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 […]
Turning a temp position into a permanent one (Part I)
Temporary jobs are the perfect solution for many individuals. The reasons, of course, can vary widely. Perhaps the schedule and hours fit well with a person’s daily commitments and routines. Maybe a worker prefers the versatility and flexibility that often define temp jobs. And sometimes individuals have long-term plans whereby their employment needs are limited […]
High Demand Expected for Temp Workers in Post-Pandemic
The extent of changes that COVID-19 has caused—and continues to cause—in the U.S. economy is seemingly beyond measure. As part of these changes, the role of temp workers in all business sectors has significantly evolved. It becomes important to understand, therefore, what the forecasted trends reveal for a post-pandemic world. Temp work is here to […]
How to Judge if a Job is Worth Your Time
Finding the right employment position is stressful at the best of times. But the pandemic and rapid digitization of the job market is making the prospect of searching for a new job downright terrifying. LinkedIn profile optimization, endless streams of correspondence, and, of course, those devastating rejection emails are all resource- and time-consuming endeavors. And […]
What’s So Important About Workplace Culture
If you’re someone who works at least 40 hours a week (as people increasingly are), you spend nearly 2,100 hours every year on the job. That’s over half of all your waking hours spent with colleagues, staff, management, and customers. Considering how particular we can be when deciding how and with whom to spend our […]
How To Be More Confident at Work
There are many reasons you may feel the need to work on your confidence at work. Perhaps you’re in a position that requires skills you haven’t yet acquired, or you have less experience than your colleagues. Maybe you have a new employer and are unsure of your ability to meet their expectations, or your expectations […]
What Research Should You Do Before Applying for a Job
If you’re in the middle of a job hunt, you may feel that playing the numbers game and sharing your resume with multiple employers will increase your chances for more interviews and considerations. That’s not necessarily the case. Instead, it’s best to focus your application so you can: More effectively customize it to meet specific […]
Making a Positive First Impression as a New Remote Employee
Are you starting a new job role in the middle of the pandemic? If the company works remotely, your onboarding process will be very different from your past experiences. Rather than office tours and team luncheons, you’re remaining in your home while familiarizing yourself with your new company values and operations. So how can you […]
Get the Job You Want with These Video Interview Tips
A job interview is a final opportunity to demonstrate to an employer that you are a) qualified for their job opening and b) compatible with their business values. You’ve submitted an outstanding resume and cover letter, portfolio, etc., package online that drew them in to consider you further for the job opening. Now, you need […]