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Bend, OR Top Jobs and Employment

The best jobs in Bend, OR are right here. Matt Ertle, Owner/Strategic-Partner for PrideStaff’s Bend office, dedicates himself to creating meaningful employment connections between local…

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Do You Always Need a Cover Letter?

You may think of your resume as your first chance to make a great impression on a prospective employer. And it is, without a doubt, very important. But before a hiring manager even considers your resume, they will review your cover letter. Having your resume land alone in a pile, without a cover letter, is [...]

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Portland West, OR Staffing Agencies

The best jobs in Portland West, OR are right here. As the Owner/Strategic-Partner for PrideStaff’s Portland West office, Robert Cohen takes specific steps, including one-on-one…

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3 Signs Your Resume Needs Updating

Resume trends have changed drastically in recent years. But … if you think about updating your resume in terms of “years,” you are already setting yourself up for failure. You should review and refresh your resume every six months or so. This way, when the next awesome career opportunity arise, you’ll be ready. Recruiters spend [...]

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3 Ways to Rein in a Problem Employee

Difficult employees will always be there. Your job as a manager is to determine the best path to ensure that your team is productive, despite this reality. Seek First to Understand If you look beyond the disruptive behavior of problem employees, there is probably much more going on. It’s important to understand these underlying factors [...]

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