School is Back in Session. Are Your Skills Up to Date?
September 2, 2014
Applying for a position in a rapidly evolving field? Before you hit the “Submit” button, make sure your certifications are up to date. Most of…
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Companies are Looking for Skilled Labor – Here’s How to Get Training
- August 21, 2014
Today’s blue collar workers use their brains as much as their brawn. In fact, many skilled labor positions – jobs like CNC machinists, welders and…
Read MoreLehigh Valley, PA Staffing Agencies
- July 7, 2014
The best jobs in the Lehigh Valley, PA are right here. As Owners/Strategic-Partners of PrideStaff’s Lehigh Valley office, Ken Dawson and Mike Furman help good…
Read MoreThe Lost Art of the Follow-up
- June 26, 2014
Your interview went really well. You explained why you’re the best candidate for the job, made great eye contact and remembered to thank the interviewer…
Read MoreHow Important are Certifications / Training in My Field?
- June 19, 2014
Looking for ways to make yourself a more marketable candidate? What job seeker isn’t? Jobs are becoming more plentiful, but competition for the best opportunities…
Read MoreGaining Experience Right Out of College
- June 6, 2014
Job prospects for recent graduates have improved over recent years. Still, earning a college degree doesn’t guarantee a successful job search. In fact, as a…
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Just Hang Up on a Recruiter, Even Though You Already Have a Job
- April 30, 2014
Three years ago, you wouldn’t have read a post like this on our blog. The job market was flooded with unemployed applicants (thanks to the…
Read MoreTargeting a Company Where You Want to Work
- March 27, 2014
Dying to work for a certain employer in your area – but unsure how to get hired? Many of the job seekers we meet have…
Read MoreNot Sure What You Want to Be When You Grow Up? Temping Might Be a Great Option
- January 7, 2014
Uncertain about your career path? You’re not alone. At one point or another, most of us feel ambiguous about our careers and consider…
Read MoreTips for Explaining a Resume Gap
- October 3, 2013
Maternity leave, career change, illness. Almost everyone has a gap or two in their work history but no matter what the reason, gaps in…
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