Monday morning people?! Okay, there are probably some. And if you’re one of them, good for you – and you can stop reading right here. Studies have shown, though, that a significant majority of employees who start their work week on Mondays rank [...] Read More

How Long Should My Executive Search Take?

Generally speaking, a company will take about three months to make an executive hire. Typically, this includes a preliminary process of about two months preparing a shortlist of candidates, followed by another month or so of making a final decision. From your point of view, that means even a successful process could involve months of [...] Read More

What Our Veterans Can Teach Us About Leadership and Hard Work

You’re seeking candidates interested in Las Vegas jobs hiring now — and you want the best. Like many employers, you might be solely focused on professional experience, but that doesn’t always allow you to find the best fit. Seeking out Veterans can benefit your entire staff because the unique experience they gained serving in the [...] Read More

What are the Impacts of Sleep Deprivation on Your Career?

Actor, director and producer, Thomas Dekker, summed it up well when he said, “Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.” Dekker could have added our minds, our stress level, our general well-being, work performance and career success to the list, but the gist is there. As reported by the Harvard [...] Read More