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Free Resume Writing Workshop – February 23, 2012 from Noon to 1p in Keene, NH

Feb01
2012 Leave a Comment Sherryl Written by Sherryl

Free Resume Writing WorkshopDon’t miss our next free resume writing workshop!  We will offer tips and strategies for getting that interview.  Learn how to avoid common mistakes and how to include the things recruiters and companies are looking for.

When:  February 23, 2012  from Noon to 1pm
Given By:  Sherryl Bemis, CSP, Staffing Manager
Where:  Masiello Employment Services, 294 West Street, Keene, NH.
Cost:  FREE

A brief question and answer period will follow if you have the time to stay with us.  Space is limited so please sign up today!  Click the button below to register.

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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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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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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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Land that Gig – Unconventional Methods Can Help You Find Career Success

May11
2011 Leave a Comment Written by Jason

As the economy continues to improve, and the job market picks up, more and more qualified professionals are searching for greener pastures. As the competition heats up, the best way to stand out from the crowd and land your next dream job may be to use some out of the ordinary methods.

Unusual Tactics – Or Brilliant Career Strategies?

The days of mailing a simple resume and cover letter are over. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that people who use many job search methods find jobs faster than those who stick to one or two traditional methods. And more recently, CareerBuilder completed a survey of job seekers to find out what unconventional methods helped them land a job.

To stand out from the competition and grab your next career opportunity, try branching out in your career search with these unconventional methods:

1. Send a letter addressing a specific company need. Want to stand out from the pack when approaching your next potential employer? Research their history and needs, and propose a solution to a problem the organization may be facing. You’ll make an immediate impact on the organization, and you’ll show off your skills much more effectively than through a couple bullet points in your resume.

2. Look the part. Prepare a business card and brochure with your information, combined with the logo and information of your prospective employer. That’s right – go into the interview process with the confidence that you are the perfect new addition to their team! Your creativity and confidence are sure to impress… or get you sued.  Try this at your own risk.

3. Show off your creativity. Forget about dull, boring, dime-a-dozen cover letters. Impress your next employer by announcing your arrival – with a news release, that is. Haven’t written a news release? Many online resources, which can be found with a simple Google search, offer tips for writing an effective news release. State your qualifications and unique differentiators in the release – after all, this is newsworthy! Not only will your new employers be floored by your unique sense of creativity, they will already have your hiring announcement taken care of – before you even start!

These are just some examples of creative ways to share your skills and confidence with potential employers. When using unconventional methods, it’s important to always maintain a sense of professionalism – without losing your enthusiasm. Ensure your resume is remembered for the right reasons, and use these unconventional methods to help you find your next great opportunity.

Need help finding your next job?

Masiello Employment Services can help. We help professionals find great positions with some of the top employers in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Vermont.

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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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After an interview, follow up without pestering.

May05
2011 Leave a Comment Written by Jason

So, you’ve left the interview feeling great about your chances of landing the job. Now what?  Following up with interviewers can be a precarious task. Don’t follow up enough, and you risk looking disinterested. Follow up too much, and you might end up looking like a pest, or even worse – desperate.

What’s the best way to follow up?
Keep your name at the top of your interviewer’s mind, without looking like a pest, by following these simple guidelines: READ MORE »

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Use non-verbal communication to ace a job interview

Apr29
2011 Leave a Comment Written by Jason

Have you ever left a job interview feeling like you were a shoo-in, only to receive a “Thanks, but no thanks” reply? While your qualifications may be excellent, and your interview questions superb, the answer could be in what you’re not speaking.

It could be in what you’re saying, non-verbally.
Experts suggest that anywhere from 50 to over 90 percent of communication is non-verbal. Which means you could be unknowingly sabotaging your chance at landing your dream job with non-verbal communications.

Keep yourself on the top of the list, and prevent non-verbal mishaps, by paying attention to the following: READ MORE »

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