employment

Potential wage increase impacts on local governments

An executive order by President Joe Biden requires federal contractors to pay workers a $15 minimum wage. In Biloxi, the city is already considering how much more money they’ll need to ensure city workers if there is…

Harrah’s Gulf Coast hiring to fill 50 positions

Harrah’s Gulf Coast in Biloxi announced they are hiring to fill 50 positions at their award-winning resort and casino. The Caesars Entertainment property is hiring to fill multiple positions across various departments, including environmental services, security, cage and casino services,…

Coast Restaurant Association to hold job fair

The Mississippi Coast Restaurant & Beverage Association is hosting a job fair for the its industry on July 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Guarantee Restoration Services building at 10550 Outdoor Way in Gulfport. The job fair…

COVID-19 impacting job search for class of 2020 college graduates

It takes the average college graduate three to six months to secure a job after graduation and that’s without a pandemic. Monday is Britney Morris’ last day of classes which completes her undergraduate experience at the University of Southern Mississippi.…

Papa John’s hiring 20,000 workers

If you or anyone you know has lost their job, Papa John’s is hiring. The pizza company said in a press release Monday it is looking to add 20,000 employees. They’re looking for restaurant jobs, delivery drivers, and more. At…

CVS to hire 50,000 people

CVS Health is bolstering its efforts in meeting the growing need for healthcare in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. The company announced it is hiring 50,000 people. New hires will fill full-time, part-time, and temporary roles across the country including…

IP Casino is hiring

Looking for a job? You may be in luck because the IP Casino is hiring. Today hundreds of people showed up to the on-site job fair at the IP, but if you missed out today you are still able to…

Gulfport police hiring

The Gulfport Police Department wants you to answer the call and join their team! With the New Year comes new opportunities and a chance to make changes for the betterment of yourself and your future. Gulfport police is hiring men…

Unemployment Eliminators Job Fair

Dozens of businesses packed into the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center for the Unemployment Eliminators Job Fair. The Gainesville, Florida based company holds job fairs in over 15 cities across the country, including three a year in Biloxi. Recruiters…

Mississippi Highway Patrol seeking applicants

Mississippi Highway Patrol is looking for those ready to pursue the call. It is time for the rare opportunity to become a state trooper. In order to apply you have to be at least 21-years-old with 60 college credit hours…

New year, new job?

2019 is here which means people are working hard to fulfill those New Years resolutions. If in the new year you are looking to find employment, Goodwill of South Mississippi has your back. Goodwill is in the business of putting…

Long Beach Police Department hiring

The City of Long Beach is now accepting applications for the position of police recruit. Long Beach Chief of Police Billy Seal announced applications will be accepted until July 16th at 5 p.m. The starting salary ranges from $27,000 to…

Golden Nugget is hiring

If you’re out of work, the Golden Nugget in Biloxi is looking to fill around fifty job positions right now. The hotel and casino held a job fair earlier today. The Golden Nugget is opening their H20 pool early due…

Putting Mississippians to work

“We used to have Mississippians looking for jobs, now we have jobs looking for Mississippians.” That was the phrase used by Governor Phil Bryant yesterday during his annual State of the State address when he highlighted a record low in…

Do you want to be a Gulfport firefighter?

Saving people from danger, answering emergency calls, and putting out fires are just some of the daily duties of being a fire fighter. Right now, the Gulfport Fire Department is looking to add new members to the team. An elderly…

Gulfport Fire Department is hiring

Gulfport Fire Department is now accepting applications! Please visit the city of Gulfport's job openings page to apply online: https://gulfport.munisselfservice.com/employmentopportunities/default.aspx The fire fighter recruit exam will be administered on November 1st. You must be 18 years of age, able to…

Military hiring fair

Tomorrow military service members and veterans in need of a job can attend a free hiring fair at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jefferson Davis campus. Active duty military members, guard, and reserve members and military spouses are welcome to…

U.S. adds 222,000 jobs in June

U.S. employers added a solid 222,000 jobs during the month of June, the most in four months. The new numbers from the labor department indicate employers are confident enough to keep hiring despite slower growth. The unemployment rate did tick…