A "celebration of life" memorial service was held for Jarrod Bush, son of Susie and Keith Bush, on Wednesday, December 15  in Saraland, AL. Jarrod, who fought an aggressive battle against AML (leukemia) now rests in peace without pain, in the comfort of our Lord.  Jarrod donated his body to science in the hopes of ending this terrible disease, and asked that if any donations were made in his honor that they be sent to:

This month's Recruiter Tip comes from an abbreviated article by Michael R. Neece, CEO of Interview Mastery, www.interviewmastery.com which highlights phone interviewing.

"Job hunting starts at the phone interview. To get the job, you need to present yourself well over the phone - say the right things, mind your tone, and be confident overall. To see how you can do this, read this article so you can land a job".
Phone interviews are frequently used by companies to save time by pre-qualifying your interest and expertise. The following are some recommendations to ensure your next phone interview is successful for you.
Isolate Yourself
Phone interviews place you at a disadvantage because you only have one tool of communication, your voice. The interviewer's impression of you is shaped by all the sounds coming through the phone. Insulate yourself from distractions and background noises. Do not have your phone interview when you are surrounded by a lot of noise like an outdoor café at a busy intersection. If the call is on your cell phone make sure the caller can hear you clearly.
When the phone interviewer first contacts you, make sure it is comfortable for you to talk on the phone for at least 20 minutes. If it's not convenient, recommend scheduling another time for the call.
Schedule the Phone Interview
If you cannot speak comfortably when the first call arrives, ask the interviewer if you could schedule a specific time for the phone interview. Be sure to define who will call who. It is recommended that you offer to call the company. This ensures you are fully prepared and in a situation where you can speak without interruptions. Schedule the phone interview just like you would any face-to-face interview.
Stand Up
During the call standup, walk around and smile. All these things make a big difference in the projection and quality of your voice.
What's Next
At the conclusion, ask the interviewer about next steps and timing of their hiring process.
Get Face-to-Face
If you are interested, ask for a face-to-face interview. Remember that your objective (during the phone interview) is to secure a face-to-face interview. You will be most effective discussing your background and assessing the company in a face-to-face meeting.

We at Sirius would like to wish all our employees and customers a very safe and happy new year.  We are privileged to serve you and look forward to working with you in the new year