Are To-Do Lists Hurting Your Productivity?

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When you can cross off a task from your To-Do list you probably feel a very strong sense of accomplishment. For this reason many professionals have been using the To-Do list to keep them on track during their work day. However, there can be some drawbacks to the process. Long lists that force us to… Read more »

3 Tips on Making a Move When Your Career Becomes Stagnant

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Are you feeling stuck? Is your job no longer challenging you? Do you feel like there are no alternatives in your current company for your skills? Everyone has a bad day on the job but when the feeling of dissatisfaction permeates every day and you find yourself having trouble getting motivated to go to work… Read more »

A Recap of the Top Job Seeker Resources for 2014

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At StaffEx we understand that the job market can be difficult and frustrating. That is why we aim to be a top resource for candidates in the Tampa Bay area both for finding a job and providing tips and ideas for a more successful search. We’ve decided to take a look back at the blog… Read more »

Don’t Let the Downtime of Seasonal Holiday’s Prevent You From Landing a Job

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This time of year can seem slow for the job market, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Companies may have spent their budget and everyone’s attention is on the holidays rather than work yet there are ways you can continue you search this time of year. Seasonal employment may be one way to… Read more »

Differentiate Yourself During an Interview With These Tips

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The art of a successful interview comes down to your ability to stand out from your competition in a positive way. You know that you are capable of doing the job but so does everyone else interviewing for the same position. You want to demonstrate what makes you different. Here are a few tips to… Read more »

Are You Following Up After Your Interviews?

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After your interview the ball is in their court, right? Absolutely wrong. As a job seeker your job is not over once you step out of the interview. The next move is actually yours. If you’re not following up after your interviews this may be the mistake that is costing you the job. 4 Tips… Read more »

Is it Time for Career Advancement?

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Are you feeling stuck? Are there day where you absolutely dread going to your current job? Or have you been looking for a new position for a while without any luck. It might be time to reassess your career and make some major changes in the way you look for a new job. Is it… Read more »

Land Your Next Career Move Before 2015 Starts!

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As the year begins to wind down many people begin reassessing their choices. Are you where you want to be in your career? Are things progressing like you expected? Are your long term goals still within your sight? If you answer no to any of these questions you may need to think about making some… Read more »

How to Make Frequent Job Changes Appealing on a Resume

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The recession took a toll on my job seeker’s long term employment prospects. Short term jobs and unexpected layoffs created a generation of workers with resumes featuring a year or less at several jobs. This is often viewed as a red flag but it doesn’t have to be. How can you make your short term… Read more »

How to Handle the 10 Most Common Phone Interview Questions

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Many employers are using a phone interview to do their first round of pre-employment screening. Phone interviews allow managers to review resumes and narrow down to their top three to five candidates to bring in for a face to face meeting. However, for job seekers the phone conversation may be more frightening than an in… Read more »