The holiday season is the busiest time of year for retail, restaurants, delivery services and event centers. With employers are already struggling to staff their businesses, workers who can fill their seasonal employment needs are more crucial than ever. Benefits of Seasonal Employment Seasonal employment is exactly like what it ...
Now more than ever, the medical field needs compassionate and empathetic people. If you have thought about a career in health care, now is a great time to get started. According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for medical assistants is projected to grow 18 percent between ...
Whether you have been working a long time or are just starting out, you’ve probably heard a fair amount of career advice. While it is tempting to ignore unsolicited advice, be open to any advice that comes your way. It may encourage you to try something new or challenge you ...
Make a Great First Impression at In-Person Job Fairs It’s no secret that employers are hiring right now. And this means in-person job fairs are popping up all over. Hiring events are great opportunities to get in front of a hiring manager and make a lasting impression. If it’s been ...
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 about candidates. A behavioral interview asks questions about how you have handled situations in the workplace. It is a good way to evaluate certain skills, including time management, adaptability, overcoming challenges, communication styles, conflict ...
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 region’s high-demand industries (agribusiness, construction, health care, information technology, manufacturing) can mean high growth potential, job security and higher wages. ...
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 8% of the country’s labor market. This demonstrates a large mismatch between dream jobs and employment realities. Knowing which jobs ...
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 offering some great perks to attract talent. COVID has changed how companies recruit, hire, and retain staff. Job seekers can expect to participate ...
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 old, but one age bracket is being hit the hardest now — the experienced worker (40+ years old). “Job search ...
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 if you aren’t applying for a management level position, a proven ability to lead is appealing to hiring managers. To build your leadership skills, you must ...