Unfortunately, layoffs have been an all-too-common occurrence recently. As companies try to adjust to a volatile market and ever-changing circumstances, millions of people are suddenly without a job. As you jump back into the job seeker pool, it can be uncomfortable to discuss your layoff. Keep reading for some tips on navigating a layoff, and […]
It may seem like an odd time to talk about salary with everything else going on. However, we believe that there is no wrong time to broach this subject and pursue your true value. That doesn’t mean that salary conversations are all smooth-sailing, though! You need to prepare ahead of time, and these three steps […]
What They Want To Know Congratulations – you made it through the entire interview. Then suddenly, the hiring manager hits you with this question. Your mind is racing, trying to think of the right question that will sound intelligent and insightful. Don’t fret – your interviewer really isn’t trying to trick you by looking for […]
What They Want To Know An open-ended interview question like this can be intimidating, especially towards the end, when you want to leave off on a strong note. Hiring managers genuinely want to know if there’s anything they missed with their questions! It’s best to think of it as one final opportunity to sell yourself […]
In today’s climate, millions of people around the world are working from home. Additionally, more companies are hiring remote positions than ever before. This is excellent news if you are a job seeker looking for a little flexibility. However, it is important to note that hiring managers are looking for very specific things when hiring […]
Now that so many professionals are working from home for the inevitable future, it’s essential to draw boundaries. Just because your home and workspaces are now the same, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have clear boundaries between the two. Since the Coronavirus pandemic, over 69% of employees are experiencing burnout symptoms while working from home. In […]
There’s nothing worse than uploading your resume during a job application, only to be met with a request to fill out all of the same details that were included on your resume. We know it’s frustrating! However, there are a few things you can do to make the process a bit less arduous. We’re diving […]
What They Want To Know It’s very common for workers to have a gap in employment for one reason or another. Maybe you took some time off to care for family, or travel, or were simply waiting for the right opportunity to come along. Regardless, it’s often one of the first things a hiring manager […]
September 2020 Anniversaries Congratulations to all of our employees with September anniversaries. We appreciate your dedication to JSG and all of your hard work. Please join us in celebrating our tenured staff this month! 15 years Darryl Dixon, Atlanta 8 years Tina Brumfield, Atlanta 7 years Jeffery Rowe, Knoxville 5 years Priscilla Gueco-Torres, San Jose […]
What They Want To Know This interview question is tricky. While it is a negatively-oriented question, they aren’t necessarily trying to trap you. When a hiring manager asks this question, they are looking to analyze how you answer! They want to know that you won’t constantly avoid your least favorite tasks or pass them off to other […]
