Whether you’re hitting the skies for a Spring Break trip with your family, or boarding a plane for a job interview, traveling by air can be stressful if you don’t prepare properly. Between baggage weight limits, security checkpoints, and a tight schedule, it can be easy to get overwhelmed and frustrated. If you fail to pack properly for your time…
Read More →Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Today’s holiday has us seeing green, and that made us think about going green. Plenty of people talk about “going green” in today’s society, but often these discussions revolve around eco-friendly practices in and around your home. While this is great, botanical detergents and chemical free cleaners aren’t going to help you make a positive impact…
Read More →Job hunting is a (usually) stressful and anxious time, especially if you are under financial burden while waiting to find another source of income. The time spent looking for openings in your area, filling out applications, putting together a professional resume and attending job fairs, interviews, and expos can be tiring and overwhelming, especially if you’re doing it on your…
Read More →An interview might seem like “the end of the line” if you have been job hunting for a long period of time, but it really is just the beginning of making a good impression on potential, and hopefully future, employers. Of course, getting to the interview takes plenty of preparation, not the least of which is analyzing and re-analyzing your…
Read More →Spring Break is right around the corner here in Polk County, and families are gearing up to enjoy vacations both near and far. These vacations though can be hard for those who are unemployed, especially if their vacation involves traveling. While the financial strain alone is difficult to handle, the idea of leaving town in the middle of a job…
Read More →We have previously discussed many factors in a successful interview here on our blog, including wardrobe choices, resume writing, and even how to handle follow-up. However, PHR Staffing Solutions also recognizes the importance of helping candidates understand what they shouldn’t do when they take a seat in the interview room. While there aren’t necessarily hard, fast rules about handling yourself…
Read More →PHR Staffing Solutions typically discusses finding talent for your business here on our blog, but we also recognize the importance of keeping that talent. Retaining quality employees is important for business of all types and sizes, and while there is no set formula for staff retention, there are some ways that you can encourage your hires to stay on as…
Read More →It’s a popular belief in today’s world that all “good” jobs, those with competitive pay, benefits, decent hours, and quality environment, require a college degree and extensive education. While this can be the case in some fields, there are plenty of jobs here in the Polk County area and beyond that have good pay, solid hours and insurance, and don’t…
Read More →Spring break is quickly approaching for schools here in Polk County and throughout the Central Florida region, so many people are preparing for vacations and travels. However, if you are currently unemployed, not only are you likely not spending money to take a trip, but rather, you are probably trying to make money to help with financial burdens. While it’s important…
Read More →If you have been spending your hours researching and applying for positions, critiquing and editing your resume, and attending seemingly countless job fairs, it can be frustrating when you feel like handing over that piece of paper to a potential employer or HR staff is a dead end. While you don’t get to see what goes on beyond the resume,…
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