A Workshop to Boost Your Self-Esteem
How Self-Esteem Affects Your Job Search Everyone has low self-esteem sometimes. This is especially true if you are out of work. When you believe in yourself and your abilities, it …
In-Person Job Fair Prep
Make a Great First Impression at In-Person Job Fairs It’s no secret that employers are hiring right now. And this means in-person job fairs are popping up all over. Hiring …
How to Answer Behavioral Interview Questions
Details are the Key to Answering Behavioral Interview Questions During a job interview, employers ask different types of questions to determine if you have the knowledge and skills needed for their open position. Behavioral questions are often used by interviewers to gain helpful information …
Employment Workshop for Job Seekers with a Prior Conviction
Job Search with a Criminal Background According to analysis of Bureau of Justice Statistics data by The Sentencing Project, one out of every three adults in the United States has been arrested …
Short-Term Training Can Give You the Skills Needed for an In-Demand Career
Community Colleges Provide the Skills Needed for High-Demand CareersCommunity colleges offer many short-term training programs that can lead to a stable career in a high-demand industry. Working in one of our region’s …
The Job You Want Vs. The Job You Get
Which Career Is Right for You? According to the Journal of Career Assessment, nearly 50% of adolescents want to work in an investigative or artistic career. However, those jobs make up only …
Summer Hiring Trends
West Michigan’s Job Market is HOT! It’s summertime, and it’s not just the weather that’s hot—so is the job market! West Michigan employers need to fill jobs now, and they are …
Job Search for the Experienced Worker
Show Your Value as an Experienced Worker Age discrimination is something many people will deal with at some point while looking for employment. Age discrimination affects both the young and …
Rejection Happens: How to Productively Cope with Rejection
Job rejection? Here are some tips to stay positive! Being rejected for a job can feel personal. Especially if it happens often or if you do not get any feedback …
June is Youth Employment Month
Youth Employment Month: Gain Skills, Earn Money, Prepare for a Career June is Youth Employment Month in Michigan, when we celebrate the work of young people, the value they bring …
