Just a girl from Detroit Job Ready

LinkedIn is a social media network for professionals. They started out as just connecting professionals, but this site is so much more now. You can build your professional profile to match your resume and add on other professional items to show your work such as publications, blogs, videos, post articles, share your brand, create a business page, and follow your influences. You also can upgrade your hard skills by taking online learning courses and preparation certificate courses. As well as search for jobs, easily apply through LinkedIn and connect with recruiters. You can even find professional services to help such as career coaches, photography, graphic designers, accountants, and much more! LinkedIn has definitely evolved, and I believe every adult should take advantage of this network. If you haven't already created a LinkedIn profile.  16 is the baseline minimum age required to access and use LinkedIn services. If you haven't used LinkedIn in a while login and updat...

If you are a college student or in a trade school, request your transcripts. I suggest either after you complete a semester/quarter, or training hours. Too many  times has it been seen where jobs are offered that either required degrees, college credits, or hours earned in trade, that they can't get through the onboarding process because that information can't be confirmed (Because it is required for the position). The easiest way to verify if you are having issues is to show your transcripts  👌 Same for when you finish. If the school does not automatically send your transcripts when you graduate, request them (Unofficial and official transcripts). Keep stored them in a place you will remember  🤔 Plus good way to track your progress  😉 👍  Also seen where people didn't get their degree/diploma when they finished school (Especially if you owed them). If the school didn't automatically send it to you, request it during the final week ahead of time or ...

The picture is a representation of the interview process. This one includes testing. Each company you apply to will have a basic process similar to this one. How you process through it will be the key. Don't do the same things and expect different results, something similar my Dad always says. Here are a few reasons you may not get past the first part of the interview screening process and how to change to put you in a better position. Poor grooming attire. First impression factor. Please dress business or business casual. Only field that I know that does not have to dress this way for interviews is the Medical field. But still, if they did not inform you to dress in scrubs, white coats, or specific attire, please plan to dress business or business casual.  The inability to explain your experience and how you are qualified. Relax. Practice telling a friend what your previous or current work entails. Explain how certain situations where you took the lead and fixed a p...

I have a friend that I used to work with that says, "Stay ready so that you don't have to get ready". She is always prepared and very knowledgeable. Trust me she stays ready. You have to put in the work, so be job-ready! Part 3: Be prepared/Follow up A recruiter’s pet peeve is a prospective candidate who looks good on paper but cannot convey their job experiences and skills well or at all. Here is what you can do to be job-ready. Be prepared before and during a phone interview, video interview, and or in-person interview. Be yourself,  be comfortable. Think positive, and smile when you are talking. For every job for the past 10 years keep a list of the job duties you did. What did you do? What tools, programs, equipment, type of machines you used, etc. Explain your typical day. Make sure your skills match what you are applying for. If you are trying to change careers let me help you change your resume so your skills can stand out.  Practice your elevator speech...