Now Hiring: Tips for HR Staff

Now Hiring: Tips for HR Staff

We often cover tips for job applicants here on our blog, from what to wear to how to create the perfect resume.  However, we also see the other side of the hiring process, and that involves employers and their HR staff.  PHR understands that finding quality and competent employees is hard work, and narrowing down applicants can be overwhelming and…

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How Your Online Presence Could Be Hurting Your Job Hunt

In our current online age that is ruled by social media, job candidates could be overlooking a serious factor in why they are getting passed over by HR staff and potential employers.  Applicants can take a lot of time putting together the perfect resume, choosing just the right interview outfit, and practicing their handshake and their personal presentation, but if…

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Never Stop Learning: Tips for Going Back to School As An Adult

If you are currently unemployed, chances are you have thought about returning to school to further your existing education since studies show it can increase your likelihood of receiving a better-paying job and moving up in your career.  However, going back to school as an adult can be incredibly difficult, and we understand that family obligations, financial restraints, and more…

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Working Out for Work: How Exercise Can Help You on The Job

Being fit is a hugely popular topic in our modern society, and every other advertisement on television or online seems to promote weight loss shakes, health supplements, or a brand new exercise routine that is “sure” to change your life.  While we don’t necessarily believe in any magic solution to go from inactive to fit, we do believe that healthy…

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No Degree? No Problem: Finding A Great Job without Higher Education

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…

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Resumes: Your First Impression

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…

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Above and Beyond: Standing Out to Your Employer

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…

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