New CareersUSA Franchise to Open in Phoenix, Arizona

CareersUSA, a nationwide leader in the staffing industry, announced that it is expanding its presence into the Phoenix, AZ area with the signing of its newest Franchise which has an opening date for early July 2006. Franchisee Paul Pulicken's territory encompasses the entire Maricopa County.

Pulicken brings a wealth of expertise in sales and marketing to his new role in the staffing industry, having been involved in the hospitality field for the past five years with his ownership of two Quality Inn Hotels (from the Choice Hotel line) which he sold within the last year. Prior to this, he was the exclusive agent for Encyclopedia Americana in the Middle East

Pulicken's choice of a staffing industry franchise is a natural for him. "I am a people person," he said. "I have years of experience in the overseas staffing industry, sales management experience in publications and in the hospitality industry where service makes the difference. In the staffing industry, I understand business is dependent on how many personal relationships can be established and how competitive one can be."

CareersUSA's Vice President of Franchise Development, Trudy Feldman, comments, "Paul exhibits boundless energy and is extremely excited to bring the spirit and passion of CareersUSA 'westward' to Phoenix, AZ. Paul's 'ticket' is his motivation to succeed and his desire to capture a prominent and excellent corporate clientele and recruitment source, while continuing to maintain his presence as an active member of civic responsibility and community involvement."

Pulicken holds a Masters degree in Economics from Bombay University, Bombay, India. He lives in Peoria, AZ with his wife and two children.

Reports from the American Staffing Association indicate the demand for staffing services remains healthy, and increases in staffing industry employment continue to outpace job gains overall - making the staffing industry an excellent franchise choice.

Founded in 1981, CareersUSA specializes in the placement of temporary, temp-to-hire and direct-hire employees throughout the country, employing more than 16,000 people each year. CareersUSA continues to receive national recognition from newspapers and magazines including "Business of the Year," "One of the Fastest Growing Private Companies," and "One of the Largest Temporary Personnel Agencies."