Mackey & Guasco Staffing teach trade secrets in finding a job in tough economic times

Seminar open to the public on April 18th from 2PM-4PM at Greenwich Library

Darien, CT, April 1, 2009-Mackey & Guasco Staffing Associates LLC, Fairfield County’s leading employment agency, will host its first in a series of seminars to help job seekers land a job in this economic downturn. The event will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, April 18th, at the Greenwich Library.

Attendees will have a chance to meet with the agency’s founders, Maureen Mackey and Luisa ‘Lu’ Guasco, who will evaluate résumés and share their knowledge that spans more than 20 years in the recruiting field. In addition, forty-five minutes will be set aside for those in attendance to network with other professionals.

Mackey and Guasco will talk about what today’s employers are REALLY looking for and what you have to do to “make the cut!”

“You will walk away with a new found attitude towards your job search,” said Mackey. “Believe it or not companies are hiring and it just takes a little more effort on your part to land that perfect job.”

The seminar will cover such helpful tips as:

-Don’t count on job boards. Some career advisors have referred to these sites as “résumé black holes.”
-Tap your network. Make sure you’re on the radar of people who have access to the kinds of jobs you need. Make sure you are using social networks such as Linked In.
-Promote your brand. Now is not the time to be shy. Establish yourself as an expert in your industry.

“Promoting your brand could be as simple as volunteering for a community project or blogging,” said Guasco. “You could also write a column for a trade journal or create a website. The idea is to build credibility.”


Check-in: 1:45 PM
Presentation / Q& A: 2:00-3:15 PM
Networking and Refreshments (Optional): 3:15-4:00 PM
Cost: $25.00

Registration and payment accepted on line at: www.mackeyandguasco.com

About Mackey & Guasco Staffing Associates
Mackey & Guasco Staffing Associates LLC is a premier Connecticut employment agency specializing in temporary and direct-Hire placements in the areas of Office Administration, Human Resources, Marketing and Accounting. Maureen Mackey and Luisa 'Lu' Guasco, Principals and Co-Founders of the agency, have successfully been placing top-performing candidates for more than 20 years.

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