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If you work for a large corporation with a well-staffed HR and legal department, you’ve probably been trained in how to conduct a job interview without asking the wrong questions—or asking the right type of questions in the wrong way. But if you own your own company or are a hiring manager in a small… Read more »

Why do you get so nervous before a job interview, even if you know you’d be great for the job? And what can you do about it? First, accept that being interviewed is a stressful situation. There’s nothing wrong with you. You’re handing over control to another person for something important as your career. And it’s… Read more »

Personality testing has been a popular tool with recruiters for years. Those who like them say they can be used to better assess a candidate’s cognitive skills and ability to ‘fit’ with the company culture. Those who disapprove say personality tests are far from infallible and may also impinge on an individual’s privacy. So what… Read more »

How are some companies able to land high-caliber talent at lower than industry-leading salaries? Think Google. Or Zappos. They’re not famous for paying people a lot of money. They’re famous for having great company cultures. So how can you make your company more appealing to desirable employees? Start by asking yourself the following questions: 1…. Read more »

Do you have a strong relationship with your staffing agency? If you answered “No,” or “Am I supposed to have one,” read on. Your staffing agency should be one of your business partners, working to better your results and improve your chances of success. And because they’re responsible for bringing new employees into your business,… Read more »

What’s the difference between an unstructured interview and a structured interview? Unstructured interviews are more informal, and the interviewer often bases later questions on the candidate’s previous answers. The interviewer may go in with a list of questions but not ask them all. The interview tends to be more conversational in nature and can cover… Read more »

Have you moved, or are moving, to Jackson, Mississippi? Here’s some information that will help you get settled! How’s the Weather? Jackson is located in a subtropical climate zone, commonly characterized by short winters and long humid summers. Winters tend to be very mild, with temperatures rarely dipping below 30 degrees. Snow is a very… Read more »

Does the phrase “proactive hiring” make you cringe? Does the whole concept just seem like too much work? In the current hiring environment, though, it truly pays off. To get the best talent, you need to work a little smarter than the competition. How? Proactive hiring simply means being aware of what jobs are most… Read more »

In 2013, Google Plus (Google+ or G+) became the second largest social network in the world, after Facebook. And if you’re looking for a job, it’s more powerful for your search than Facebook. Why? First, G+ is owned by Google, the most influential website on the Internet and the one that most employers and recruiters… Read more »

When you interview a job candidate, don’t waste time with openers like “Tell me about yourself” or questions that can be answered by looking at the applicant’s resume. Ask questions that will help you see the person behind the resume and reveal the candidate’s personality, strengths, weaknesses, knowledge, skills and abilities. Here are seven questions… Read more »