Top 10 Interview Questions and How to Answer Them Effectively

Navigating job interviews can be daunting, but with the right preparation, you can articulate your value effectively to potential employers. Below are strategic approaches to the top 10 interview questions, including key points for your response and brief, example answers. 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. What are your strengths? 3. What are your weaknesses? […]

Mastering the Interview: Essential Tips for Success in In-Person and Virtual Settings

Introduction In the dynamic landscape of job seeking and recruitment, mastering the interview process is pivotal. At MPJ Recruitment, we not only understand the intricacies of both in-person and virtual interviews but also actively prepare our candidates through personalized coaching sessions and logistical support. Whether you’re aiming to make a strong first impression in a […]

New Year, New Beginnings: Navigating Job Changes with MPJ Recruitment

Introduction The dawn of a new year often brings with it a desire for renewal and change, especially in the realm of professional careers. At MPJ Recruitment, a leading recruitment agency, we witness a significant uptick in individuals seeking new job opportunities as the calendar turns. This period of transition is fueled by a variety […]

Remote Collaboration: Best Practices, Challenges, and Tools

Collaboration is one of the most cited challenges of remote work, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are our best practices and tool recommendations. In 2020 when the COVID pandemic locked down the world, billions of workers were thrown into a completely new way of working: remote collaboration. Exciting? We think so. But ask anyone […]

What is Work From Home?

Remote work is a working style that lets you work outside the traditional office environment based on the idea that work doesn’t need to be done from a specific place. Remote work is a flexible work style where you work outside a traditional office environment. It comes in many forms depending on a company’s size, […]

Top 10 Must-Have Remote Work Skills

Remote work has never been more accessible but many people aren’t prepared for the challenges that come with being a remote worker. These remote work skills are invaluable. We’ve got great news if you’re part of the majority who want to continute working remotely. There have never been more remote jobs. However, remote work has its challenges. You […]

21 Benefits of Remote Work for Employees and Employers

Remote work has a number of benefits for employees and employers including increased productivity, access to better jobs and talent, and lower costs. Remote work was a global movement before the coronavirus pandemic and only accelerated with it. According to Gallup, nearly 60% of U.S. employees working from home want to continue to do so. 90% of […]

How Many Hours Is Part Time?

There is no legal definition of part time. It typically requires fewer than 30-35 hours a week but ultimately it will depend on the company you work for. Part-time work typically requires fewer than 30 hours per week. However, the federal government doesn’t provide a definition for part-time or full-time employees. This means the hours […]

Working Across Time Zones: Pros, Cons, and Best Practices

Working across time zones is tricky, but the benefits outweigh the costs if you have the right culture, processes, and follow best practices. Time zones are tricky. It’s easy enough to understand time zones where you live, but if you’re working in a remote team spread across the world, it gets harder to remember what […]