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February 14, 2014Assertive, forward-thinking candidates are front and center on the radar screens of today’s hiring managers – and this certainly should be reflected in your job search behavior. Determination, follow-through and tenacity are strong, positive traits. But as you pursue a new opportunity, be careful not to cross the line between assertiveness and aggression.Focus on the [...]
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2014As an introduction to your resume, your cover letter should be a distinctive piece that immediately sets the tone and helps you stand out among the competition.Since hiring managers spend an average of just 10 seconds reviewing each cover letter they receive, how do you best make this happen?Personalize ItInstead of cutting and pasting phrases [...]
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February 7, 2014Even job seekers with sterling track records and impeccable credentials will struggle to top the competition if they fail to effectively translate their achievements onto paper or into talking points for interview purposes.When it comes to getting your resume noticed or trouncing other candidates during interviews, numbers count.Show How Many, How Much and How OftenYour [...]
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2014
The best jobs in St. Louis, MO are right here. Erica Orrison, Owner/Strategic-Partner for PrideStaff’s St. Louis Metro office, dedicates herself to building an…
Read MoreFebruary 5, 2014The working world is constantly changing. Companies are adapting to rapid change and are looking for employees who are flexible and adaptable. Big data is a current phenomenon that is attracting increasing attention; the recent National Security Agency debacle is just one example, and many advertising and marketing companies are taking advantage of unlimited consumer [...]
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2014There’s a distinct difference between a manager and a leader. But you can be both. In fact, leadership is an essential quality as demands for instant results and higher performance standards have become the norm in today’s competitive business environment.So how do you become not just a boss, but a leader?The answer lies in building [...]
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February 3, 2014If you’re preparing to graduate from college, don’t eliminate a post-graduate internship from your options or fall to the myth that internships are for current students only. Companies all over the world are seeking recent grads to add to their teams. Internships offer not only experience, but in many cases, pay and benefits, networking opportunities, [...]
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2014Did you know that Albert Einstein is thought to have conceived the theory of relativity while he was out riding his bicycle?John Trougakos, assistant professor of management at the University of Toronto, is one of many experts who contend that workers need to reenergize by taking regular breaks from mental tasks. Mental concentration, Trougakos notes, [...]
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2014
Fresno, January 31, 2013 — PrideStaff, a national staffing franchise organization, set an internal record in total franchise openings in North America in 2013. A…
Read More January 24, 2014Hiring the best person for the job is the most important decision made by a manager. Consider how much is resting on it in terms of productivity, morale and value added to your organization. Building a team with the right mix of talent takes significant time and energy, but it’s all worth it when you make [...]
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