5 Ways to Ace Your Next Job Interview

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Should You Consider a Temporary Job? PrideStaff

“Believe in yourself. Have faith in your abilities. Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers, you cannot be successful or happy.” These are the words of Norman Vincent Peale, the renowned author of The Power of Positive Thinking. And it epitomizes what a job interview is all about. So as you prepare… Read more »

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 »

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 »

Should You be Taking Notes During an Interview? The Answer May be Different than You’d Expect

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The most important aspect of a job interview is making a good first impression. Of course, your responses to questions are critical as well, but it’s that very first snapshot of you that will be solidified in the eyes and minds of your interviewers. So, be sure that image is one of competence, confidence, poise… Read more »

Why Body Language is Important in an Interview

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Before a job interview, you’ll spend a lot of time trying to anticipate which common questions you’ll be asked and preparing winning responses to them. This is great and a key step you definitely don’t want to miss, but often times another important factor gets lost in the mix — body language. During a job… Read more »