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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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WorkReady: Teamwork

West Michigan Works! in Barry County 130 E State St, Hastings, MI, US

In this employability skills series, you will focus on building the skills employers are looking for in their employees and job applicants. This workshop series can help you stand out from the crowd! *EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS – WORKREADY: To find out which classes are best for you, please take the online pre-assessment prior to registering. A team is a …

Free
Event Series Barry

Resume Writing Lab

West Michigan Works! in Barry County 130 E State St, Hastings, MI, US

Put the resources you received in Introduction to Resumes to good use to create, update and/or revamp your resume according to the job you are looking to apply for! NOTE: Completing the Introduction to Resumes workshop is essential before attending Resume Lab.  It will be most helpful if you bring a “sloppy copy resume” and a …

Free

Take-Out Series: LinkedIn Basics Workshop (VIRTUAL)

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Would 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? Are you interested in learning how to network? Attend an abbreviated virtual workshop on the basics of creating a LinkedIn profile and the importance of having one!

Free

Introduction to Cover Letter Workshop (VIRTUAL)

Virtual Workshop
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Join us for this workshop in which you will learn to create a good first impression with an effective cover letter. Learn layout and format guidelines as well as content suggestions and resources.

Free
Event Series Barry

Job Searching with a Criminal Background

West Michigan Works! in Barry County 130 E State St, Hastings, MI, US

This 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 interview questions regarding your criminal background. You will also get information about programs and resources that may be able to assist you with your job …

Free
Event Series Kent

Job Searching with a Criminal Background Workshop (Virtual)

Virtual Virtual, West Michigan
Virtual Event Virtual Event

This 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 interview questions regarding your criminal background. You will also get information about programs and resources that may be able to assist you with your job search efforts.

Free

Take-Out Series: Personal Branding

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Have you ever considered what your personal brand is? Are you struggling to find a way to stand out among tightening competition? In this workshop we will discuss the purpose of branding and how to leverage your skills in the modern day job market to land the job you deserve!

Free

Job Searching for The Experienced Worker (Virtual)

Virtual Virtual, West Michigan
Virtual Event Virtual Event

This VIRTUAL workshop is designed to assist Job Seekers who are 40+ years old.  During our time together we will discuss the following: 

Identify misconceptions and how to overcome experience discrimination. 
Define and address employer perceptions of experienced workers. 
Identify strategies to show your value in the workforce. 
Recognize thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors that work against obtaining employment. 
Evaluate the importance of salary expectations, retirement, and other financial considerations. 
Identify a list of tools and resources to aid in your job search in today’s world. 

We look forward to meeting you and helping you become better equipped to successfully market yourself in our ever-changing job market. Your registration confirmation will provide you with the required information to attend this workshop via Microsoft Teams. 

Free

WorkReady: Reasoning Workshop (Virtual)

Virtual Virtual, West Michigan
Virtual Event Virtual Event

In this employability skills series, you will focus on building the skills employers are looking for in their employees and job applicants. This workshop series can help you stand out from the crowd! 

*EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - WORKREADY: To find out which classes are best for you, please take the online pre-assessment prior to registering. 

Many employers believe that reasoning or critical thinking is even more important than a candidate’s education! In this VIRTUAL workshop you will learn the importance of looking at an issue, problem, or opportunity from multiple viewpoints. Good reasoning requires that you take time to define the problem and recognize that problems can be complicated and involve a variety of interrelated issues. 

Free

Intro to Resume in Spanish VIRTUAL

Virtual Workshop
Virtual Event Virtual Event

¿Cuentas con una Hoja Laboral o Curriculm vitae?  En muchas ocasiones creemos que no necesitamos realizar dicho documento.  Sin embargo, en este país puede ser indispensable para poder obtener mejores oportunidades de empleo, especialmente si describe sus habilidades, capacidades, desempeños en el área laboral de una manera concisa y eficaz.  Esto, permite que la empresa …

Free

WorkReady: Decisiveness Workshop (Virtual)

Virtual Virtual, West Michigan
Virtual Event Virtual Event

In this employability skills series, you will focus on building the skills employers are looking for in their employees and job applicants. This workshop series can help you stand out from the crowd!  *EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - WORKREADY: To find out which classes are best for you, please take the online pre-assessment prior to registering.  Decisiveness is …

Free

MSU Connect-Budgeting (Virtual)

Virtual Event Virtual Event

This webinar will discuss the benefits of a spending plan, identify the difference between needs and wants, and highlight the importance of an emergency fund. This is a free webinar courtesy of MSU Extension Financial & Homeownership Education Team.

Free

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