Job fairs are a pretty common occurrence at local colleges, or in residential neighborhoods, here in the Central Florida area. In Polk County, gated communities are plentiful, and if they have clubhouses, they are a popular site for holding and hosting job fairs and similar events. At PHR Staffing Solutions we are huge fans of job fairs, since they give…
Read More →Staffing agencies aren’t often at the forefront of people’s minds when it comes to finding a job. Likewise, employers don’t usually pick up the phone and call a staffing service when they find themselves needing to fill a position in their business. This is unfortunate, since staffing agencies like PHR can save both applicants and employers time, money, and frustration…
Read More →Filling a temporary position can be both rewarding and challenging, whether you’re in a transition from one permanent job to another, you’re waiting to see if you got said position full-time, or whether you just enjoy frequent change. Perhaps one of the most challenging parts of being a temporary employee, regardless of the duration of your employment, is making your…
Read More →So, the day has come. You have researched, applied for, and interviewed for countless jobs, and you finally found the one. Even if you’re confident in the job you’ve accepted, the first day on any job can bring on feelings of nervousness or uncertainty. We know you want to present yourself as the very best, especially while you’re within the…
Read More →“Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” is a saying many people are accustomed to hearing when it comes to choosing work-appropriate attire. While that does ring true, it can be intimidating or confusing if you are unsure how to dress for the job you want, specifically if it’s in a totally different field or work…
Read More →We have posted many details about making positive first impressions with a new employer here on the PHR Services blog. However, while appropriate dress, punctuality, and performance are all important parts of putting your “best foot forward”, your actual “first” impression happens before you ever set foot into a new office. Your resume is actually your initial form of contact…
Read More →The world of business is constantly growing and changing in every field, from the dining and food industry to the entertainment field. There is a steady stream of new opportunities for employees with a huge variety of skill sets and requirements if they know where to look. This business growth has a startling trend though. Today’s economic growth has seen…
Read More →Everyone wants to “stand out in the crowd”, but this is especially true for employees in the work place. While some stand out for the wrong reasons, the ultimate goal is to stand out for things that a boss would look for when it comes to advancing within the business. Sometimes though, it can be hard to find opportunities that…
Read More →Historically for those looking for work, job hunting involved in-person retrieval of applications from employers, filling them out by hand, either mailing them back or returning them in person, and then waiting for a call to see if you made it to the next step of interviewing. The process was time-consuming, and if you made a mistake or lost the…
Read More →Winter Haven, FL definitely lives up to its name. It’s a “haven” from the cold weather that many of its residents have experienced up north, and it offers a warm, mild climate, plenty of dining and entertainment choices, a some beautiful residential options on the water. The “Chain of Lakes” is considered prime territory, with many of its residents owning…
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