Unemployment Rate Continues to Decline | And What This Means for You (the Job Seeker)

Need some good news? Here are a few encouraging job statistics for you: Unemployment is down. According to the latest U.S. Bureau of labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation report, the unemployment rate declined to 5.6% in December, 2014. More women are finding jobs. Demographically, adult women experienced biggest reduction in unemployment. Adult men, teenagers, whites,…

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Leave 2014 in the Past and Make 2015 Your Breakout Year

Find a better job. Get that raise. Start a new career. Made a career New Year’s resolution like one of these? Congratulations! You’ve taken the first step toward improving your future. To maximize your chances of success, start with a clean slate. Use these suggestions from Exact Staff to put the past behind you, so…

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Does Your Company Culture Encourage Employees to Think Outside the Box?

“We’ve always done it this way.” “That’ll never work.” “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.” If sayings like this are common in your workplace, your culture might be stifling creativity and innovation. Is that a problem? If you want to ensure continued growth and success, absolutely! After all, if everyone within your organization continues…

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Preparing for January 2015 | Laws to Pay Attention to (part 2)

Will it be a truly Happy New Year for your business? It depends on how prepared you are for 21 new laws that may be affecting your business, that is! Staying up-to-date and compliant is essential to making the new year both happy and profitable for your organization. Today, Exact Staff offers some help. In…

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Number of Long-Term Unemployed Professionals Continues to Decline

America is getting back to work. According the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) latest data, our nation’s employment situation continues to improve. Here are a few key statistics from the BLS Economic News Release: The unemployment rate (5.8 percent) declined in October, down 0.8 percent since the beginning of the year. Currently at 9.0 million,…

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The Future of the Paper Resume

Ahhh, the paper resume. That beautiful sheet of expensive, heavy-weight stock that summarizes your greatest accomplishments, relevant skills, employment history and (if you even have room for it!) your name. Is its future as bleak as those career advice sites would lead you to believe? Yes and no. You Still Need a Paper Resume for…

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Turning a Temporary Job You Like into a Career You LOVE

The economy is improving. Employers are hiring again. It’s a great time to find your dream job! But if you’re going the traditional job-search route and applying to positions online, you’re missing out on the “inside employment track” temporary positions provide. The truth is, temporary assignments are a smart way to build your skills –…

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Preparing for January 2015 | Laws to Pay Attention to (Pt. 1)

The new year is just around the corner. Time to grab a handful of confetti… …and bone up on 21 new laws that may be affecting your California business. Employment law isn’t exactly a “festive” topic, but staying up-to-date and compliant is essential to making the new year both happy and profitable for your business.…

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With 2014 Half Over How Will YOU Reach Your Annual Goals?

We’re nearing the end of June meaning 2014 is halfway over. Chances are, at the beginning of the year you set goals for your organization — but are you able to meet them in the remaining six months? Of course you are! Companies set hiring goals in order to be more productive and efficient, and…

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3 Must-Know Tips When Hiring College Graduates

Many employers hesitate when it comes to hiring new college graduates, but they may be worrying needlessly. Sure, young prospects may not have corporate experience, but they haven’t been living in a cave for the last twenty-odd years. You may be surprised at how much they have to offer. Take the time to really analyze…

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