The Watercooler is PrideStaff’s blog covering trends and tips for successfully managing issues in the workplace, such as: retention, employee engagement, and interviewing.
You spent a lot of time searching for an industrial job that matches your skills and interests. Now that you’ve found it and received an invitation to interview for it, you need to arrive properly prepared. It doesn’t matter how qualified you are, if you don’t make a great impression in the interview, you won’t… Read more »
In life, things don’t always go as planned — and your career is no exception to this rule. If you’ve been laid off for a while now or had to take some time off to deal with personal issues, your resume now has a glaring gap. If not properly handled, this can work against you,… Read more »
Accepting a job you’re really excited about is a fantastic feeling. Take a little time to celebrate your life-changing achievement with family and friends, because you deserve it. After catching your breath and letting the joy of your new job set in a bit, you’ll need to start preparing for the transition. Follow this checklist… Read more »
Whether you’re bulking up your roster during a busy period or filling a gap on your core team until you find a permanent replacement, you’re about to welcome a temporary employee to your team. It’s true this person will only be with your company for a short while, but during their tenure, they’ll be representing… Read more »
You wouldn’t think about applying for a job without conducting an online search to learn more about the company, but what you may not realize is potential employers are doing the same to you. It may happen before deciding to invite you for an interview or after, but you can be certain the interviewer will… Read more »
It’s important to be professional in a job interview; however, hiring managers also want to see your personality. The interviewer read your resume, so they already know you have the skills needed to excel at the job, but meeting you face to face allows them to assess your cultural fit. If you don’t seem like… Read more »
You left your last job interview feeling certain you nailed it. The hiring manager really seemed to like you, the responses you provided for every question felt spot-on and you could vividly picture yourself as part of the team. So, when you received the news another candidate had been selected, you were baffled — to… Read more »
When you needed to hire a new employee yesterday, it’s tempting to settle for a decent candidate who seems fine on paper, or even someone a bit underqualified. This tactic might work for a short while, but it will end up costing you in the long term, so take your time to find the best… Read more »
Finally finding the right person for your open job is exciting! After sorting through dozens of resumes and interviewing plenty of candidates, you’ve narrowed your list down to one outstanding professional. Now it’s time to write an offer letter this person can’t refuse. It’s safe to assume your top candidate is probably interviewing with other… Read more »
More than just a way to stay in touch with friends and family, popular social media platforms can help you land a great new job. Sites like LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook are a great way to market yourself to potential employers. Of course, it should go without saying that any social media page you’re using… Read more »
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