Writing a resume with action verbs
Are you using the right words on your resume? Writing a resume can be challenging. It’s hard to sum up years of accomplishments with a few words. Are the words …
Use this, not that: resume formatting
Resumes are the first look employers have at a job candidate. The information on your resume, and how it looks- resume formatting, is very important in making a great first …
When you need a job, we’re here to help
Asking for help is hard when you’re used to taking care of yourself Imagine showing up to your job and learning that your employer had closed overnight. You are left …
The Weekly Hot Jobs
The hottest job openings in your inbox every week! Are you unemployed? Looking for a new career? Stuck in a dead-end job? Check out the Weekly Hot Jobs! The weekly …
Your workforce: supported, productive and engaged
Employees are a business’s most valuable asset. Employers spend a lot of time and money to recruit qualified talent. According to a study by Glassdoor, the average U.S. business spends …
Expanding operations in West Michigan? Let us help you with your talent needs!
As the region’s workforce development agency, West Michigan Works! is dedicated to creating a diverse and qualified workforce. We do this by providing services that help companies recruit and retain …
5 things you need to know about Going Pro Talent Fund 2020
The Going PRO Talent Fund awards grants to employers to assist in training, developing and retaining current and newly hired employees. The competitive application process opens September 12, 2019. These …
Make the Most of Your Career Coach Experience
Working with a career coach is about self-learning West Michigan Works! (WMW!) offers a variety of employment and training services designed to empower job seekers with the tools, resources and …
What if The Gap in Your Resume Is Because You Were in Prison?
Have you ever had an extended leave from the workforce—maybe to raise children, care for a loved one or even care for yourself? A gap in your resume can make …
Industry Talent Councils: Collaboration + Innovation = Solutions
Industry Talent Councils: Collaboration + Innovation = Solutions In a state that boasted an estimated employment growth of over 55,000 jobs last year, combined with a low unemployment rate, what …
