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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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New Candidate Resource Center

May07
2011 Leave a Comment Written by Jason

Let’s face it, looking for a job is hard work and not often a whole lot of fun.  You have to talk about yourself, sell yourself, and basically be okay with some tactful bragging.  Of course this goes against most of what you have learned about being a likable human being.  Your instincts tell you that blowing your own horn means you are full of yourself, and that “people who talk about themselves are annoying!”  But the rules of the game change a bit when you are on the hunt for the next step in your career.

If you don’t talk about yourself and point out your accomplishments, no one else will.  I suppose you could bring your mother on an interview and she can brag for you: “Oh he is such a good boy, how could anyone not hire him?” but that may turn your would be employer off.

Masiello Employment Services now has some helpful resources for job seekers on the new Candidate Resource Center.  The resource center contains the following sections and hundreds of articles for you, including: READ MORE »

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Tips for Job Seekers

Jul29
2010 1 Comment Written by Jason

Whether you are seeking a job with a staffing firm or a Fortune 500 company, the process is pretty much the same. Start by crafting a compelling résumé. This will help you identify your marketable skills. Then, before you apply for a job, make sure that your skills match what the company is looking for. If so, prepare an effective cover letter and send it to the prospective employer along with your résumé. If you get an interview, get ready for it well before you go. There may be more than one. For example, your first interview may be with a staffing firm and your second one with its client. READ MORE »

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Cover All Your Bases With a Well-Crafted Cover Letter

Feb05
2010 Leave a Comment Written by Jason

Double-digit unemployment means that competition for available jobs is tougher than ever. In a time when a single job opening can yield literally hundreds of responses, what can you do to help move your resume to the top of the stack? Include a cover letter – always. Why? The reasons are simple. A cover letter allows you to:

  • personalize your resume;
  • grab an employer’s interest by emphasizing your strengths and assets;
  • explain why you’re the ideal candidate for the job;
  • solicit an interview. READ MORE »

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"If we don’t get the people thing right, we lose; it is THE most important thing in all our business."

—Jack Welch, CEO General Electric

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—Peter Drucker

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