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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Discover the Leader in You! Leadership ability is one of the top soft skills that employers want in their staff (soft skills are non-technical skills that allow you to succeed in the workplace). Even …
A good conversation requires active and engaged participants. When an interviewer asks, “Do you have any questions?” be ready with a list of thoughtful questions. This will show your interest …
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 …
Boost Your Resume to Get Noticed A resume is much more than just another hoop to jump through when trying to get hired. It is an important tool that can set you …
Our Virtual Services Can Help! West Michigan Works! staff is eager to help West Michigan job seekers map out their careers and get back to work. We have quickly adjusted during COVID-19 pandemic to …
Mock Interviews for Job Seekers Even before social distancing, research suggests more than 60% of hiring managers used video job interviews to streamline their hiring process and engage with candidates faster. The video interview …