Laid Off? Cool Your Jets
October 5, 2015
Recently handed a pink slip? You may be experiencing a complex mix of emotions ranging from anger toward your former employer to anxiety about the…
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Posts tagged: find a job
How to Answer: “Why Haven’t You Been Working?”
- September 2, 2015
Feel like a deer in the headlights? Like you’re wearing a scarlet letter? Like you have broccoli in your teeth? If you’re looking for a…
Read MoreDon’t Look Desperate! Avoid Branding Yourself as a Desperate Job Seeker
- August 6, 2015
“I really need this job.” “I’ll take any job – I just have to get to work!” “Pleeease hire me.” Do you use tactics like…
Read MoreIs Your Major Marketable? Most Popular College Degrees and Jobs for Them
- July 31, 2015
Why do most people earn college degrees? To learn essential knowledge and skills that make them more employable, of course! Unfortunately, the degrees which…
Read MoreDeal with it, Rookie! What to expect and how to prepare for being a new hire.
You got the job – congratulations! You should be thrilled, right? So why are you feeling so nervous? Logically, you may wonder about your new…
Read MoreLet Me Get This Straight: Being Overqualified is a Bad Thing?
- July 16, 2015
Hiring managers and HR professionals can be a lot like Goldilocks. They want candidates with a level of experience that’s “just right.” Fair or not,…
Read MoreWhy Didn’t I Get the Job?
- May 14, 2015
You applied with high hopes. Those hopes got even higher after you completed your interview. You wrapped up by stating how much you really wanted…
Read MoreDo’s and Don’ts of Temping
- April 9, 2015
“If a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing well.” At PrideStaff, we believe this adage is as relevant for temporary assignments as it is…
Read MoreCongratulations! Now Go Get a Job.
- April 2, 2015
Graduation is a cause for great celebration. You’ve worked hard to earn your degree, and when you graduate you’ll be ready to take the world…
Read MoreGiving Job References
- March 26, 2015
You put great care into every aspect of your job search: You customize your resume for each position for which you apply. You practice the…
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