All West Michigan Works! service centers will be closed on Wednesday, January 22 due to inclement weather. Explore our website to find virtual services during the closure.
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 …
Community Colleges Provide the Skills Needed for High-Demand Careers Community colleges offer many short-term training programs that can lead to a stable career in a high-demand industry. Working in one of our …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Ace Your Phone Screen You applied for a job and the employer now wants to schedule a phone screen or a “short phone call.” That’s great news! But what is a phone …
