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Why You Should You Follow Up After a Job Rejection

You thought you had the job opportunity in the bag, only to get a rejection letter in the mail. Should you a) shoot off an angry email to the hiring manager, b) write off the experience altogether or c) follow up. The answer, of course, is “c”. As one of the leading employment agencies in [...]

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Liar, Liar: Should You Fire a Dishonest Employee?

You have a person on staff you’ve trusted for years. But just recently, you found out they lied on their resume or exaggerated their sales numbers. First, you need to get over the shock. Next, you must decide what to do. The question is: Should you fire them, or give them a second chance? Unfortunately, [...]

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How to Build a Memorable Employer Brand on LinkedIn

When candidates are looking for jobs or researching employers, where do they turn first? In many cases, it’s to LinkedIn. And if you’re looking to hire, what will a candidate find about you? To ensure you’re putting your best foot forward – and building a memorable employer brand on LinkedIn – here are some tips [...]

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Is it Ever OK to Lie in Your Job Search?

As a career professional, you probably know that you should be honest during the job search process. After all, one “little white lie” can derail your chances of landing a great job, right? Well, that’s not always the case. In fact, as one of the leading employment agencies in Tempe, PrideStaff knows there are certain [...]

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5 Quick Tips for Prepping for a Job Interview

If you show up to a job interview unprepared, you’re not going to get hired. It’s really that simple. As a leading employment firm in Phoenix, PrideStaff knows from experience that a lack of preparation shows up loud and clear, even to the novice hiring manager. So if you really want to get hired, then [...]

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