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Whether you are looking to sharpen your interview skills or meet an employer who is hiring, we have options for you! Our free workshops in the calendar below are available to help you at any stage of the job search and hiring process. Plus, our weekly hot jobs and monthly virtual hiring events connect you with employers who are hiring.
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Interviewing Skills
West Michigan Works! in Muskegon County 316 Morris Ave, MuskegonInterviewing Skills Everything you need to know before the interview! Learn interviewing tips and how to answer a variety of questions. Build the skills and confidence to succeed, no matter …
WorkREADY: Self-Management
West Michigan Works! in Muskegon County 316 Morris Ave, MuskegonThis employability skills series focuses on helping job seekers and employees identify and build the skills most needed across all levels and areas of today's workforce. We have done the …
WR: Self-Management
West Michigan Works! in Ottawa County 12331 James St Ste 130, HollandEffective self-management involves understanding how your thoughts, emotions, and actions influence your performance at work. In this workshop, you will explore how key factors like professionalism, adaptability, self-awareness, and stress …
Job Searching with a Criminal Background
West Michigan Works! in Montcalm County 114 S Greenville West Dr, GreenvilleThis workshop provides helpful information about background checks and job search strategies for someone with a criminal background. You will learn how to navigate applications and how to answer specific …
WorkReady: Decisiveness
West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids SE Service Center 121 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Grand RapidsDecisiveness is the ability to make confident and timely decisions, even in challenging situations. In this workshop, you will explore traits that make people decisive, learn ways to manage the …
Interviewing Skills
West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids NW Service Center 215 Straight Ave NW, Grand RapidsEverything you need to know before the interview! Learn interviewing tips and how to answer a variety of questions. Build the skills and confidence to succeed, no matter the interview …
WORKREADY SELF-MANAGEMENT
West Michigan Works! in Barry County - Hastings Service Center 130 E. State St., HastingsEffective self-management involves understanding how your thoughts, emotions, and actions influence your performance at work. In this workshop, you will explore how key factors like professionalism, adaptability, self-awareness, and stress …
Problem Solving
West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids SE Service Center 121 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Grand RapidsProblem-solving is a process that includes identifying a problem, analyzing available information, generating possible solutions, and ultimately implementing the best solution to resolve the issue. In this workshop, you will …
LinkedIn Basics Workshop
West Michigan Works! in Montcalm County 114 S Greenville West Dr, GreenvilleWould you like to learn the basics of creating a LinkedIn account? Would you like to learn more about how to stand out on LinkedIn to recruiters and hiring managers? …
Job Searching Techniques
West Michigan Works! in Muskegon County 316 Morris Ave, MuskegonJob searching in today’s world should be an intentional practice that aligns with you and your goals. This workshop explores modern strategies that build personalized job search plans based on …
WR: Decisiveness
West Michigan Works! in Ottawa County 12331 James St Ste 130, HollandDecisiveness is the ability to make confident and timely decisions, even in challenging situations. In this workshop, you will explore traits that make people decisive, learn ways to manage the …
GOAL SETTING
West Michigan Works! in Barry County - Hastings Service Center 130 E. State St., HastingsThis workshop focuses on action-oriented goal setting strategies. It offers proven techniques to help you set and reach your goals, including an in-depth look at SMART goal setting. Common barriers …
Cover Letter Writing
West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids SE Service Center 121 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Grand RapidsCreate a good first impression with an effective cover letter! Learn layout and format guidelines as well as content suggestions. Participants will be provided with templates and resources to write …
Leadership Styles
West Michigan Works! in Montcalm County 114 S Greenville West Dr, GreenvilleYou don’t have to be a manager to be a leader. You might be asked in an interview what your leadership style is or which leadership style you work best …
COVER LETTER WRITING AND LAB
West Michigan Works! in Barry County - Hastings Service Center 130 E. State St., HastingsCreate a good first impression with an effective cover letter! Learn layout and format guidelines as well as content suggestions. Participants will be provided with templates and resources to write …
Resume Lab
West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids NW Service Center 215 Straight Ave NW, Grand RapidsBring us your sloppy copy, your rough draft, your outdated resume! We are here to help. Whether you need to sharpen the format or the content, this lab-style setting offers …
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