Blog - Masis Staffing

04 Jul How to choose the right recruitment agency

Posted at 07:00h in Employers

When it comes to building your business, few things end up being more important than your staff. It’s your staff who are in the thick of it day in and day out, and you want to know you have the right people in those positions. The best thing you can do is find a recruitment agency who you are confident with to take on the task of finding the right talent for your team. Develop a relationship with the recruitment team and pretty soon you’ll have a great staff behind your company. Here’s how to choose the right agency:

27 Jun When is it okay to turn down a job offer?

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

Given how exciting it is to be the successful applicant for a new job, not to mention how much of a relief it is to finally get a job after multiple interviews, it can seem counter-intuitive to turn a job down. But if you find yourself in a situation where you are considering that it might be in your best interest to turn down a job offer, it’s totally okay. Here are some scenarios where this may happen:

20 Jun 4 ways to know it’s time to leave your job

Posted at 07:00h in Employees

Sometimes the reason you should be leaving your job is related to your personal development and growth, or your personal well-being. Other times it is related to external influences such as the team or work culture. Here are a few ways to know if it might be the right time to move on.

13 Jun 4 communication skills critical for getting hired in the workplace

Posted at 07:00h in Employees, Job Seekers

The increasing amount of work performed online and the quick advancement of technology in the workplace means it is becoming simpler than ever to stay behind a screen. Interaction with your boss happens via email and instant message at the office, you text your co-workers and colleagues, and orders from clients come through your online ordering platform. Despite all of this, if you want to move up in your career, honing your professional communication skills is a critical step. Here’s what you need to focus on:

06 Jun How to boost your productivity in the workplace

Posted at 07:00h in Employees

If you are ready to take your job performance to the next level but are struggling with how to make it happen, consider starting with assessing how you can boost your productivity. Using these techniques and evaluating your current working habits will allow you to improve your performance.

30 May 5 ways you can tackle your own personal career growth

Posted at 07:00h in Employees

A personal development plan, career development map, or a vision board for your long-term goals - there are many ways you can strategize growth within your job. In positioning yourself as a desirable employee, it is in your best interest to adopt one of these methods and show ingenuity and commitment to your employer. Ready to get started?

23 May Why managers need to cultivate strengths, not focus on weakness

Posted at 07:00h in Employers

You are likely all too familiar with the job interview question asking a prospective new-hire “what do you think your and weaknesses are?” Many candidates go into interviews with a ready-made answer for this question, knowing that it is typically one of the first questions asked. But, why are we so concerned about weaknesses? Shouldn’t we just be focusing on discovering what strengths they will bring to the company? When it comes to your hiring practices, here’s why you need to stop asking about weakness and start focusing on strengths.

16 May Building confidence in your job: How to do it and why it matters

Posted at 07:00h in Employees

For many of us, we allow our career and success at work to dictate our level of confidence in ourselves. When we feel like we are accomplishing a great deal at work, being productive, meeting goals, and pushing sales targets, we have a boost in confidence and believe in ourselves more. On the other hand, however, present a series of work setbacks, projects that don’t go as planned, or failure to meet goals, and our confidence drops in response. It’s time to step up and take ownership of building your confidence, regardless of work outcomes, and use it to be what dictates how you feel in your job, not the other way around!

09 May 4 tips for a successful transition to a new job

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

While taking on a new job can be exciting and motivating, it’s not without a little bit of fear and anxiety.

Maybe it doesn’t turn out to be the job you thought
Or you don’t get along with your colleagues or have an unsupportive boss
What if you end up not really liking it in the end

All of these are valid thoughts and questions that may be rolling around in your head, and it may certainly take some time in your new position before you feel completely at ease. But, you can make the transition as easy and streamlined as possible by following these four tips:

02 May There is a right and a wrong way to resign: Resignation letters 101

Posted at 07:00h in Employees

Resigning from your job can be met with a series of mixed emotions. On one hand you may be excited because you have new and exciting job opportunities that you are moving towards. You may also be nervous about that same new job, or maybe even relieved knowing you are leaving your current job. You may also be sad to leave and unsure of what the future holds. Regardless of what is true for you, there is a right and a wrong way to resign and set the process in motion. Here’s how to do it the right way: