WSI HIRING EVENT | PAW PAW

[Paw Paw, MI]: WSI, Workforce Strategies, Inc., will be hosting an upcoming job fair on Thursday, November 5th. Join us at the WSI Paw Paw office from 10 am to 3 pm and chat with our talented team of staffing coordinators who are ready to get you to work. WSI is recruiting hard-working individuals for full and part-time positions in manufacturing, welding, facility services, and more.

“With this job fair, we hope to connect job seekers with positions that fit whatever they are looking for at this point in their career journey,” says Erica Bohms, Acting WSI Branch Manager. “We have roles in a variety of industries with ranging shift times to accommodate even the busiest of schedules.”

There are jobs for people with all types of experience, education, and skill levels. These roles offer a range of incentives, dependent on the job, such as competitive benefits, vacation time, and the ability to be hired-in with good attendance. Pay rates for these positions range from $12 – $15.50/hour. 

Additionally, WSI is currently conducting a lucrative referral program where job seekers can earn money referring others to work for WSI. Referees have the chance to win $200 per referral.

Due to COVID-19, all applicants will have their temperature taken with a temporal scanner before entering the building. Face masks are required inside – if you don’t have one, WSI will provide one for you. Interior areas will be marked with 6-foot distances and there are hand sanitizer stations throughout the building.

Highlights:

  • WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc.
  • 233 E Michigan Ave Paw Paw MI 49079
  • November 5th, 2020
  • 10 am – 3 pm
  • Hundreds of open jobs available
  • Job seekers should bring 2 forms of identification

Please contact the Paw Paw WSI Office with any questions.

WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc., is anticipating a large turnout for the Job Fair on November 5th. To help expedite the process, job seekers should bring two forms of identification and be prepared to pass a drug screening. Applicants can also call the WSI office at (269) 488-5138.

WSI HIRING EVENT | GRAND RAPIDS

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[Grand Rapids, MI]: WSI, Workforce Strategies, Inc., will be hosting an upcoming job fair on Saturday, November 7th. Join us at the WSI Grand Rapids office from 10 am to 2 pm and chat with our talented team of staffing coordinators who are ready to get you to work. WSI is recruiting hard-working individuals for full and part-time positions in manufacturing, warehousing, production, and more.

“We were looking to try something different with this job fair,” says Ana Post, WSI Branch Manager. “We decided to hold this hiring event on a Saturday to make it accessible for people who may be looking for new job opportunities while currently employed or are tied down with virtual schooling during the week. This gives them the ability to further their job search, without taking time off of other responsibilities.”

There are jobs for people with all types of experience, education, and skill levels. These roles offer a range of incentives, dependent on the job, such as competitive benefits, vacation time, and the ability to be hired-in with good attendance. Pay rates for these positions range from $12 – $18/hour. 

Additionally, WSI is currently conducting a lucrative referral program where job seekers can earn money referring others to work for WSI. Referees have the chance to win $200 per referral.

Due to COVID-19, all applicants will have their temperature taken with a temporal scanner before entering the building. Face masks are required inside – if you don’t have one, WSI will provide one for you. Interior areas will be marked with 6-foot distances and there are hand sanitizer stations throughout the building.

Highlights:

  • WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc.
  • 1960 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
  • Saturday, November 7th, 2020
  • 10 am – 2 pm
  • Hundreds of open jobs available
  • Job seekers should bring 2 forms of identification

Please contact the Grand Rapids WSI Office with any questions.

WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc., is anticipating a large turnout for the Job Fair on November 7th. To help expedite the process, job seekers should bring two forms of identification and be prepared to pass a drug screening. Applicants can also call the WSI office at (616) 957-8199.

WSI HIRING EVENT | OHIO HALLOWEEN THEMED JOB FAIR

[Bellefontaine & Marysville, OH]: Your job hunt won’t be so scary during WSI Ohio’s upcoming Halloween themed hiring events. Join us in Bellefontaine on October 29th from 9 am – 3 pm and Marysville on October 30th from 9 am – 4 pm for open interviews, candy, costumes, and giveaways! 

“We’re excited to put a fun spin on this job fair,” says Melissa Pitzer, WSI Branch Manager. “With Halloween just around the corner, we encourage our job seekers to wear their best costume when they come to chat with our staffing team.”

Stratosphere Quality, a major global provider of quality assurance and outsourcing solutions, will be onsite throughout the event to fill roles such as Quality Inspectors, General Laborers, and Press Operators. Employees of Stratosphere Quality enjoy medical benefits and vacation time. 

Workforce Strategies, Inc. works with various companies throughout Northern Ohio in industries ranging from auto manufacturing, light industrial, warehouse, and more. There are jobs for people with all types of experience, education, and skill levels. These roles offer a range of incentives, dependent on the job, such as competitive benefits, vacation time, and the ability to be hired-in with good attendance and productivity. Pay rates for these positions range from $11 – $14.50/hour. 

Additionally, WSI is currently conducting a lucrative referral program where job seekers can earn money referring others to work for WSI. Referees have the chance to win $200 per referral.

Due to COVID-19, all applicants will have their temperature taken with a temporal scanner before entering the building. Face masks are required inside (Costume masks don’t count) – if you don’t have one, WSI will provide one for you. Interior areas will be marked with 6-foot distances and there are hand sanitizer stations throughout the building.

Highlights:

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• WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc.
• 130 South Main Street, Suite 107, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
• October 29th, 2020
• 9 am – 3 pm
• Hundreds of open jobs available
• Job seekers should bring 2 forms of identification
• WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc.
• 104 Scott Farms Blvd., Marysville, OH 43040
• October 30th, 2020
• 9 am – 4 pm
• Hundreds of open jobs available
• Job seekers should bring 2 forms of identification

Can’t make it? Contact the Ohio WSI Office with questions or to make alternate arrangements. 

WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc., is anticipating a large turnout for the Job Fair on October 29th and 30th. To help expedite the process, job seekers should bring two forms of identification and be prepared to pass a drug screening.

WSI HIRING EVENT | GRAND RAPIDS HALLOWEEN THEMED JOB FAIR

[GRAND RAPIDS, MI]: Your job hunt won’t be so scary during WSI Grand Rapids’ upcoming Halloween themed hiring event. Join us on October 21st from 10 am – 2 pm for open interviews, candy, costumes, and giveaways! 

“We’re excited to put a fun spin on this job fair,” says Ana Post, WSI Branch Manager. “With Halloween just around the corner, we encourage our job seekers to wear their best costume when they come to chat with our staffing team.”

Applicants will be able to choose from hundreds of openings in industrial manufacturing, welding, facility services, and more. There are jobs for people with all types of experience, education, and skill levels. These roles offer a range of incentives, dependent on the job, such as competitive benefits, vacation time, and the ability to be hired-in with good attendance and productivity. Pay rates for these positions range from $10.50 – $18/hour. 

Additionally, WSI is currently conducting a lucrative referral program where job seekers can earn money referring others to work for WSI. Referees have the chance to win $200 per referral.

Due to COVID-19, all applicants will have their temperature taken with a temporal scanner before entering the building. Face masks are required inside (Costume masks don’t count) – if you don’t have one, WSI will provide one for you. Interior areas will be marked with 6-foot distances and there are hand sanitizer stations throughout the building.

Highlights:

  • WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc.
  • 1960 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
  • October 21st, 2020
  • 10 am to 2 pm
  • Hundreds of open jobs available
  • Job seekers should bring 2 forms of identification

Can’t make it? Contact the Grand Rapids WSI Office with questions or to make alternate arrangements. 

WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc., is anticipating a large turnout for the Job Fair on October 21st.  To help expedite the process, job seekers should bring two forms of identification and be prepared to pass a drug screening.

WSI HIRING EVENT | KALAMAZOO

[Kalamazoo, MI]: WSI, Workforce Strategies, Inc., will be hosting an upcoming job fair on October 21st, 2020. Join us at the WSI Kalamazoo office from 9 am to 4 pm and chat with our talented team of staffing coordinators who are ready to get you to work. WSI is recruiting hard-working individuals for full and part-time positions in manufacturing, welding, facility services, and more.

“Our goal with this job fair is to provide skilled workers in the communities we serve with jobs that fit whatever they are looking for at this point in their career journey,” says Chelsea Hunter, WSI Branch Manager. “We have roles in a variety of industries with ranging shift times to accommodate even the busiest of schedules.”

There are jobs for people with all types of experience, education, and skill levels. These roles offer a range of incentives, dependent on the job, such as competitive benefits, vacation time, and the ability to be hired-in with good attendance. Pay rates for these positions range from $12 – $15.50/hour. 

Additionally, WSI is currently conducting a lucrative referral program where job seekers can earn money referring others to work for WSI. Referees have the chance to win $200 per referral.

Due to COVID-19, all applicants will have their temperature taken with a temporal scanner before entering the building. Face masks are required inside – if you don’t have one, WSI will provide one for you. Interior areas will be marked with 6-foot distances and there are hand sanitizer stations throughout the building.

Highlights:

  • WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc.
  • 3497 S. 9th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
  • Wednesday, October 21st
  • 9 am – 4 pm
  • Hundreds of open jobs available
  • Job seekers should bring 2 forms of identification

Please contact the Kalamazoo WSI Office with any questions.

WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc., is anticipating a large turnout for the Job Fair on October 21st. To help expedite the process, job seekers should bring two forms of identification and be prepared to pass a drug screening. Applicants can also call the WSI office at (269) 488-5100. 

WSI ANNOUNCES SECOND WINNER OF FREE RENT REFERRAL PROGRAM

This Summer, Let WSI Staffing Pay Your Rent


[Tipton, IN] – Earlier this summer, WSI – Workforce Strategies, Inc. (recently named a five-time winner of the Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation) launched their Free Rent Referral Program. Participants who refer friends and family to WSI are entered into a drawing for a chance to have their monthly rent expenses covered by the company. 

“WSI has hundreds of job openings with great companies throughout Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio,” says Steve Beebe, WSI Vice President. “With all the personal and financial hardship that COVID-19 has caused families, WSI wanted to offer up some additional support and incentives to our associates. We are excited about the opportunity to help people find work with great companies and have the opportunity for free rent as well!”

Drawings for winners occur on the first of every month, from August through October. The second winner of free rent is Anthony Matteson, an employee at Package Right in Tipton, IN. When asked what it’s like to work at Package Right, Anthony says, “It’s easy work and there’s always something new to learn. I really like the people I work with.” 

“Anthony was shocked to be named our second winner of the Free Rent Referral program,” says Moriah Morrisett, WSI Tipton Branch Manager. “When we called to give him the good news, he asked if it was some kind of joke. We were delighted to tell him it was very real!” Anthony went on to say that winning this free rent is a blessing and couldn’t come at a better time. 

The Free Rent Referral program is open to all; entrants do not need to be a current WSI associate. Our first winner of the program was Yesenia Varela, a Machine Operator at Roskam Baking Company. The final winner will be announced soon. Complete details and past winners can be found at https://www.wsitalent.com/rent.

WSI Announces Second Winner of Free Rent Referral Program

Meet Anthony Matteson. 

Anthony is a production employee at Package Right in Tipton, IN. “It’s easy work and there’s always something new to learn,” Anthony says, “I really like the people I work with.” 

Earlier this summer, Anthony referred a friend to WSI Tipton, which earned him an automatic entry into a drawing for free rent. Little did he know, that small act paid off big time. 

“Anthony was shocked to be named our second winner of the Free Rent Referral program,” says Moriah Morrisett, WSI Tipton Branch Manager. “When we called to give him the good news, he asked if it was some kind of joke. We were delighted to tell him it was very real!” Anthony went on to say that winning this free rent is a blessing and couldn’t come at a better time. 

Congratulations Anthony on winning free rent! Thank you for the referral and all that you do. We are so excited for all the great things ahead for you and the Package Right Family!

The Free Rent Referral program is open to all; entrants do not need to be a current WSI associate. Our first winner of the program was Yesenia Varela, a Machine Operator at Roskam Baking Company and WSI Grand Rapids Associate. The final winner will be announced soon. 

Complete details and a referral form can be found at https://www.wsitalent.com/rent

WSI HIRING EVENT | PAW PAW

[PAW PAW, MI] WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc. had such a great turnout for their last job fair, they’re hosting another one at its Paw Paw location on October 15th, 2020 from 10 am to 2 pm.

Having just opened the Paw Paw location in late August, WSI Branch Manager Chelsea Hunter says, “We’re excited to be hosting a second job fair in our new location! We still have hundreds of openings for qualified workers throughout Van Buren County and are ready to get people back to work.”

Applicants will be able to choose from hundreds of openings in industrial manufacturing, welding, facility services, and more. There are jobs for people with all types of experience, education, and skill levels. These roles offer a range of incentives, dependent on the job, such as competitive benefits, vacation time, and the ability to be hired-in with good attendance and productivity. Pay rates for these positions range from $12 – $15.50/hour. 

Additionally, WSI is currently conducting a lucrative referral program where job seekers can earn money referring others to work for WSI. Referees have the chance to win $200 per referral.

Due to COVID-19, all applicants will have their temperature taken with a temporal scanner before entering the building. Face masks are required inside – if you don’t have one, WSI will provide one for you. Interior areas will be marked with 6-foot distances and there are hand sanitizer stations throughout the building.

Highlights:

  • WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc.
  • 233 E Michigan Ave Paw Paw MI 49079 (Inside Cheeky Print Shop)
  • October 15th, 2020
  • 10 am to 2 pm
  • Hundreds of open jobs available
  • Job seekers should bring 2 forms of identification

Can’t make it? Contact the Paw Paw WSI Office with questions or to make alternate arrangements. WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc., is anticipating a large turnout for the Job Fair on October 15th.  To help expedite the process, job seekers should bring two forms of identification and be prepared to pass a drug screening.

Why WSI?

We get it. There are staffing agencies on every block that promise to get you in and out with a new job you’ll love. But how can you weed through the masses to find an agency that will truly listen to your needs and care about what you want out of a career? We’re not gonna lie: we think WSI is the best company to work for. But we want you to see it for yourself.

1. The Proof is in the Pudding

Don’t take our word for it. Averaging a 4.8-star rating, our Google reviews showcase exactly why associates continue to choose WSI.  

Alexis Smith – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Lindsay called me today about an application I had put in. She was very knowledgeable on the positions, and just overall so enjoyable to talk to. I’ve worked with other agencies before and the experience was never positive. I never had one even ask me what I would want out of a job. She truly seemed to care about my well being in a job instead of just throwing me somewhere without a second thought into what I would want or be good at. I already told her thank you for being so sweet on the phone, but I felt like other people should know too if they apply to WSI. I could tell Lindsay cares about other people and wants them to succeed and that was just really impressive to me coming from a temp agency considering my previous experiences.

Justin Suiter⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I was really in need of a good job that I felt would appreciate me. When I walked into WSI, I was greeted with care and professionalism. They made me feel like I had value and treated me as such. Because these wonderful ladies work so hard, I now have a great job that pays well. Walking into WSI Talent is the best and smartest thing I’ve done all year. Thank you, WSI for this amazing opportunity. I wanted to mention, Ashley, Kristina, and Gabby thank you so much. You are changing my life.

Tyler Wilson⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

WSI helped me find an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in my field of studies. I’m an Engineering Management student at Western Michigan University. What’s important to you is very important to them. I just want to thank Taylor for helping me put my foot in the door.

2. Onsite WSI Representative

Picture this: You just scored an awesome new job through a staffing agency. You go through orientation and are ready to rock your first day… until you realize you’re unsure of how to read the schedules and clock in correctly. Cue freak out. 

Don’t worry. When you accept a role through WSI, you’ll be introduced to your Onsite Staffing Coordinator who will be onsite regularly. They are there to coach, counsel, and assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. Having an Onsite Coordinator available helps minimize the growing pains that are bound to come with being a new employee. With their help, you’ll go from newbie to pro in no time!

3. Relationships

It’s the relationships that are built through the job placement process that really set us apart from the rest. From the moment you walk through our doors to apply, to the day you’re hired in, and for the entirety of your assignment, we’re here for you. We understand the power of a positive and fulfilling workplace. We live and breathe it every day, and love helping others experience it too. That’s why it’s our purpose to empower our associates to live their best lives. 

When speaking to his account manager Lindsey Casey, WSI associate Steven B. said he’d encourage other job seekers to use WSI because we’re  a “great agency where the staffing associates always work hard to help you find gainful employment.”

We know the common perception of staffing agencies, but we’re here to tell you that they’re not all the same. We invite you to experience the world of staffing, the WSI way. 

Four Tips to Help Crush your Virtual Interview

In this technology era, the popularity of finding jobs online is growing at a rapid rate. No longer are businesses posting their open positions on cork boards and waiting on an applicant’s call. With the shift in employees moving online to hunt for jobs, companies have followed suit with virtual recruiting efforts. 

Virtual job fairs have become widely popular over the last several months. They allow the opportunity to interview around your own schedule from the comfort of your own home. With a variety of interview times, job seekers have the flexibility to schedule time around other jobs or schooling.  

But how is preparing for an online interview different from a traditional interview? We’ve compiled a list of tips to help you crush your virtual job search. 

1. Check your Tech

There’s nothing worse than logging on to start your interview, only to find out your computer or cell phone is dead and the charger is nowhere to be found. We recommend setting your computer up where you plan to interview the night before (more on that later) and plug it in to charge overnight. Also, be sure to check your internet connection at least an hour before your scheduled interview time. You don’t want to sit down to begin, only to be met with a dropped signal. (Pro tip: Using headphones with a built-in microphone will GREATLY improve your sound quality.)

2. Still Dress for Success

While you may be able to connect with employers from the comfort of your home, you shouldn’t look too comfortable. Be sure to still wear presentable clothing that you would normally wear to an in-person interview, even if it is only from the waist up!

3. Distraction-Free is the Way to Be

Setting up your computer in an area free of distractions is a super important part of having a successful virtual interview. We recommend a desk or table in a room where the TV/music is off and family members won’t enter. It’s a good idea to move your pets to another room while you’re doing your interview. While we love our furbabies here at WSI, having them make a surprise guest appearance while you’re discussing your past work experience may throw you off your game. 

4. All Eyes on Me

It’s important to give your interviewer your full attention. Here’s what that looks like:

  • Eyes on your screen
  • Sitting in one place the entire time
  • Not on your phone or attending to other distractions off-screen (Interviewers will still be able to tell you’re not focused on them even if it’s not in camera view)

But most importantly, just relax! A good interview should feel more like a conversation than an interrogation, and that’s our goal at WSI with every candidate. Follow these tips and we’re sure you’ll be accepting that job offer in no time!