“There are many ways to brew coffee.” When preparing for your dream job, you will find a variety of ways to gain the skills necessary, just like there are a variety of ways to brew your morning cup. The services Workforce Solutions offers can provide several of these ways in the form of training for and obtaining these skills. We have partners all over the 13-county Gulf Coast region who strive to make sure their customers (or students) reach their educational goals. Continue reading ‘Higher Education vs. Apprenticeships’
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Higher Education vs. Apprenticeships
Published August 14, 2017 Employment , finding employment , Labor Market Information Leave a CommentTags: apprenticeship, education, experience, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, internships, training, Workforce Solutions
Research Labor Market Information
Published August 7, 2017 Employment , finding employment , Labor Market Information Leave a CommentTags: career, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, information, job, labor, LMI, market, occupation, plan, search, skills, Workforce Solutions
One of the first steps to take in any job search plan is to review labor market information particular to your skills and interests (information on skills evaluation can be found in previous blogs). Labor market is defined as “the supply of available workers in relation to available work.” With labor market information, we can find what training or education is necessary, what is the predicted growth of an industry, the average salary for the occupation, and a host of other information. Continue reading ‘Research Labor Market Information’
Benefits of Hiring a Person Experiencing Homelessness
Published July 24, 2017 Employment , finding employment Leave a CommentTags: community, Diversity, experience, Gulf Coast, homelessness, Houston jobs, innovation, Workforce Solutions
Houston’s homeless population is much more than a statistic or number. They have a name, a voice, feelings, and dignity. They are a part of our community, and I solemnly believe it is our obligation to assist people experiencing homelessness. Among all the causes of homelessness, unemployment contributes to a major 35% portion of it. Therefore, I challenge Houston businesses to expand your understanding of the homeless situation in our community. You are the key to helping our community grow. Together, let us explore the benefits of hiring a person experiencing homelessness. Continue reading ‘Benefits of Hiring a Person Experiencing Homelessness’
What are Hard Skills and Soft Skills?
Published July 17, 2017 finding employment , Labor Market Information ClosedTags: communication, critical, demand, ethic, flexible, Gulf Coast, hard, Houston jobs, Leadership, motivation, positive, skills, soft, team, time, Workforce Solutions
So really… what is all the fuss about? Why is it so important for applicants to have both skills set: Hard and Soft Skills? How much does it really matter in the work place? I am glad you asked! But, let’s start by differentiating between the two skills sets; Hard and Soft Skills. Continue reading ‘What are Hard Skills and Soft Skills?’
Declaring your Independence this Fourth of July
Published July 3, 2017 Employment , finding employment ClosedTags: decision, education, financial, growth, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, independence, opportunity, school, skill, Workforce Solutions
The Fourth of July is known as Independence Day. It is the day we celebrate United States of America’s adoption of the Declaration of Independence. When most think about declaration of Independence, we think about the decisions that we make in order to become self-sufficient in life. Some of those important decisions involve the type of career we choose, the schools we attend or whether to continue our education and training beyond high school. But I want to remind our readers that there are several ways to declare your Independence. Continue reading ‘Declaring your Independence this Fourth of July’
Pre-Employment Testing – Do they work or not?
Published June 19, 2017 Employment , finding employment 1 CommentTags: applicant, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, position, pre employment, screening, skills, testing, Workforce Solutions
More companies today are requiring applicants to complete a pre-employment screening test during the application process than ever before. Pre-Employment tests are written, oral or any other kinds of tests administered as a means of determining the suitability or desirability of a job applicant. Many applicants feel that they are highly qualified for the position, but after completing the pre-employment test, they start to doubt if their application will even be considered. Sometimes, the questions asked or the task to complete does not seem relevant to the position applied for, so applicants get discouraged. Are these tests really accurate in measuring if an applicant is a good fit for the position? Continue reading ‘Pre-Employment Testing – Do they work or not?’
This or That
Published June 12, 2017 Employment , finding employment , Labor Market Information ClosedTags: career, choices, education, Gulf Coast, high growth, High Skill, Houston jobs, occupation, prefer, Workforce Solutions
How do you typically make choices about your future career or education goals? Do you prefer to do this, or do you prefer to do that? For example, would you like to work in Houston, or are you willing to work anywhere in the State of Texas? Would you like to work anywhere in the United States, or would you be attracted to working in another country? Is it more important to have a high salary, or would you prefer to have a job that you enjoy? Is getting a job right out of high school more important to you, or would you prefer to get a post-secondary degree first? Do you want to go to a local college, or does an out of state university appeal to you? Continue reading ‘This or That’
