2024 HotJobs! List now available
West Michigan Works! has released its 2024 HotJobs! List, highlighting the top 100+ jobs in the region’s high-growth industries. According to the report, nearly half of the top high-demand jobs …
Bridging the Talent Gap in West Michigan
West Michigan Works!, the region’s leading workforce development agency, today announced the results from its annual Talent Survey. The insights provide a holistic view of the job market and workforce …
Rewarding Careers in Childcare
Working with children can be a rewarding career choice. It is an opportunity to shape young minds and make a difference in their lives. Childcare workers provide a service that’s …
What to Know About LinkedIn’s “Open to Work” Feature
In 2020, LinkedIn introduced its “Open to Work” feature to help job seekers and hiring managers connect. According to the platform’s data, users who turned on “Open to Work” saw …
Walk Me Through Your Resume
If you have been interviewed before, you have most likely been asked to “Walk me through your resume.” It might seem repetitive since the interviewer has a copy of your …
Program Your Way to a Successful Career
Technology plays a huge role in our daily lives. It is behind that favorite video game, how people pay for goods and services using a mobile device, how groceries get …
Job Search Trends for 2022
The 2021 job market was challenging for both employers and job seekers as they navigated talent shortages, virtual work environments, and COVID-19 restrictions. With all the changes and disruption, it …
Professional Goals for the New Year
For many, the new year symbolizes a fresh start, a time to establish goals and feel optimistic about the upcoming year. It doesn’t matter if you are in the habit …
Career Exploration and Awareness
Whether you are a high school student thinking about the future or someone with an established career, now is a great time to consider your options. “Career exploration is often …
Get ahead of the competition with a follow-up email
Your job search is more than just creating resumes and preparing for interviews. The follow-up email is just as important. According to CareerBuilder, less than 25% of job seekers follow …