Hiring Process

Searching and applying for a position on-line is easy!
To apply for a position, begin by reviewing our current postings listed under the "Campus Opportunities" section of our webpage. Find the opportunity you are interested in, click "Apply Online" and complete the online application. When you reach the "Thank You" page, you have successfully completed the job submission process for the position you selected.

Campus Interviews
This is your opportunity to tell us more about your skills, interests, and abilities. It is also a time for us to share more information about our company, career opportunities and culture. Our campus interviews are conducted through either the Career Services Office or Cooperative Education Office and are typically a one-on-one interview. To learn more about whether Southern Company is interviewing on your campus, please visit your local Career Services or Cooperative Education Office and sign up to interview with Southern Company.

On-site Interviews
This is your opportunity to tell a hiring manager and his/her team more about your skills and why you should be the candidate selected for the position. Our managers and their team will also spend time ensuring you have a clear understanding of the positions, expectations for success, and next steps in the hiring process. You may experience a panel interview in which several people in the room will ask you questions, or you may have a series of one-on-one interviews.

Pre-employment Screening
If you are extended an offer, upon your acceptance we will conduct a thorough pre-employment screen. This screen may include but is not limited to verifying your work and education history, a criminal background investigation and a drug screen.

Hire
Now that you have successfully completed the hiring process your next step is to report to work. Although this is last step in the hiring process, we expect it will be your first step toward fulfilling your career potential with Southern Company.