Why You Shouldn’t Just Hang Up on a Recruiter, Even Though You Already Have a Job
April 30, 2014
Three years ago, you wouldn’t have read a post like this on our blog. The job market was flooded with unemployed applicants (thanks to the…
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Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?
- April 23, 2014
This question can be challenging for a lot of job seekers in Las Vegas, after all 5 years is a long-time. Often times it is posed in an interview to gauge your commitment to the job and to ensure that you are enthusiastic. The best answer will convince the employer that this is the company [...]
Read MoreMemphis, TN Staffing Agencies
- April 23, 2014
The best jobs in Memphis, TN are right here. Part of the PrideStaff team since 2009, Strategic-Partner Jeremy Thacker is dedicated to making a difference…
Read MoreWhat NOT to Do After Being Laid Off
- April 18, 2014
Being laid off can be devastating, but it can also be a time for positive change. Employers are starting to hire again in anticipation of an improving economy. The Las Vegas Sun recently reported that economists are predicting that 200,000 jobs were added in March, the largest number since November of 2013.To take advantage of the burgeoning [...]
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3 Things That Send Your Resume to the Trash
- April 18, 2014
“Resumes are the heartbeat of a career search. If done well, your resume will tell your story and sell you.”These are the words of Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter of Glassdoor. They summarize the importance of a strong resume as the primary tool in your job quest.Here are three pitfalls to avoid so you can assure your resume [...]
Read MoreWhat Does Your Employment History Say About You?
- April 18, 2014
Your employment history may comprise up to 85 percent of your resume. It tells a prospective employer how long you’ve performed duties and realized accomplishments relevant to the job being offered – so if you had any doubts about its importance, you can put them to rest. In fact, your employment history may be the deciding [...]
Read MoreHiring for Longevity
- April 17, 2014
You found a great candidate. You invested tons of time and money in training him. Three months later, he walked out the door. What went…
Read MoreHouston Southeast, TX Staffing Agencies
- April 14, 2014
The best jobs in Houston Southeast, TX are right here. Steve Haraway, Strategic-Partner for PrideStaff’s Houston Southeast office, dedicates himself to building an individual relationship…
Read MoreWhere to Draw the Line between Work and Play
- April 11, 2014
Employees just wanna have fun - even before the working day is done.Employees place a high value on socializing at work. This includes up to 88 percent of those in their 20’s and 30’s and about 60 percent of boomers – those born between 1946 and 1964. In an ideal workplace culture, fun and socializing [...]
Read MoreCan You Afford to Wait for a Better Candidate?
- April 11, 2014
You have a position to fill. It’s a gaping hole in your overall talent picture. You know the importance of hiring the right candidate. You’ve been interviewing and there’s an individual who seems like a frontrunner. But you haven’t had that “aha!” moment where you know you’ve made the perfect match.Do you settle for less [...]
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