9 Networking Tips to Help You During Your Job Search

Whenever you’re on the hunt for a new job, people will tell you to network. Unfortunately, few of us are naturals at it. There’s an art and a science to building professional relationships, and if you don’t feel comfortable with either aspect, you may miss out on this important part of your job search. Here’s… Read more »

Don’t Ignore These Great (Free) Staffing Resources!

As part of our partnership with our clients, we offer several great resources that will help them hire smarter, lead more effectively, and meet their goals. We offer similar services to every candidate who works for us—or hopes to someday! Have you checked them out recently? If you didn’t know about them, here’s a quick… Read more »

How to Free Up More Time in Your Work Day

How many times have you wished you had more time to get your work done? How can you work smarter, not harder? If you’d like to be more effective on the job, here is a proven, successful strategy to help you become as productive as possible without adding more hours to your day. It’s called… Read more »

The Keys to a Successful Digital Networking Strategy

What does networking mean to you? Talking to new people? Reaching out to ask for favors? Making cold calls? For some, those activities are uncomfortable and nerve-wracking. The good news? Networking has gone digital, making it much easier for everyone. Here’s how to make digital networking work for you! Join a Variety of Online Groups… Read more »

Five Tips for Managing Your Stress During an Interview

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 »

Welcome to Jackson! – Great Resources For New Residents of Jackson, MS

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 »

Can Google+ Help You Find a Job?

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 »

How to Build Rapport with New Coworkers

Whether you’re starting a new full-time position or you’re making the rounds as a temporary employee, you’ll feel better and more comfortable on the job when you’ve started forming relationships with your coworkers. Here are five strategies that will make it easier: 1) Practice common courtesy When you’re walking down the hall and pass a… Read more »

‘Tis the Season…For a New Job?

With the holidays rapidly approaching, many otherwise active job seekers find themselves putting their searches on hold. Why? Although conventional wisdom advises that companies are unlikely to engage in hiring during the hustle and bustle time of year, a surprising 53% of employers actually do continue to schedule interviews throughout December. If employers are not… Read more »

Three Ways an Employee Referral Program Will Help Your Staffing Efforts

If you are not implementing an employee referral system in your company, you may want to give one some thought. Diligent, motivated employees typically surround themselves by likeminded people and statistics show it; referred employees have higher retention rates and increase employee engagement in their company. Well-designed referral programs identify top prospects that may not… Read more »