With so much competition in the job market, how can you use your skills and experience to your advantage? With planning and preparation, you can take control of your career and make advancement. How? Know What Employers Really Want Let’s start with a confidence booster: Skilled and experienced workers are in demand. One Oxford Economics… Read more »
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How Important Is a Sustainable Work-Life Balance?
A sustainable work-life balance yields a sustainable business. What can you do to achieve it? The answers can help you to be healthier and happier, and work more effectively to help your organization achieve its goals. Be Efficient with Your Time Being efficient with your time involves organizing your time and your tasks. There are… Read more »
3 Ways to Effectively Network When Looking for a New Job
70 to 80 percent of people who find a new job thank networking for the results. But there’s more to it than just meeting a lot of people and letting them know you’re looking for job opportunities. Consider three ways to effectively network. 1) Get Uncomfortable You might be hesitant to network because you don’t… Read more »
Tips for Writing an Effective Resume
Hiring managers and recruiters alike say they’ve seen many poorly written resumes cross their desks. Attract more interview offers and ensure your resume doesn’t eliminate you from consideration by following these key tips: 1. Format Your Resume to Stand Out in the Crowd. No matter how well written, your resume won’t get a thorough reading… Read more »
Work Etiquette
Work etiquette is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior in a workplace. This code is put in place to “respect and protect time, people, and processes.” Wikipedia When you are on an assignment you not only represent yourself but Priority One Staffing as well. Be an ambassador of good will and proper… Read more »
Interviewing Techniques
Going on a job interview can be anxiety provoking. However, the art of the job interview is a learned skill. Like any skill it improves with practice and a successful strategy. The more complete your game plan the more confidently you can present yourself and the value you have for a potential employer. Practice –… Read more »