September 3, 2010

CPGworks – A Successful Tour in Buffalo NY

I have worked “big” corporate, volunteer, large retail, and I have traveled to many countries around the world, some of them numerous times in my career. I have had the opportunity to work with people from across the globe. When I landed in Buffalo nearly two years ago, I was looking for a company that [...]

….talk about some mug shots!!!

Here are just a few of the people who have found work through Construction Personnel Group (CPGworks)

Space for Rent (in our building)

Location! Location! Location!  Just a few blocks from City Hall and literally overlooking exit No 8 of the I190.   CPGworks is the anchor tenant in our building – and the remaining space has been completely overhauled into beautiful & comfortable space. Think “Spot Coffee with an office twist”.  You rent the individual office and then [...]

Our guys on a roof

These are guys from CPGworks on at a job site in Medina, NY. EPDM rubber (ethylene propylene diene Monomer (M-class) rubber), a type of synthetic rubber, is an elastomer which is characterized by wide range of applications.The E refers to Ethylene, P to Propylene, D to diene and M refers to its classification in ASTM [...]

When Service Really Matters

If I tell you that CPGworks goes the distance, it’s not a pitch. Just this Friday one of our clients was in a bind. At 5pm, before the long weekend, the Project Manager informed me that he needed some guys who could work the next day (Saturday) and Labor Day (Monday). I was on site [...]

Tell me your "Objective" in your cover email, not in your resume.

More than likely your objective statement tells your prospective employer that you are looking for a job. And more than likely it implies that the job you want is in the same category as his company. Consider stating your objective in your initial email. Make it clear and honest. Ditch the cliche textbook crap! Many [...]

Myeisha Wesson – A Success Story

This short story is about Myeisha Wesson who was placed through CPGworks. It says it all and exemplifies the type of people that your company could employ and put to work… From the moment I met Myeisha, I knew she was one tough cookie. Tiny as she is, I knew she was strong, both physically [...]