From Dead End to Dream

We met Rachel when she approached the front desk at the Huron County office of GST Michigan Works! and asked for help finding a new job. She was currently at a job where she had been for 12 years with no hope for a promotion or salary increase. Rachel met with a career coach, who noted her work history, education, and skills. The coach created a tailored resume for jobs that Rachel was best suited for, discussing transferable skills between career sectors. The resume was shared with the office Business Solutions Professional and job leads were sent to Rachel over the next several weeks.  

Four weeks later, Rachel returned to GST Michigan Works! and asked to see her career coach. She needed assistance with writing a cover letter. The coach worked with her and helped her attach it to an online application. Two weeks later, Rachel had several interviews scheduled and this time needed help with preparing for the interviews. Again, her coach shared several sources of information, and key questions, and roleplayed in preparation. 

Another three weeks passed, and Rachel came back to the GSTMW office to share an exciting update with her coach. She had been offered and accepted the job they were preparing for as a receptionist at a walk-in clinic in the healthcare industry! Rachel was so excited, relieved, and grateful for all the help, training, and advice she was given. The new job paid $6/hour more than what she earned in the previous job and included benefits. Her patience, hard work, and follow-through led to a new beginning in a position where Rachel could thrive.