Job Search

—  Career Assistance Program —

Oakland County Michigan Works! Waterford offers professional assistance in career planning and job search support at no cost! Our Career Advisors are equipped with the tools and resources necessary to get you back to work quickly. We also have programs to help with training and tuition assistance. To see if you qualify for one-on-one career advising services, please attend one of our upcoming Career Assistance Program Orientations:

 

Monday, April 8th, at 10:00am – 11:00am – Click here to join the meeting

Thursday, April, 18th, at 1:00pm – 2:00pm – Click here to join the meeting

Monday, April 29th, at 11:00am – 12:00pm – Click here to join the meeting

 

Gesher Home page

 

Job seekers are also welcome to use our full-service Career Resource Room – filled with technology and resources to help you explore careers, research labor market trends, locate support services, apply for jobs, and find training opportunities. Here are some job sites we recommend: 

  1. Oakland County Hot Jobs
  2. Michigan Jobs: MI Talent Connect
  3. Best Overall: Indeed
  4. Runner-Up, Best Overall: Monster
  5. Best for Employer Research: Glassdoor
  6. Best for Remote Jobs: FlexJobs
  7. Best for Experienced Managers: The Ladders
  8. Best for Startup Jobs: AngelList
  9. Best for Connecting Directly With Recruiters: LinkedIn
  10. Best for Up-to-Date Listings: LinkUp
  11. Best for Recent College Graduates: Scouted
  12. Best for Hourly Workers: Snagajob

Job Fairs

Brightview Landscaping Job Fair

Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Oakland County Michigan Works!
7500 Highland Rd.
Waterford, MI 48327

Hiring:
Enhancement (Hardscapes) Assistant Crew Leader (Portage)-192428400
Pesticide Spray Technician (PONTIAC)-32052554
Landscape Season Crew Leader (Pontiac South)-163668923
Enhancement (Hardscapes) Crew Member (Pontiac)-196609085
Landscape Crew Member (Pontiac)-196609477
Enhancement (Hardscapes) Crew Leader (Pontiac)-196616022

Apply Here: MiTalent.org

 

Friedman Management Company Hiring Event

Thursday, May 2, 2024
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

34505 W. 12 Mile Rd.
Farmington Hills, MI

Hiring:
Leasing Consultant
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Supervisor
Assistant Community Manager

Apply Here: MiTalent.org

Dean Transportation Bus Driver Job Fair

Monday, May 13th
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
31186 Beck Rd.
Novi, MI 48377

  • Earn up to $25.25 per hour
  • New hire sign-on bonus up to $750
  • Full benefits package available the 1st of the month following 60 days
  • Flexible scheduling available
  • Paid training leading to a CDL
  • No CDL experience necessary
  • Weekly Pay Periods
  • Make a difference in student/passenger lives every day!

Apply Here: MiTalent.org

 

Coping with Long Term Unemployment

Join us for informative sessions on coping with long-term unemployment! Held every Friday in May at Michigan Works! Waterford.
Register: https://jlive.app/events/7673

 

Michigan Hot 50 Job Outlook through 2030

This publication highlights Michigan’s high-demand, high-wage careers that show a favorable mix of projected long-term job growth, projected annual job openings, and median wages through 2030.

 

Regional Career Outlook through 2030

This publication provides multiple lists of in-demand occupations through 2030 by education and training requirements, as well as highlight the most in-demand STEM occupations for each of Michigan’s Prosperity Regions.

Job Search Videos