Did you know that LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network? A new survey reveals that 85% of all jobs are filled via networking!
Here are some interesting stats
- There are 6.4 million active jobs on LinkedIn
- 65% of jobs on LinkedIn require at least a Bachelor's degree
- Cloud and Distributed computing was the hottest skill to get a new job in 2016 on LinkedIn
- Keeping your positions up to date on your profile makes you 18 times more likely to be found in searches by recruiters and employers
Networking Rules! If you didn't believe that before, you need to believe it now. Given this data, it’s pretty clear that finding candidates or getting a job today needs to emphasize networking. Here’s some instant advice for all those involved on either side of the process.
Before jobs are posted online they’re filled either internally or through a referral from a trusted source. Even better, candidates don’t need to be a perfect fit to be hired for these jobs. Instead they’re evaluated based on their track record of past performance, leadership ability and upside potential.
http://expandedramblings.com/index.php/linkedin-job-statistics/
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-survey-reveals-85-all-jobs-filled-via-networking-lou-adler
Since its founding, XALT® Energy has been at the forefront of the search for lighter, smaller, more efficient and more powerful energy solutions. Using the brightest engineering minds in cutting-edge facilities, we help customers all over the world develop new energy storage applications and solutions based on proven lithium ion chemistry.
XALT® Energy unites viable, scalable large-format cell technology with manufacturing expertise, deep market knowledge and a wide range of strategic partners to help fuel customers’ innovations — through:
• Cells
• Packs
• Complete System Solutions
• System Support
• Research and Development
Some available positions include:
Please visit www.mitalent.org for more Xalt Energy job information
 HIROTEC AMERICA, Inc. - the leader in automotive door
manufacturing technology, is looking for top candidates, like you.
Nestled on the corner of High Meadow Circle and Cross
Creek Parkway in the heart of Auburn Hills, HIROTEC AMERICA’s new 25-million-dollar
state-of-the-art facility offers stunning views, natural wild life, and a
serene walking path. They are also a short distance from Oakland University,
Fiat Chrysler Automobile’s headquarters, and many different eateries and
shopping boutiques.
HIROTEC AMERICA is committed to the growth and
development of their best resource, their employees. In order to attract and maintain
the best talent in the industry, HIROTEC offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes:
- Work and personal life balance with generous paid time off and holiday schedules
- Continued education support with tuition
reimbursement and on the job training
- Experience exciting and different cultures with
global work and travel opportunities
- 401K retirement plan with company match
- Short term and long term disability, as well as full medical, dental, and vision coverage
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Great working environment that fosters open communication
with quarterly town halls, yearly breakfast with the Directors, and open office
seating
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A socially responsible company that provides
volunteering and support for various local non-profit organizations, including
Habitat for Humanity, Boys & Girls Club, Forgotten Harvest, First Robotics,
March of Dimes, Sweet Dreamzzz, and many more
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A fun place to work with annual events that
include an open house and technology display, elegant holiday parties, family
movie nights, and company sponsored lunches and celebrations
Currently, HIROTEC AMERICA is looking for qualified
candidates in manufacturing, sales, project management, design, information
technology, and engineering.
For a complete list of open positions, please visit
HIROTEC AMERICA on the web at: http://www.hirotecamerica.com/careers.html
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 A colleague asked me recently what options were available to her 22-year-old son looking for a career that he was interested in and could train for. He had graduated from high school and tried different jobs, but he had not been able to find a true calling. He is not unique.
At any given time, Pure Michigan Talent Connect – the State of Michigan's career portal – has between 80,000 and 100,000 job postings. Jobs exist, but the problem for many young people is knowing where to look and how to get the appropriate training. Some of the most in-demand careers in Southeast Michigan are in manufacturing, information technology, and healthcare.
The North American International Auto Show showcases the importance of the auto industry to our region and highlights its many career opportunities. While the majority of these jobs require some post-secondary training, there are positions for all levels of experience and education in fields such as engineering, information technology, manufacturing, business, supply chain, accounting, and many others.
Most young people decide on their careers by observing their family and friends, hearing from their teachers, or even watching TV. Only a few are able to depend on high school career counselors. While we think of counselors as being responsible for guiding students to career/college choices based on their interests, aptitudes, and financial considerations, the career counseling system is one of the most strained services in our education system. With an average ratio of one counselor to every 700 students in Michigan, many students never receive one-to-one career advice. Counselors also have to take care of scheduling, testing, and social challenges – leaving very little time for actual career counseling.
As a result, many students leave high school with a better idea of where they want to study rather than what to study or the types of careers are possible from a study track. We need to do a better job in providing students with career counseling, especially the increasing opportunities in STEM and skilled trades. Strengthening the career counseling system is one of the policy recommendations developed by SEMCOG and the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition (MAC) as part of our STEM Careers and Skilled Trades Initiative.
In the meantime, there are many resources available to young people to help them make educated decisions on post-secondary options.
http://www.semcog.org/News-and-Events/Blog/finding-a-career-resources-are-available-9062
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