Preparing Students for College and Careers
This is the first in a series on career and technical education. Future posts will highlight CTE programs across West Michigan and how they’re helping students prepare for college and …
Important Questions to Ask in an Interview
Most interviews end with this question: What questions do you have for us? Your interview isn’t over yet! Show curiosity and interest in the company during this part of the …
Finding a Job Is a Full-Time Job
The average job search process takes over six weeks and can be longer depending on the industry and level of the position. If you’re unemployed, you need to make job …
Top skills for 2019
Recently, LinkedIn analyzed hundreds of thousands of job postings to decide which skills companies need most in 2019. How does that list compare to what West Michigan employers need? We …
Your 2019 Job Search New Year’s Resolutions
The New Year is a great time to reset goals and create healthy habits. Have you made any resolutions yet? Here’s a list of popular goals and how they can …
From job seeker to employee: Karla and Bob
Meet Karla and Bob. They both came to a West Michigan Works! service center after losing their jobs. They both started their job search with fear they wouldn’t get rehired …
I need a job! How do I start my job search?
Are you unemployed? Do you want to break into a new field? Where do you start your job search? A successful job search starts with a strategy; a plan with …
Making an Impact in West Michigan
In 2018 West Michigan Works! (WMW) helped 44,890 job seekers, served 3,193 employers and filled 10,463 jobs. This work isn’t done in isolation; it’s accomplished through partnerships with employers, training …
5 easily forgotten job search tips
There are many moving parts to a job search: research, networking, writing, applying, following up. The list goes on and on. It’s easy to get overwhelmed. Here are five easy, …
Seven West Michigan service workers recognized for going “above and beyond”
On Monday, November 12, West Michigan Works! recognized seven area service workers with 2018 Bev Drake Essential Service Awards for their integrity, commitment, and passion in their jobs. A program …
