First Impressions Are Important, But When Do They Happen?

Jan24
2012 1 Comment John Written by John

Congratulations! You have an interview. You have prepared mentally, dressed appropriately, remembered to turn off your cell phone (I hope), and are walking into the office five minutes before your scheduled interview. You have checked in with the receptionist who has politely asked you to take a seat.  You know the person conducting the interview will be paying close attention to everything you say and do, so you try to relax for a few minutes. This seems like a good time to gather your thoughts, since no one is paying attention to you. Or are they? READ MORE »

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2012 Children’s Art Contest – Imagination At Work

Jan18
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Jason

The 2012 Imagination At Work Art Contest has begun! We are very excited to announce our new children’s art contest and we can’t wait to see their wonderful creations.

Artwork Theme Choices:

  1. What do you want to be when you grow up?
  2. Your parents at work.

Learn more about the prizes and how to enter by clicking here.

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Tap Into the “Hidden” Job Market

Jan17
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Jason

It can be a tough market for job seekers out there. The economy is up and down, with no clear end in sight. And traditional job search methods can result in your resume ending up in a heap of dozens — or even hundreds.

Your next job might be in the “hidden” job market.

You may find your next job applying to an online posting…fighting against hundreds of other candidates to hopefully stand out and get called in for an interview. Or, you can up your chances and tap into the “hidden” job market with these three tips: READ MORE »

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2011 W-2′s Are Available for Pickup!

Jan17
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Jason

Did you work for Masiello Employment Services in 2011?

2011 W-2′s will be available for pick up at your local office beginning Friday, January 20, 2012.

Our offices are open Monday thru Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm and are located at:

 

Please contact us at 1-800-639-7021 with any questions.

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Free Resume Writing Workshop

Jan12
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Jason

“I’ve applied to a lot of jobs online, but I never hear anything back from the companies.  I wish I could just talk to a person.  What do they do with all of those resumes anyway?”

Ever wish you could just talk to someone at a company and ask them why you never heard back from them after submitting your resume?  What would you ask them?

 

  • Was my resume even looked at by a human?
  • Was my resume lacking something important?
  • What could I have done different to score an interview?
  • Should I have included a cover letter?
  • Was the job even really open?

The Staffing Consultants at Masiello Employment Services review thousands of resumes and conduct hundreds of interviews each year.  They also work with some of the largest and most sought after employers in the region.   What does this mean to you?

Over the years we have gained tremendous insight into what works and what doesn’t work on a resume.  We know fully that some of the best candidates out there are – let’s face it – lousy at writing resumes.  We also know quite well what employers are looking for, and how to make the best candidates stand out.  We have always offered this kind of expertise and insight to our candidates for free.  And now we are excited to announce a FREE resume writing workshop series.

Our first workshop will be held at our offices in Keene, New Hampshire on February 23, 2012 from 12 noon to 1pm.  A brief question and answer period will follow if you have time.

Interested?  Click here to let us know!

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Does your job feel like work?

Jan09
2012 Leave a Comment Julie Written by Julie

Most of my family members and friends talk about how much they dislike going to work.  They dread Monday mornings, they hate their boss, they don’t enjoy what they do every day, they don’t feel valued or appreciated and – BIG surprise – every one of them is actively looking for a new job.  Not only does this surprise and sadden me it makes me feel really lucky, because I love my job and enjoy going to work every day.

I am not just saying that because my boss will be reading this…I am saying it because it is true and I believe every person should be lucky enough to say the same thing.

So, why do I love going to work every day?

  • I love what I do.  Sounds simple I know, but if you don’t love what you do, then you are doing the wrong thing.
  • I am surrounded by people who work hard and also love what they do.  The bar is set and the expectations are high.  There is nothing worse than workplace negativity and feeling like your teammates aren’t carrying their weight. However, all you can really control or change is your own behavior.  Carry your own weight, contribute, collaborate and encourage….you will be surprised to see how this raises the bar and how others follow your lead.  Give it a shot, it sure beats being negative about your teammates all the time.
  • We have fun every single day.  It’s true, you can work hard AND have fun.  In fact the two go hand in hand.  We make time to connect as people not just co-workers, we enjoy pot luck meals together, have competitions, listen to beach tunes on Friday afternoons, have filing parties when the work gets backed up, ring a bell when work orders come in and most importantly we laugh and we celebrate all our successes big and small.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statics, on average we spend 16.2 hours per day either working or sleeping.  If you hate your job, I bet you aren’t sleeping well either.

On average we spend 16.2 hours per day either working or sleeping

So you may be asking “What is the point of this story?”  The number one reason I love what I do is because we help people find great jobs every single day and the good news is we can help you too.   Call Masiello Employment Services today to learn about all of our exciting employment opportunities so you can make the move toward finding a job you love and enjoying every one of the 24 hours in your day.

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Free Job Postings for Non Profit Organizations Continue in 2012

Dec31
2011 Leave a Comment Written by Jason

Free Job PostingsBeginning early in 2011, our team at Masiello Employment Services decided to offer free online job postings to non profit organizations that serve our community.  Throughout the year we had about a dozen organizations take advantage of this great offer.

In 2012 we are very happy to continue this service.  Our goal is two fold:

  1. People are looking for work and our mission is to match people with great jobs.  By offering free postings to non profit organizations, our belief is that more people will have access to the jobs that are available. 
  2. Non profit organizations work hard to raise enough money to achieve their goals and often times the bulk of the funds are spent on salaries.  We don’t think that these organizations should have to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars simply to advertise their job openings.

How does this work, and how does the posting benefit an organization?

  • Simply send your job opening information, including a description of the job and of your organization, and how a person may apply to jobs@masemp.com.  You can also post your job on our Contact Us form here.
  • This is a benefit because jobs posted on Masiello Employment’s website are syndicated to over 10,000 job boards throughout New England and the U.S.  In 2011 we had over 80,000 job seekers view one or more jobs on our website.  This coverage for free is of tremendous benefit to companies looking for the best talent.  For more information on our job board, read this post.

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Where Are Masiello Employment’s Candidates From?

Dec27
2011 Leave a Comment Written by Jason

Over the last few months I have been asked by several employers where our applicants and candidates are from.  This is a great question, and the answer is important.  Employers need to attract the best candidates, and they know that by extending their reach beyond the immediate area, they will bring in a larger group of qualified applicants…increasing their chances of finding the right fit.

At Masiello Employment Services we use a large array of recruiting and sourcing methods, but our most visible way of attracting candidates is through our web based job board.  The Masiello Employment Services Candidate Portal has had over 80,000 visits from job seekers in 2011.  By using our advanced applicant tracking system, we are able to post job openings that not only display on our website, but they are syndicated to Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and to well over 10,000 job boards nationwide.  Our jobs are also shown on Indeed.com and SimplyHired.com.

The results of our efforts have paid off in big ways for our clients.  Below are screenshots showing where the majority of our candidates and applicants are from.

Job Seekers in New England

  • Massachusetts – 28,000 visits – 35% of our visits are from Massachusetts
  • New Hampshire – 26,000 visits – 33% of our visits are from New Hampshire
  • Vermont – 12,000 visits – 15% of our visits are from Vermont
  • Connecticut – 4,000 visits – 5% of our visits are from Connecticut
  • New England – 90% of our 80,000 visits are from job seekers in New England

You no doubt noticed that our job seekers come from all over New England.  This is a source of pride for our employees because they work hard to match the best candidates with our clients.  Attracting this number of job seekers ensures that we are serving our clients and candidates to the full.

For more information about our recruiting strategies, or to become a client, please contact us today.

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Job Seekers Improve Soft Skills with WorkReady NH

Dec22
2011 1 Comment Written by Jason

WorkReady NH helps job-seekers improve their skills and add a nationally recognized credential to their resume. WorkReady NH helps companies foster a skilled workforce, and find qualified applicants and employees.

The program provides assessment, instruction and credentialing in key skill areas, identified by employers as essential to workplace success. WorkReady NH will:

  1. Assess job-seekers’ basic workplace skills in Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information, and Locating Information (the WorkKeys® Assessments)
  2. Help job-seekers improve in these skill areas to earn a National Career Readiness Certificate at the bronze, silver, gold or platinum level (through the self-paced and fully online KeyTrain™ learning modules)
  3. Provide classroom instruction in “soft-skill” practices identified by employers as key to workplace success (the Soft Skills course)
  4. Upon completion, provide a nationally recognized credential that signals to employers that the WorkReady NH participant has mastered key work-related skills and is ready to become a valuable employee

WorkReady NH is an initiative of the Community College System of New Hampshire, the Office of Governor John Lynch, the NH Department of Resources and Economic Development, and the NH Department of Employment Security.  WorkReady NH is offered at four of the NH Community Colleges:

  • Great Bay Community College (Portsmouth)
  • Manchester Community College
  • River Valley Community College (Claremont and Keene)
  • White Mountains Community College (Berlin)

Sound interesting? This is how it works

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3 Tips to Help You Maximize Your Recruiter Relationship

Dec21
2011 Leave a Comment Written by Jason

Searching for a job? Maybe you’ve exhausted yourself posting your resume with online job boards. Or maybe your eyes are glazing over at yet another cover letter.

There is a better way to take your career to the next level.

Partnering with a recruiter can help you elevate your career, land an exciting new opportunity, and achieve your personal and professional goals. Here are three tips to help you maximize your recruiter relationship:

1. Be honest. Whether you’re discussing your background, skills or goals, be completely honest with your recruiter. If you embellish your experience or skills, it will catch up with you – and may very well set your career back a few steps. Not the direction you want to follow! When you are honest with your recruiter, he or she can both “sell” your greatest strengths and assets to potential employers, as well as provide opportunities to enhance your skills through temporary assignments or online skills testing and training.

2. Be an active participant. Yes, your recruiter is there to help find the best match between your background and skills, and an available career opportunity. But, that doesn’t mean you should take a backseat in your career planning. Be an active participant in your recruiter relationship. Check in weekly to let your recruiter know of any updates in your situation, contact your recruiter after any interviews, and don’t be afraid to continue searching for career opportunities.

3. Be patient. Your recruiter may very well have the perfect opportunity for you, right off the bat. But the right opportunity may take awhile. Be sure to note #2, and don’t rest on your laurels, but also be sure to give the process time, and be patient. Your recruiter is searching for the best match between your specific skills and background, and the needs of an organization. If you’re looking for a specific opportunity within an industry, organization or area of expertise, the process may take even longer. Be patient and allow your recruiter to do his or her job.

Searching for a recruiter?
Here at Masiello Employment Services, we work with you to help you identify and achieve your personal and career goals. Contact us today to learn more!

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