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October 23, 2014The perfect job is one that you will enjoy and that provides an opportunity for development and career growth. Finding a job that you will enjoy requires an understanding of your own personality and strengths. Many career advisors use assessments to discern personality type, your preferred working style, and the type of job that is [...]
Read MoreOctober 20, 2014
The job search cycle is shortening. Baby boomers are retiring – and the population of replacement workers is smaller. Unemployment continues to decline. Skills gaps…
Read MoreOctober 20, 2014Working for too long without a break is bad for your brain. Maybe you’ve been trying this argument on your boss for years, but now you can back it up with some fact-based research. A 2008 University of Illinois study showed that the brain’s attention resources drop after extended periods spent focusing on a single [...]
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October 20, 2014When you’re job hunting, the ongoing task of sending out resume after resume, accompanied by cover letter upon cover letter, can be daunting and feel downright insurmountable at times. It’s tempting to just “go form letter” and make about three zillion copies of everything, staple and mail them. Check, done and hand me the TV [...]
Read MoreOctober 17, 2014One of your better-performing employees – a good team member with strong potential – recommends their spouse or significant other for a job at your company. Your hiring policy says that it’s okay, as long as they work in separate departments. From your initial review of the prospective employee’s resume, it appears that they have [...]
Read MoreOctober 17, 2014As you put together your resume, remember for yourself that there’s no “one-size-fits-all” formula. In fact, it will look better for you if you tailor each resume to the particular company or industry you’re focusing on. While some of the basics will remain the same, bear in mind that for something such as a skilled [...]
Read MoreOctober 17, 2014
Is it ever a good idea to hire someone who can’t do the job yet? It could be! In a perfect world, your new hire…
Read MoreOctober 14, 2014Recruitment is about selling – and as an employer, your product is your company. An interview is a two-way street. Not only are you assessing candidates, but they’re trying to get a good look at your organization and determine whether it’s where they want to continue their career. Your effective salesmanship depends on maximizing candidate [...]
Read MoreOctober 14, 2014
The best jobs near Fresno, CA are right here. Stefanie Schwartz built her career as a direct recruiter. Now, as PrideStaff Fresno’s Strategic-Partner, she and…
Read MoreOctober 9, 2014
You’ve done it. After months of phone calls, networking events, resume submissions and interviews, you’ve finally received an exciting job offer. Congratulations! Giving your two…
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