The Power of Soft Skills: Why Employers Are Looking Beyond Technical Expertise

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Having These Skills Will Help You Compete in Today’s Workplace

As employers narrow down the field of eligible candidates for a job, their goal is to find the perfect balance of hard and soft skills. Hard skills encompass the required educational, professional and technical abilities for a role – and yes, they are essential. But what really helps you stand out as a competitor for… Read more »

The Elevator Speech: Say This When an Interviewer Asks You to “Tell Me About Yourself …”

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Should You Consider a Temporary Job? PrideStaff

“Tell me a little about yourself.” Sounds easy enough, right? Or not!  Where do you start – and what do you actually say, especially if your next job may be depending on it? Often, this is among the very first questions asked by interviewers. And although a lot of other variables factor into a final… Read more »

The Benefits of Temping: Why Temporary Work Can Be a Great Career Move

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As you pursue your job search, a temporary job may not be high on your list of preferred outcomes. Or … maybe it is? Or … maybe it is, as a step toward something more permanent? The important point to keep in mind is: Don’t automatically rule out temporary work as a career move. Temping… Read more »

Unlock the Power of Your Resume: 5 Tips for Standing Out From the Crowd

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An outstanding resume has the power to open doors: It immediately grabs the attention of employers and recruiters and sells your best skills and accomplishments. Various studies show that reviewers spend something like a whopping six to seven seconds on their initial review of a job seeker’s resume, before they decide whether to keep or… Read more »

Here’s How Changing Your Work Environment Can Change Everything

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Having These Skills Will Help You Compete in Today’s Workplace

Your happiness at work can be impacted by a wide range of factors – everything from the other people you associate with to the tools you use every day and even the look and design of your workspace. Are you feeling discontent, stress or continued dissatisfaction with your work environment? Frustration crops up for everyone,… Read more »

Should You Apply for a Job – Even If You Don’t Meet All Listed Qualifications?

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Success in your career – just like in all aspects of your life – is about growth. The best employers know and acknowledge this as they evaluate job candidates. They expect people who apply for their open jobs to have questions and a need to keep learning, to seek out mentors and advisors, and even… Read more »

How Can You Express that You’re Ready for a Promotion?

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Should You Consider a Temporary Job? PrideStaff

You consistently meet and exceed expectations at work and your contributions are valuable to your department and company. So, you’re vying for a long-awaited promotion that’s opening up. And you think you have it made, because after all, your record will speak for itself as your boss decides who gets the job, right? Unfortunately, that’s… Read more »

Getting Ready for a Career Change? Here are Some Tips to Help You

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If you’re like most people, you spend a lot of your waking hours at work – up to a third of your time, according to research. So, it’s important to like what you do and feel like you’re in the right place. If not, and you think it may be time for a career change,… Read more »

How to Respond When Asked, “Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?”

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“Where do you see yourself in five years?” It’s one of the most common questions asked during job interviews, as potential employers assess candidates’ long-term plans and fit with their organization. You can’t blame them: It’s very costly to rehire if someone leaves after a short tenure, so employers ideally like to land new talent… Read more »