Lamont Watkins

AUTOMOTIVE JOB HUNTERS: FINDING THE JOB OFFER Many of you have been to one or more of the three casinos in downtown Detroit. Most of you probably avoid the roulette table. This is prudent. It's a tough game and you'll see the dedicated enthusiasts holding their beverages and bending over the table to spread their bets. The excitement amps up as the dealer shoots the steel ball around at light speed, spinning and circling until it makes it's sudden stop on the lucky number. Moments later, losing bets are swiftly retrieved and the winner cheer and celebrate with a huge gobble of their beverage. And you're like "whoa" and you look around at the few losers to go find a slot machine. Not for me! These roulette pros have the precise same goal as the present automotive job seeker. They are looking for a "yes" in a sea of "no's". Like it or not, this is the game. And it truly is a game. If you don't play, there's simply no way to win or find your "yes...you're hired". Diligence, patience, fortitude, and a whole lot of luck remains the time-tested elements required in a soft market when forced to find a job. With the advent of stronger algorithms and the increasing power of AI, not only can job seekers target openings in magnified productivity and complete applications, but companies also use these tools for pre-screening and excising low ranking applicants without a human being even seeing the application. Ouch! A job advertisement is a super-powered magnet for applications. Not only that, but applicants who are hundreds of miles from the employer burn and churn through "APPLY NOW" or "EASY APPLY" buttons loading HR computers with hundreds upon hundreds of applications. After 24 years of running a local technical recruiting firm, I witness first-hand the pressure candidates naturally encounter. You cannot avoid the roulette table of job hunting or the screening tech rejecting you. There's no bypassing this. Naturally, your mind will swing from rationalization, placing guilt in the way, questioning your condition and identity, and continually in a non-stop way emphasize the failure of the search. But if you flip the script the exact same way as the roulette player, you will focus your hunt on the magical white lion in the safari. In other words, you MUST adopt a mindset of moving past the ghosting and "no's" and continue to seek out your first and possibly only "yes"! The "yes...we want you...you're hired" is the OBJECTIVE! Anything that gets in the way of that is the universe attempting to tamp you down and make you quit. You must choose to fight! You must choose to deny these thoughts. You have no choice! The odds are stacked against you yet you will get hired. You know this! You need to start believing it. You are not climbing Everest without oxygen with no skills or Sherpa to help along the path. Lastly, for Recruiters, it's one of the proudest moments for us to tell the candidate that "YOU GOT THE JOB"! Believe it!

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2025 is the 11th year of the Grow Detroit’s Young Talent (GDYT) program since its launch in 2015. GDYT’s mission is to provide meaningful summer employment opportunities for Detroit youth, preparing them for the future and ensuring economic mobility.

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Metro Detroit homeowners ask me all the time if Trex is “worth it,” and my answer is simple: Trex doesn’t fail—bad installs do. In this carousel, I’m sharing the key questions that protect you: who’s installing it, how they handle expansion gaps, and what workmanship warranty backs the build. Chris Quackenbush of Coy Construction explained why spacing, drainage, and certification matter so much for long-term performance and warranty protection. If you’re in Southeast Michigan, this is how you reduce risk and avoid the “cheap install” trap. Drop your best homeowner tip (or your biggest deck regret) in the comments. https://lnkd.in/gmkHf7sz #HireItDone #MetroDetroitHomeImprovement #HomeImprovementExperts Hire It Done

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This is not real!!! This isn't just about Sade; it's a commentary on the state of #media. In a world saturated with AI-generated content, we have to ask ourselves: are we valuing quantity over #quality? Are we pushing out algorithmic filler instead of celebrating authentic and enduring talent? Sade and her band’s "less is more" approach is a powerful lesson in this digital age. They don't need to chase trends or constantly be in the spotlight to prove their worth. Their music is so deeply rooted in emotion and craftsmanship that it continues to resonate with new generations. This makes me appreciate artists like Sade and the #band even more. They are a reminder that a true legacy isn't built on virality, but on the uncompromising integrity of one's work. 🎶 #Sade #AIethics #Authenticity #MusicLegacy #TimelessMusic #HumanCreativity #Media #ContentCreation The text you provided is a #social media thread, likely from LinkedIn, where Maurice A. Marrón, an author and #artist, has posted a comment about the #singer Sade, noting that she appears not to have aged. This sparks a conversation among several other users. Here's a breakdown of the #conversation and the points being made: Maurice A. Marrón's initial comment: Maurice makes a remark about Sade's timeless appearance, stating that "she just doesn't even age." This is a #common compliment directed at celebrities who are perceived to have maintained their youthful looks over the years. Michael John-Breen's reply: A simple and positive "Legend," agreeing with the sentiment that Sade is a highly respected and enduring artist. Omoye Esther's reply: Also agrees with the initial post, calling Sade a "True legend" and reinforcing the idea that she "doesn't age." Chioma Aso's reply: This is where the conversation shifts to the role of AI. Chioma points out that the image of Sade being discussed is likely AI-generated, stating, "This is what AI think Sade should look like at 66." She then makes a significant point about the potential biases in AI, recommending the documentary Coded Bias and the book Unmasking AI by Dr. Joy Buolamwini to explain why AI "got it wrong." This highlights the issue of AI systems being trained on biased data, which can lead to inaccurate or stereotypical representations, particularly of people of color.

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Does the U.S. want an auto industry? Autoline Network's John McElroy addressed the factors Michigan needs to address to support its signature industry at MichAuto On The Island. Read more from The Detroit News: https://lnkd.in/gNTYgXCA

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