Interviews are high-pressure situations for many job seekers, and even more so if you have to answer tough questions about your past criminal record. Here are tips to help increase your chances of getting hired if you are an ex-offender. Never lie to an interviewer or put false information on your resume or application. This […]
Welcome to Work Watch. Here are several interesting facts that you should be aware of in your job search: 1. Employers spend on average six seconds looking at your resume before they make the initial “fit or not fit” decision on applicants, and only 20% of applicants get an interview, which means making your resume stand out […]
If you are in the process of looking for a job it is important to remember that employers want to know what you can do. They need to know why they should hire you. Therefore, during a job search you must be able to identify and talk about your skills to a prospective employer. Everyone […]
If you are in the process of looking for a job, it is essential that you know your financial needs. It is important that you realize: The income you need may be different from the income you want The income you need is often different from the wage or salary offered by the employer The income […]
H&H Tool is a Tier II Automotive Supplier of precision machined fluid connector parts and supplies a majority of vehicles in North America. They were experiencing a skill shortage and had to reduce the requirements of machine operators which lead to a decrease in the quality of parts being produced. They were concerned about staying […]
Jennifer Sroka is a mother who was working part-time at Thumb Area Correctional Food Services making $10/hr. She had worked as a CNA in the past as well as running a daycare while her child was younger because her husband works full-time. She decided a career change was in order and wanted to go back […]
Cassie Miller contacted GST Michigan Works! for a training grant that would assist her with completing her BSN at SVSU. She was under employed and receiving state/federal aid (Pell Grant) which was about to expire. GST Michigan Works! was able to provide Cassie with a grant to continue her education. Cassie was working part-time as […]
d/s Services Inc. is a manufacturer, distributor, installer, and retailer of high quality, innovative agricultural equipment. They specialize in grain storage, grain drying, and grain handling. d/s Services Inc. received an STTF Grant through the State of Michigan in 2018. They utilized this training grant to build, expand, refresh, and renew the skill sets of their current […]
The Gemini Group trained nine HR staff members in a Payroll Law class through the 2018 The Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF) Grant. The STTF awards grants to employers to assist in training, developing and retaining current employees and individuals to be hired. Training is customized to meet employee skill requirements and is short-term in […]
Interviewing for a job is stressful enough without having to worry about your clothing and appearance. A clean and neat professional appearance is an important step in making a good first impression. You want the interviewer to focus on you and your skills, not your clothes. Make no mistake, you are being judged as soon […]