The Renewed Job Search

Everyone has heard that "finding a job is a full time job."  But what happens when you start losing steam, and each hour seems to bring more disappointment than success?  Perhaps, it's time to step back and reassess your job search.  According to the Harvard Business Review Management tip of the day, there are three questions you should ask yourself before looking for a new job. 

The first question is, What are my talents?
As you search for jobs are you applying for opportunities that utilize the things you are good at?
(If you think you need more help figuring out your talents you should check out this assessment from Michigan Works.)

The second question is, What skills do I have?
If in your job search you find that you are applying to jobs that do not match any of your previous work experiences, you may want to reassess your job strategy and consider applying for positions that you are more qualified for.

The third question, What gets me out of bed?
Finding a career opportunity that makes you excited to begin the day can help jump start your job search.  It's also a way to motivate you to find a job that matches your current skill level so that you can prepare for the career of your dreams.  Whether that preparation involves continued schooling, more on-the-job training, or getting financial help to start the business of your dreams the best thing you can do now is to keep trucking ahead with your job search. 

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Habitat For Humanity

 

The Huron Valley Habitat for Humanity is one of MPRI’s most important partners.  This partnership has allowed our clients to gain valuable volunteering experience while engaging with community members.  To date, our clients have worked on several low-income homes in the Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor area.  Their hard work has helped contribute to Habitat For Humanity's goal of revitalizing neighborhoods in the community.  In addition, our clients have gained valuable, hands-on experiences that will help build their resume.  More importantly it is a great way for our clients to start networking with members of the local community. 

 

Our next volunteer habitat day is April 2nd.  We are always looking for community volunteers to help our clients get readjusted to our community.

For more information please contact Amanda Harvanek at 734.327.9717.

Hitting the Pavement: The Job Leads List

For a listing of the jobs leads list for March 28, 2011 please click here or visit our employment links page.

Community Connection Dinner

Looking for a great opportunity to interact with the MPRI staff?  If so, our community connection dinners are a fun way to stay connected to our program by playing games (like pool, chess, and checkers) and eating pizza! 

If you are interested please contact Robby Berlin at 734.327.9717.

Hitting the Pavement: The Job Leads List

We are fast approaching the end of March, which means that is time to really buckle down on your job searches.  Emily and I teach Job Readiness workshops every Wednesday (2-4pm) and Thursday (3-4:30).  In those workshops, we cover how to use the Internet effectively for job searches and we discuss how to prepare for the job search (where to look for jobs, what to do when cold calling, etc.).  So, if you feel like you need a refresher please come and join us in the computer lab at the Michigan Works off of Harriet Street in Ypsilanti.

For a listing of the jobs leads list for March 21, 2011 please click here or visit our employment links page.

Job Club Tonight: Using Technology Effectively

 Tonight's job club topic will about using technology effectively for job hunting.  This is your chance to ask our workforce development staff about Internet or computer questions.  We all know that technology is changing the way we interact, but technology is also changing the way we get employed.  A lot of companies are switching from paper, in-store applications to online applications housed on their business website.  In addition, actual jobs are now being posted online on websites like Craigslist, Indeed, or the Michigan Talent Bank.  As I like to say in our workshops, if you don't understand computer and Internet technology you could literally be left in the dark. 

We look forward to seeing all of you at Job Club.  This event is free and open to the public.  Light refreshments will be served.

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Catholic Social Services 

4925 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor, MI  48108

Hitting the Pavement: The Job Leads List

 

For a listing of the jobs leads list for March 14, 2011 please click here or visit our employment links page.

Hitting the Pavement: The Job Leads List

Warmer weather and a new month means that it is time to spring into action on the job hunt!  Emily Smith, our workforce developer for MPRI, has put together a great job leads list for the week.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact her.

For a listing of the jobs leads list for March 7, 2011 please click here or visit our employment links page.

Job Club Thursday

 

Job Club is tonight.  We will be having a presentation by Becca Rowland.  We look forward to seeing you soon.

This event is free and open to the public.  Light refreshments will be served. No RSVP necessary.

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Catholic Social Services 

4925 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor, MI  48108