Benefits of Working With a Recruiter
Finding a job can seem like a daunting task, especially when you’re trying to get started in your desired field or are trying something new in your career. When it comes to the job hunt, you may feel like your applications are endless without an interview or job offer in sight. Working with a recruiter […]
How To Keep Employees Engaged Through The Holidays
The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year, both in and out of the workplace. It seems to go by so fast that it feels nearly impossible to get everything done. Employees may be prone to extra stress during this time of year, which is why it is so important to […]
Tips for Writing a Strong, Effective Cover Letter
In today’s digital age, many aspects of job-hunting have changed or dramatically evolved. Yet one constant remains: The need to stand out from other candidates and make a powerful “pitch” that effectively summarizes your unique qualifications for a position–regardless of whether you’re writing about a posted availability or one that you’re hoping may exist. That’s […]
Global Employee Health & Fitness Month (GEHFM)
At Masis, we’re always concerned with ensuring the good mental and physical health of employees everywhere. That’s why we ask all employers to help us commemorate the month of May as Global Employee Health & Fitness Month (GEHFM). Launched in 1989 by the National Association for Health and Fitness, GEHFM is intended to generate awareness […]
New Year’s Resolutions
It’s a time-honored tradition: January first has arrived, and the self-improvement projects have begun. The options are endless. Exercise more, lose weight, commit to financial planning, read a book a month; the lists go on and on. While individual New Year’s resolutions have a mixed track record of success, applying the framework of these annual […]
Employee Retention Strategies
In today’s job market, many companies are experiencing difficulty in finding and hiring individuals who are qualified and well-suited for open positions. While the degree of such difficulty obviously varies by industry, it’s fair to say that every business at some time will experience a challenging recruiting environment. Another side of the equation, however, concerns […]
‘Tis the season for seasonal jobs!
Well, it’s that time of year again! The holidays are just around the corner and businesses everywhere are ramping up to be ready for spikes in consumer spending. For individuals in the job market, this means that now is a great time for seeking seasonal employment—that is, temporary jobs that are directly related to fulfilling […]
Performing a self-assessment for successful job hunting
At any given time—and in any given location—there are likely hundreds of available job openings. When you’re seeking employment (whether temporary or permanent), you want to optimize the time you spend looking and applying; that way, you are apt to get a suitable job in the quickest manner possible. In essence, this means that one […]
The benefits of attending a Masis job fair
When looking for a job, it’s important to take advantage of every opportunity to make connections with people who are in positions to enhance the success of your search. After all, your likelihood of learning about (and ultimately landing) a good job increases with the number of people you meet and the amount of information […]
Turning a temp position into a permanent one (Part II)
As mentioned in our September 16 blog, temporary workers often enjoy their jobs so much that they want to become full-time employees. Making this happen, of course, is never guaranteed; numerous factors can influence a person’s ability to get hired on a permanent basis—many of which are outside the person’s control (e.g., state of the […]