You’ve likely heard this one before – you hire someone who looked great on paper, had the right experience and skill set, performed well in interviews…and then couldn’t fit into the culture. If you have, you’re certainly not alone. In fact, according to Leadership IQ, attitude causes 89% of mishires. Characteristics like emotional intelligence, coachability, [...]
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As one of the top Phoenix employment agencies, PrideStaff knows that today’s competition for jobs is fierce. As a result, when it comes time to interview for an opportunity, you need to bring your “A” game. So what can you do to make a great impression on the hiring manager? Here are some tips: Tip [...]
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Over the past few years, LinkedIn has grown in importance as a recruiting tool. Not only does it offer managers the opportunity to source and connect with passive candidates, but it also provides valuable insight into a candidate via their profile. But when it comes to LinkedIn recommendations, can they be trusted as a reliable [...]
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It wasn’t that long ago that underemployment or unemployment on a candidate’s resume was a big red flag for a hiring manager. Fast forward to 2012 – where there’s an approximately 16% rate of unemployed and underemployed American workers – and it’s clear that the candidate landscape has changed a lot. Furthermore, as one of [...]
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Fall is a time of change and reflection. And if you’re not getting the desired results from your job search, then it’s time to take a step back and re-think your approach. So why aren’t you getting noticed – and what can you do to improve your results and get the job you really want? [...]
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As a business owner or manager, you likely know that your employees are the key to your success. But if you’re still relying on the old, reactive “business as usual” model when it comes to recruiting and hiring, you could land yourself and your organization in hot water. That’s because things have changed a lot [...]
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You just spent months sourcing potential recruits, pouring over resumes, conducting interviews, and evaluating the hard and soft skills of dozens of candidates. You’re probably glad the hiring process is over. So – after you’ve invested all that time and energy – why in the world would you make a new employee feel like a [...]
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Does this sound familiar? At work, you're going full steam ahead all morning, crossing things off your to-do list and feeling productive. You take a quick break for lunch and figure you'll dive right back into your work and power through the afternoon. But somewhere between 2 and 3 p.m. you find your attention wandering [...]
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In this day and age, there are countless ways to communicate with others--job seekers included. And an effective recruitment strategy will make use of a finely balanced mix of channels throughout the process. In the early stages of talent attraction, one way to get your company name and employer brand message in front of target [...]
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TEMPE, AZ, May 4, 2012 -- PrideStaff, a national staffing organization, is pleased to announce the expansion of their existing office in Tempe, AZ. PrideStaff Financial, a PrideStaff division specializing in Accounting and Financial Staffing, will offer expanded services for companies seeking accounting and financial specialists. “We have seen a significant increase in demand in [...]
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December 6, 2012
