How to (Professionally) Let Your Personality Shine Through When Applying for a Job

It can be difficult to stand out on the job search. You might be competing with dozens of other applicants for a single opening, and your résumé. You want to make a memorable first impression without seeming unprofessional. Your skills may qualify you for the position, but it’s really going to be your personality that… Read more »

It’s Not a Myth: Hiring is Getting Harder. What Does This Mean for Employers?

It’s getting hard to find good help these days. Due to a weak educational picture, the ever-increasing specialization of the economy and a shrinking supply of available workers, hiring is getting more and more difficult for Mississippi employers. One reason is that skilled workers are experiencing ever-higher demand while programs to create those workers are… Read more »

Writer’s Block? 4 Things That You Should Address in Your Follow-Up Thank-You Note

The interview process isn’t over when you shake hands and walk out the door. There’s still one card left to play, one too often neglected these days: The follow-up letter. While this used to be an actual letter, today an email serves the same crucial purpose – one final reminder to your interviewers to make… Read more »

How to Spot a Natural Leader When Hiring

One of the most sought-after skills in business is good leadership. An effective manager uses their own skills, delegates well, and gets the most out of their subordinates. But it’s not always easy to tell which person is management material. Before you can call someone a natural leader, you have to know what you’re looking… Read more »