McDonald's National Hiring Day

I just wanted to send a reminder out that Tuesday, April 19th is National Hiring Day for McDonald's.  If you are interested in participating you must have an application on file.  Please click here for more information on the program and to be taken to an application.

I will be sure to upload a reminder post on the 19th!

Tip of the Day

I thought that today I would share a link from the Harvard Business Review about showing people your good work.  I think that sometimes when we are in the midst of a job hunt we forget that we need to keep showcasing the skills we have now.  A good way to do that is to volunteer.  Volunteering with an organization that has a mission similar to your own is a good way to form networks and to show people your work ethic.  If you are looking for ways to get active in the community please contact our pro-social activities coordinator Amanda Harvanek at 734.327.9717.

Also, don't forget to check out our job leads page.  Here is the link.  Emily Smith updates the page every Monday!

MOVIE NIGHT: The Fighter

 

Amanda Harvanek will be hosting another movie night!  The movie, The Fighter, starts at 5:30pm.  You can click here to read a review or summary of the movie.  We look forward to seeing you there.  And don't forget that we will have pizza and pop!

To RSVP, please call 734.327.9717 x377.

Making Your Own Job Leads

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I hope you found your weekend to be refreshing and full of job leads.  If not, I hope this post will help you find a job search direction. 

Every Wednesday I lead the Internet workshops for MPRI at the Michigan Works on Harriet Street, and every Wednesday I ask the same question, "how does the Internet affect your job search?"  The answer of course is, "a lot."  If you are someone who still has trouble understanding basic Internet skills I encourage you to sign up for free computer help with the Ann Arbor Public Library. 

If you understand the basics, but are having trouble finding the right job seeking websites then read on.

Finding a job is a full time job.  Your Internet search, despite the speed of being online, will require you to do some researching of job search websites and of the companies you find. 

The first thing that I encourage you to do is to FIND A DIRECTION.  Try to discover an industry that you feel the most qualified in applying for.

After you have found a direction you should Aggressively Check the Websites that we have linked to on our front page.  Those sites include, but are not limited to, Craigslist, Indeed, and The Michigan Talent Bank.  This may mean that you check some or all of these sites at least three times a week if not more as they are constantly being updated.  Also, don't forget to check your classified's which are now online for free!

Once you have found some job leads and responded to them online Don't Forget To Call Back those companies to find out what the status of your application is.  You never know if an employer is looking for someone with initiative...be that person.

For a list of previous job leads list please visit the job leads page.

Weekend Wrap Up

 

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It is the weekend, yet again, which means that now is the perfect time to plan your job search for next week.  In workshops, we often talk about the importance of setting goals to help you keep focused on the future and your job hunt.

Here is a great article I found called, Top Ten Reasons Why Ants Are Better Goal Setters Than You.  So click the link to find out how you can learn some things from ants.

If you are at the point in your job search where you feel yourself beginning to lose the resolve that you once had to "make it," you should check out this article called, Impossible Is Just A State of Mind.

And remember, now is the time to make the most of the weekend!

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. 

If you would like to receive more management tips you can sign up here.

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.