5 Career Mistakes That Can Hold You Back in the New Year

The New Year offers a great time to take stock of your career. Even if you’re not planning on making a move, there are still steps you can follow to set yourself up for a future promotion and career advancement. When you do, just make sure you’re avoiding the following common career mistakes: Mistake #1: [...] Read More

5 Keys to Choosing the Right Job References

When you’ve passed the phone screen, aced the interview, and received the job offer, it can feel like a home run. However, many offers are contingent upon a reference check. So how can you ensure the contacts you give to a potential employer will sing your praises and help you to secure the position? The [...] Read More

5 Questions to Help You Evaluate a Job Offer

When you get a job offer, you want to go out and celebrate. But before you do, make sure it’s the right opportunity for you. If you don’t, you could be back on the Phoenix employment marketplace in a matter of months. Here’s what you need to ask to find out whether an offer is [...] Read More

Need to Hire? Make Sure Social Media is Part of Your Strategy

When you’re looking to hire, you might focus all your efforts on posting to major and local job boards. As Phoenix recruitment experts, PrideStaff knows that’s a good place to start. But don’t forget about the power of social media. In addition to the traditional avenues, social media offers you a prime opportunity to broadcast [...] Read More

Danger! How to Spot a Bad Job Before Your Accept the Offer

If you’ve been out of work for a while, it can be tempting to accept any offer that comes your way. However, if you do – and overlook certain warning signs – it’s likely not going to end well. Whether it’s due to a toxic environment or an inexperienced boss, a bad job can have [...] Read More

Candidate Employment Gaps? Here’s How to Assess Them

When it comes to resumes, gaps in employment can often be a big red flag. You see one and filter out the candidate. But in reality, your next great hire might have a huge glaring hole in their employment history – and it could be for a good reason. You won’t know, though, until you [...] Read More

4 Easy Ways to Achieve Better Work-Life Balance

Feeling stressed at work and in life? It’s only just beginning with the holidays around the corner. The good news is that before things escalate, there are some steps you can take to achieve a better work life balance and live your best life. Here’s a look at a few of them from PrideStaff, one [...] Read More

When Your Top-Pick Candidate Turns Down Your Job Offer

Finding the perfect candidate is a relief. But when they turn down your offer, it can quickly turn into a nightmare. Considering the amount of time and resources that go into the recruiting process, it’s important to find out the reason for their decision. For instance, did hiring with your firm take too long? Did [...] Read More

Feeling Hopeless About Your Job Search? Take These 6 Steps

At best, job searches are stressful. At worst, they can make you feel hopeless and unwanted, especially if you’ve been at it for a long time. When this happens, PrideStaff can help. As leading Phoenix recruiting experts, we know there are some steps you can take to turn things around. Here’s a look at 6 [...] Read More

4 Areas Every Hiring Manager Evaluates in a Job Interview

When it comes to job interviews, there are certain basics that every hiring manager evaluates. But if you’re not a recruiting expert in Tempe, it’s tough to know exactly what they are. PrideStaff can help. Here’s a look at four of the top areas hiring managers are assessing and how you can make the best [...] Read More