Today, I received an email from the CAMW! Business Liaison sharing one of many frustrations businesses have with some job seekers. Her email indicated that, "the recruiting assistant of a local nonprofit stated a frustration that happened to her already twice this week. She reviewed resumes that were submitted to her and called those whose resumes met the minimum qualifications. (For the position she is currently recruiting, a High School Diploma/GED is required.) TWO people whose resumes stated they had earned a Diploma/GED told the recruiting assistant over the phone that they did not actually have a Diploma/GED."
Okay, this leads me to Rule #1: Don't lie on your resume or application. Besides closing the door behind you with an employer, you may actually close doors with those who may be working hard to assist you in the job search. For example, I was personally assisting someone I knew with their job search. After helping them with their cover letters and resumes, I submitted their information with a recommendation from me to one of the employers we were assisting with finding skilled workers. Soon after that, the person came in to tell me that they had gone through two interviews and did not get the job. I suggested they call and ask for some feedback so that they could improve upon their interviewing skills with future opportunities. Two days later the person was in my office. When I asked if they had contacted the employer for feedback they indicated that yes, they had. Being curious, I asked what feedback was received. Imagine my surprise when the person indicated that they found out that he did not have a diploma (after stating that he did!). Not only did that individual lie to the employer, but he had lied to me -and- I had recommended him to the employer.
Today, I have several Job Blasts to share with you. Please refer to the Michigan Talent Bank for more information about the positions and information on how to apply.
- Mario's (Lansing): Store Worker. Job Posting #2963410
- Pratt & Whitney (Lansing): Quality Engineer, #2963340
- Pratt & Whitney (Lansing): Cell Leader, #2963341
- Pratt & Whitney (Lansing): EHS Coordinator, #2963342
- Pratt & Whitney (Lansing): Senior Manufacturing Engineer, #2963343
- Pratt & Whitney (Lansing): Senior Structure Engineer, #2963344
- Michigan Fitness Foundation (Lansing): Graphic Design & Publications Coordinator, #2963330
Learning Tip of the Day: Study at the Library! Since we are constantly bombarded with constant distractions, consider using the library to study. You'll find you'll be able to get more done in an efficient manner which will leave you more time to do the fun stuff! Don't become one of those college students who never steps foot inside the college library.
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