Phoenix Job Search 101: How to Stand Out in a Sea of Job Candidates

You’ve been polishing your resume, networking non-stop and applying to jobs in Phoenix and beyond. And it finally happened. You landed an interview. Congratulations! Enjoy the fruit of your efforts for a moment – and then get down to work. After all, the company is likely interviewing other candidates and you need to set yourself [...] Read More

5 Questions to Ask Your Employees on a Regular Basis

You ask employees questions during important meetings and when you’re conducting performance reviews. But what about on a random Tuesday? By regularly asking questions – beyond just at evaluations and meetings – you’re able to gain more insight into what’s going on with employees. As a result, you can forge stronger ties with them and [...] Read More

The #1 Secret to an Effective Job Search in Tempe

Conducting an effective job search in Tempe or elsewhere isn’t on the curriculum in most schools. As a result, when people graduate and get out into the workforce, they can often feel lost during the process. From resume writing to interviews and follow ups, it can certainly be an overwhelming experience. But as one of Tempe’s [...] Read More

Starting a New Job? Here are 7 Essentials for Success

Starting a new job is stressful, whether you’re an executive or entry level employee. As one of Phoenix’s leading employment agencies, PrideStaff knows those first few days, weeks and months are basically like an extension of the interview process. And how you perform can set the tone for years to come. That’s why it’s important [...] Read More

When Your Boss Emails & Texts After Hours

It’s one thing to get an occasional email or text from your boss after hours. Perhaps they forgot to communicate an important detail to you. Or they want you to get to work on an important project first thing in the morning. But when it’s a regular and constant situation, it can be hard to [...] Read More

Resume Objectives: Do You Still Need Them?

For many years, the objective was a standard part of the resume. Listed front and center, it communicated to a potential employer why a candidate was applying. Fast forward to today and objectives aren’t always necessary. Here’s why: Hiring managers know why you’re applying for the job – because you want it. Objectives also waste [...] Read More

Getting Over Job Interview Nerves

You’re experienced, capable and confident…that is, until you go to a job interview. Then you simply become a bundle of nerves. As one of Tempe’s top recruiting agencies, PrideStaff knows this can happen to even the best candidates. The question is: What can you do about it – so your butterflies don’t get the best [...] Read More

How a Bad Hire Costs Your Business

Whether you run a business or a department in a company, you’re focused on boosting revenues. And it’s no wonder. But are you also focused on those unseen costs that could be draining your profitability? As a leading Phoenix staffing agency, PrideStaff knows one of the simplest to overlook is the cost of a bad [...] Read More

3 Quick Tips for Successful New Job Negotiations

If you don’t ask, you’ll never know what’s available to you. As one of Tempe’s top recruiting agencies, PrideStaff knows this is particularly true when you’re offered a new job and it comes time to negotiate the details. And despite what you might think there’s more to negotiate than just salary. Follow these tips so [...] Read More