Straight A’s of NESC Staffing’s Values

NESC Staffing's Values

Values are the heart and soul of what makes a company function. It’s important for both clients and customers to know what NESC Staffing stands for before agreeing to anything. From our start in 1984 in a tiny office to our current offices stretched nationwide, we have upheld these company values:   Attitude Staffing is… Read more »

Employment Gap: What it is and How to Fix It

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Have you got an employment gap on your resume? Maybe you lost your job due to the pandemic and couldn’t find another one, or took time off to take care of an ailing parent, or take care of your children. Whatever that reason, you should know that there are plenty of other people in the… Read more »

Are You Reading Job Ads Wrong?

When you’re looking for work, it can feel easy to minimize how it feels to send out your resume and either be rejected or hear nothing back to just a number: “I only sent out twenty applications, so tomorrow I’ll send forty!” No. You’re focused on quantity when you should be looking at quality. The… Read more »

3 Easy Ways to Stand Out At Your Job

It’s hard to stand out at your job is the same as many other people at the same company. This makes it harder to get a promotion, and this is even more difficult if all of you are working on the same project or all vying for one permanent or promoted position. So what can… Read more »

10 Best Tips for Changing Careers

Dread the thought of another day at your current job? Envying someone else’s line of work? If you just can’t stand the thought of going back there, check out all of our steps to make sure changing careers goes as smoothly as possible.   Decide! Figure out which part of your job you can’t stand… Read more »

All You Need To Know About Phone Interviews

Phone interviews are often the first step in the interview process! Here’s how to prepare for your phone interview: Why a Phone Interview? Why Phone Interviews Matter Most Phone Interviews are Short Phone Interviews vs. In-Person Interviews Can I Be Hired Off of a Phone Interview? How to Prepare For Your Phone Interview During Your… Read more »

How To Write a Functional Hybrid Resume (With Example)

How to Write a Functional Hybrid Resume (with Example)

Life often gets in the way of the best-laid plans, so if you’ve had multiple jobs, you need the functional hybrid resume. If you have a history of several short-term jobs, you need to format your resume differently than the traditional set-up. Need a different kind of resume? Check out Types of Resumes and When… Read more »

How To Get Your Resume Past The ATS

Today we’re going to cover why an ATS is your first hiring hurdle! As technology advances, so do it’s interruption into the hiring process. While several decades ago a hiring manager had to sort sometimes hundreds of resumes by hand, that’s no longer the case.   What is an ATS (Applicant Tracking System)? What an… Read more »

Difference Between W-2 and 1099 Tax Form

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Recently, a lot of people have been confused about the difference between a W-2 and a 1099 form and why it’s so important. Today we break it down for you!   What is a W-2? W-2 is more detailed than 1099. The reason for that is employers withhold deductions throughout the year from employee income… Read more »

6 Top Resume Mistakes That Could Cost You the Job

6 Top Resume Mistakes That Could Cost You the Job

Resume mistakes are one of the easiest steps to avoid, but they still happen! Are you sure you’ve done all the steps? Some may seem obvious, but we wouldn’t remind you about them if they weren’t important. Go through this shortlist now and make sure your resume is up to the standards!   You Didn’t… Read more »