Why Are People Not Applying for Your Jobs?

How to prevent employee burnout

So, you have an excellent opportunity at your company, and you’ve made sure to advertise it in the right places. You’ve written a terrific ad that showcases not only the job itself but your company and all of the benefits you offer; however, the applicants you want are not applying. Where did you go wrong,… Read more »

How to Jumpstart Your Job Search

Has it been awhile since you’ve had an interview or even a call from a potential employer? It may be time to take a look at how you’re conducting your job search. You may need to revise your approach, your materials or your attitude. 1. Do some homework. Once you’ve put your resume on a… 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 »

Four Ways to Help Your Team Keep the Winter Blues at Bay

A recruiter answers the question, "How much is a job worth?"

Once again, the holiday season has come and gone and businesses everywhere are back to the grind in full force. For many of us, the winter weather can greatly affect our mood and sometimes, even our productivity. When left unchecked, the simple winter blues can evolve into burnout sticks around long after the snow has… Read more »

Unsolicited Call from a Recruiter? Why You Should Pick Up

You’re not looking for a new job, but you get an unsolicited call from a recruiter with a potential job opportunity. Should you A. hang up, B. put them on mute while you work away pretending to listen, or C. ask for more details and truly listen. The answer is ‘C’, and here’s why: Even… Read more »

Transitioning from a Temp Job to a Full-Time Position

As one of the top employment agencies in Jackson, MS, Staffers knows more and more companies today are hiring temporary workers. And they’re not just bringing them on board for short-term work; in many cases, they’re using temporary employment as a way to test drive candidates before making a full-time hiring decision. With that in mind,… Read more »

How to Start a New Career: Planning for 2018

The Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw once said, “The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can’t find them, make them.” That certainly holds true when you are planning your career and its development. Here are four steps you… Read more »

Introvert? How to Shine in Your Job Interview

Being an introvert doesn’t have to be a disadvantage for a jobseeker. Plenty of jobs require the kind of quiet, focused attention that an introvert is so good at. Doing some homework in advance and working with your natural inclinations, instead of against them will allow you to present yourself in the best possible light…. Read more »

Employee Performance: Managing Through the Good and Bad

As one of Jackson’s top recruiting agencies, Staffers understands that managing employee performance is a critical part of what you do. Setting goals, making expectations clear, and providing regular input are keys to enabling your people to perform effectively and building the strongest team. But performance management goes far beyond just conducting quarterly employee reviews…. Read more »

Staffing How-to’s: Hiring the Elusive “A” Players

As one of the leading staffing agencies in Jackson, MS, Staffers knows when it comes to operating a profitable business, top employees are critical for success. But finding and hiring “A” players is a lot easier said than done. Too often, employers move full speed ahead with the hiring process without fully thinking through their needs… Read more »