The State of Michigan will host the first state-sponsored virtual career fair on February 15 from 10 am to 4 pm to connect talented IT and high tech professionals with employers. MiVirtualCareerFair: IT and High Tech will provide a platform for Michigan businesses to interact with and recruit highly-skilled job seekers from anywhere in the world within a live, 3-D virtual environment. The fair follows the December 2011 launch of Pure Michigan Talent Connect, an online talent marketplace bringing together thousands of jobs, unique career calculators and resources for employers seeking talent. Job seekers can register to attend and view informational videos at the MiVirtualCareerFair website.

Wednesday January 18, 2012: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Malletts Creek

Looking for a job? Join Kathleen McCollum to learn about searching and applying for jobs at umjobs.org. Learn tips like saving job searches, connecting with Careers at the U on Facebook or Twitter, and subscribing to emails and news feeds. Can't make it to the class? No worries, check out the How To Video.

Registration is not required and classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here to see the complete computer class schedule.

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Are you currently looking for a job, or know someone who is? Check out this new State of Michigan website called Pure Michigan Talent Connect developed to connect job seekers with employers at www.mitalent.org. You can search for jobs, post your resume, and learn about upcoming career events and job fairs. Find out which careers you're most suited for and calculate investments that will be made on your career path. Good luck in your search!

Pure Michigan Talent Connect provides a way for job seekers, employers, career explorers, entrepreneurs, and veterans to connect.
- Discover which industries need your skills with the Career Matchmaker.
- Calculate if a career change is worth the investment with the Career Investment Calculator.
- Find a job with the Job Portal.
- Post a job.

Some of the businesses that have pledged to participate in the Pure Michigan Talent Connect program are: Busch's Fresh Food Market, The Solar Specialist - Mechanical Energy Systems, Mid-America Machining, Merrill Technology Group, Cornerstone Staffing Solutions, and more.

You may also find a link to Pure Michigan Talent Connect in the Michigan Electronic Library Business and Jobs Gateway.

Do you need a resume? Check out the job specific resume templates available by Microsoft. You'll find resume templates for IT, HR, Sales, Nursing, Customer Service, and more. Click here to learn how.

More great resume writing resources:
Job & Career Accelerator
Learn Free Resume Writing
JobHuntersBible.com Resumes

Looking for Job Search websites? Check out the Small Business & Job Search Toolkit @ AADL.

On Thursday, December 1st, at 10 a.m., Governor Rick Snyder will talk at the Delta College University Center about his plan to re-align the skills of Michigan's Workforce with the needs of Michigan Employers. After the event, you may be able to find the transcript here.

Helpful resources @ AADL for job seekers and small businesses:
Small Business and Job Search Toolkit
Computer Classes @ AADL
Online Learning Resources

Related events @ AADL:
So You Think You Need a Website?
You Wrote a Novel, Now What?
Finding Grant Funding For Community Nonprofits
How To Achieve Student Success

The Michigan College Access Portal (MichiganCAP for short) is brought to you by ConnectEdu, Inc, a company providing web-based solutions for education and employment transitions. MichiganCAP guides high school students and their families through the transition to college as well as serving adult learners and job seekers. This easy-to-use web tool will help folks create a resume, compare colleges, calculate college costs, track test scores, track references, connect with others, and more. Register now and/or sign up for email updates.

Check out other resources for job seekers in Michigan:
MEDC Job Portal, brought to you by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
Michigan Talent Bank, brought to you by the Michigan Works Association

Don't forget about the resources available @ AADL.org:
Small Business & Job Search Toolkit
Employment & Job Sites
LearningExpress Library Job & Career Accelerator

Looking for a job? Check out the job search classes @ AADL.

Applying for Jobs Online
Thursday November 3, 2011: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Downtown Library
Learn how to use online forms, job applications, and job sites like Career Builder.

Social Networking for Job Search
Tuesday November 8, 2011: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Downtown Library
Learn how you can use social networking websites such as LinkedIn and Twitter in your job search.

UMjobs.org
Tuesday November 8, 2011: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm - Pittsfield Branch
Join Kathleen McCollum, a Business Systems Analyst from the University of Michigan Human Resources office, to learn how to search and apply for jobs at the University of Michigan.

Classes open 15 minutes before the start of class and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is not required. Please click here for the class schedule or call 734-327-4555 if you have any questions.

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Getting frustrated in your job search? Many job seekers rely exclusively on techniques less likely to generate positive results. If most of your job search efforts revolve around internet job boards, this is a topic you'll want to experience. Learn simple and effective techniques to identify and chase potential employment opportunities not found on internet job boards or in classified advertisements. Attend the Tapping Into the Hidden Job Market workshop at St. Francis of Assisi, Ann Arbor, Parish Activities Center on Monday, October 17th. at 7:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. This event is free but registration through the St. Francis of Assisi website is required.