Resources for Mississippi job seekers and employers.
At the end of a job interview, the hiring manager will typically ask you if you have any questions for them. While some job seekers assume that saying “no” works to their advantage, that typically isn’t the case. Not asking questions can come across as disinterest, leading the hiring manager to assume that you wouldn’t… Read more »
When you’re looking for a right-fit candidate, it’s normal to focus on specific must-have skills related to the job you’re filling. However, you also need to look deeper, ensuring there aren’t any red flags that could indicate a problem. A bad attitude, unwillingness to learn or change, poor culture fit, undeveloped soft skills, and a… Read more »
In many cases, the hiring process involves a lot of “hurry up and wait.” You work diligently to make sure your resume and cover letter are submitted before the tight deadline, only for it to take days, weeks, or longer to find out if you’re moving forward. The same can happen with an interview, getting… Read more »
Whether you are looking for your first clerical job or the one at which you hope to retire, you have likely been inundated with advice. In some cases, years of built up hints, tips, and recommendations can even make it hard to think. But not all suggestions are created equal, and some may be incredibly… Read more »
You catered your resume to the position and crafted a compelling cover letter. Then, you landed an interview and gave it everything you had. And finally, you hear…nothing. It’s an all too common scenario when it comes to the job search process; once the interview is over, it feels like radio silence on the part… Read more »
Many companies have instituted more stringent hiring practices; this includes adding second-round interviews. While you might be inclined to treat this like any other interview, that is not the best approach. First-round interview processes are fairly straightforward and are often similar from one company to the next. But the second-round can be an entirely different… Read more »
Finding the right candidate for an open position can feel like a challenge, regardless of how many times you have successfully hired a new employee before. There are ways to help increase your odds of selecting the best candidate for the position the first time around as long as you organize the hiring process. If… Read more »
Everyone has had to deal with less-than-ideal co-workers from time to time. While no person is perfect, certain actions and attitudes are practically guaranteed to ruffles some feathers along the way. Instead of accidentally succumbing to these inclinations, use the information to help you become one of the company’s favorite employees instead of the one… Read more »
As the IT interview begins to wrap up, you wait for the inevitable question from the interviewer. “Do you have any questions for me?” Regardless of how prepared you were for the rest of the interview, many people find this question challenging, but you know that not asking anything isn’t a great plan either. Instead… Read more »
Whether you have applied for your dream job or just the right job for right now, there are times when accepting a job offer may not be in your best interest. Before you sign on the dotted line, consider these warning signs that may indicate trouble ahead. Ambiguity about the Job Description If you ask… Read more »