LinkedIn Profile Tips to Get You Noticed! LinkedIn can be a great tool to use in your job search. Research suggests 95% of hiring managers use the online platform to find job candidates. Your LinkedIn profile should be a highlight reel of your skills and expertise. Here are some tips ...
When You're Ready, We're Here for You! In the past year, the employment outlook in West Michigan and across the nation has drastically changed. Many individuals are out of work and facing additional challenges like lack of childcare, virtual learning and staying safe during a pandemic. For some, now is not the best time to look for work. Whether you’re ready to reenter ...
Tips for Your Job Search During COVID The COVID-19 pandemic sent shockwaves through the economy and changed how we live and work. The unexpected dive into virtual services, remote work and new technologies have challenged employers and job seekers to adapt. Talent solutions staff with West Michigan Works! (WMW!) share their expertise ...
The impact of COVID-19 has left many job seekers looking for work or making career changes. If you’re looking for work, now’s the time to take advantage of virtual job search resources, workshops and events. This virtual guide can help you prepare, apply and interview for jobs and improve soft skills that are needed in the workplace. We sat ...
Working with a Talent Development Specialist at West Michigan Works! West Michigan Works! offers a variety of free services to job seekers. One of these services is working with a talent development specialist (TDS). Talent development specialists are dedicated to helping job seekers meet their career goals. What can a talent development specialist do for you? In general, a TDS can help you find a satisfying career. When working with a job seeker, they ...
The Do's and Don'ts of Resume Writing Your resume is a summary of your work background and qualifications. It’s your introduction to a potential employer and a chance to make a good first impression. According to research, employers spend on average six seconds looking at a resume before deciding if ...
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 newsletter is your guide to current job openings in West Michigan. What are Weekly Hot Jobs? Hot Jobs are job ...