Everyone has those days. From the time you open your office door till you pull out of the parking lot to drive home, nothing goes right. There may even be weeks or months during which you swear to yourself that “That’s it! I’m leaving!”But if those feelings persist over time, perhaps you do need to [...]
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“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 [...]
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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 [...]
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This spring is a particularly meaningful one for job seekers as the economy is on the upswing and companies are hiring again. At the same time, employees who may have been hesitant to pursue a job change in uncertain times are changing their tune. The race is on!This is a great time to review and [...]
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FRESNO, CA – The PrideStaff group of companies, including PrideStaff, PrideStaff Financial, Rx relief and Insurance Relief, announced today it has been named as one of Inavero’s 2014 Best of Staffing® Award winners and has also earned the 2014 Best of Staffing Diamond Award for achieving the highest client and talent service quality scores for five [...]
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Choosing the right career in Modesto can be overwhelming. There are days when you feel like you may never get it right. Take comfort in the fact that only 5 percent of people find the right professional path on the first try. They’re known as “fast starters” who tend to be less creative, adventurous and [...]
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If you had any doubt about the power of social media as a job search tool, you can erase it right now. In today’s competitive marketplace, you absolutely need to be tech savvy – and promote your social media expertise to potential employers.In a recent survey, nearly one-fifth of HR managers said they found something [...]
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Counteroffers should be expected as you hire top talent. It’s a lot easier and less expensive for an employer to make a counteroffer than to let a good employee go. The key to managing counteroffers is to take a proactive approach and be ready for them – even before they occur.Stay in the GameThroughout the [...]
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The company with the best talent has the greatest chance of winning in today’s competitive marketplace. To successfully maintain that edge, you need a hiring process that focuses equally on the present and the future - and sets the highest possible standards of quality when deciding which candidates will join your team.Focus on Quality over [...]
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Assertive, 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 [...]
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May 9, 2014
