The Watercooler

The Watercooler Blog is full of workplace tips and trends related to employee retention, engagement, interviewing and more. The Watercooler is frequently refilled, so gather ‘round often.

What Hiring Managers Should Look for in Resumes

A job candidate’s resume is their first introduction to you, the hiring manager responsible for matching the best talent with the right roles. Hiring mistakes are devastatingly costly to everyone involved – starting with you, your HR team and your organization. They hurt candidates, too, so you want to avoid them at all cost. It’s [...]

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Hiring in Las Vegas

What Is Your Best Hiring Tip?

Question Originally Appeared on Quora: “What Is Your Best Hiring Tip?” As one of the most highly-sought temporary agencies in Las Vegas, the expert recruiters at PrideStaff Las Vegas are frequently asked to share their top hiring tip. Choosing the right person for the job is a multifaceted process, but one strategy stands out from [...]

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Why Negative Feedback Doesn’t Have to be Personal

At a time when the younger generation of workers grew up used to praise for their efforts, it sometimes comes about that today’s employees have trouble with constructive criticism, seeing as a personal attack. However, one doesn’t always mean the other. Sometimes receiving that negative feedback just takes some practice.   Remember that we all [...]

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The Secrets to a Great Phone Interview

Companies use phone interviews as their initial screen of candidates, so they can determine which ones will be invited in for a face-to-face meeting. Often, phone interviews are pre-arranged, but it’s possible you may receive a surprise call. Either way, the key to success is being prepared. Helpful Tips Preparation for a phone interview is [...]

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Why You Should Hire Recent College Graduates

There are approximately 40 million students and recent college graduates on LinkedIn – representing the platform’s fastest-growing demographic. While hiring a new grad may come with some initial drawbacks, such as longer onboarding and extra hand-holding, the pros often far outweigh the cons. If you engage with them early on, you can ensure these future [...]

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