Stop Nagging! How to Follow Up Without Being a Pest
November 2, 2015
“Hey – when are you going to get back to me?” “So, did I get the job or what?” “Why don’t you just…
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Posts tagged: temporary jobs
Laid Off? Cool Your Jets
- October 5, 2015
Recently handed a pink slip? You may be experiencing a complex mix of emotions ranging from anger toward your former employer to anxiety about the…
Read MoreHe’s Going the Distance: LONG Distance!
Want to move closer to the mountains or the ocean? Always dreamed of living and working in a big city? Need to be near family?…
Read MoreHow to Answer: “Why Haven’t You Been Working?”
- September 2, 2015
Feel like a deer in the headlights? Like you’re wearing a scarlet letter? Like you have broccoli in your teeth? If you’re looking for a…
Read MoreDon’t Look Desperate! Avoid Branding Yourself as a Desperate Job Seeker
- August 6, 2015
“I really need this job.” “I’ll take any job – I just have to get to work!” “Pleeease hire me.” Do you use tactics like…
Read MoreDeal with it, Rookie! What to expect and how to prepare for being a new hire.
- July 31, 2015
You got the job – congratulations! You should be thrilled, right? So why are you feeling so nervous? Logically, you may wonder about your new…
Read MoreAsking Good Questions Just Might Land You the Job
- June 9, 2015
A job interview can be extremely intimidating. Preparing properly, however, can greatly increase your confidence! If you’re like most job seekers, you probably think of…
Read MoreWhy Didn’t I Get the Job?
- May 14, 2015
You applied with high hopes. Those hopes got even higher after you completed your interview. You wrapped up by stating how much you really wanted…
Read MoreDo’s and Don’ts of Temping
- April 9, 2015
“If a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing well.” At PrideStaff, we believe this adage is as relevant for temporary assignments as it is…
Read MoreCongratulations! Now Go Get a Job.
- April 2, 2015
Graduation is a cause for great celebration. You’ve worked hard to earn your degree, and when you graduate you’ll be ready to take the world…
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