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Ever wondered about how to make job networking sites like LinkedIn and Glassdoor work for you? Come to the Ann Arbor District Library (Downtown) 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14th to hear Paula Wishart from the University of Michigan Career Center discuss the keys to understanding networking. Then learn about the most successful popular social networking tools and how to use them effectively for job hunting. No registration required; meets in the Multi-Purpose Room located on the lower level.

Job Hunter

Need to brush up your interviewing skills? Wonder what your prospective employer might ask? The experts from Manpower will discuss the do's, the don'ts and the strategies for successful job interviews. Learn how to prepare, how to interact and how to follow-up with savvy and style.

Join us Tue 09/29 10:00 am - 11:00 am at the Downtown Library in the aadlfreespace room on the third floor. No registration necessary.

Job Hunter

If creating a resume and learning how to e-mail it to a prospective employer is on your To-Do list, join us Tuesday, September 15th and Wednesday, September 16th for a resume workshop with the experts from MichiganWorks! and the Ann Arbor District Library.

At the first session you'll learn how to create an online resume at MichiganWorks! and all about the employment services they offer. In the second session you'll learn how to create a resume and a free e-mail account with universal access.

Please note: You must be registered for the first session to attend the second session. Register Online or by calling 327-4555.

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Not exactly sure how to use the internet in your job search? Try looking at The Riley Guide. Also be sure to keep your eye on job postings on the Michigan Talent Bank website. You can search more than 15,000 new job openings monthly and post your resume so more than 40,000 employers can find it. You can also find information on local job fairs. The range of employers is diverse so the site is useful whether you are looking for your first career or a new career. You’ll be well on your way to getting the job you want!

Helping Hand

Michigan citizens have a new one-stop site for assistance with job searching, job training, health care, unemployment benefits, housing, family support and much more at Helping Hand. The site is easy to navigate and gets you quickly to the right state agency. Looking to improve your job-seeking closer to home? The Library's One Hour to Better Resumes class offers hands-on training for print and online resumes. Then proceed to our One Hour to Better Cover Letters and Employer Research and One Hour to Better Job Interviews with Manpower classes for a job search makeover!

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There is only ONE official website for filing for unemployment benefits in Michigan, the Unemployment Insurance Agency. And there is NO charge for filing for unemployment benefits in Michigan. The State is warning residents against using websites that charge fees to file claims for unemployment benefits. These companies are advertising on search engines and generating emails and they will attempt to get access to bank accounts, credit cards, and personal information from consumers. They may look "official" but they are NOT, so steer clear and stay safe!

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Also be sure to keep your eye on job postings on the Michigan Talent Bank website. You can search more than 15,000 new job openings monthly and post your resume so more than 40,000 employers can find it. You can also find information on local job fairs. The range of employers is diverse so the site is useful whether you are looking for your first career or a new career. You’ll be well on your way to getting the job you want!

Job hunter

Tuesday June 9, 2009: 10:00 am to 11:00 am -- Downtown Library: Training Center
*Registration required:
Want to outshine your competition when you apply for a job? At the first session of this workshop (Tuesday, June 9th, 10-11 am), you will learn the secrets to a great cover letter. This class will cover formatting, style and most importantly--content! Learn how doing just a little research about your potential employer will put you ahead of the rest!

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Consider attending Washtenaw Community College's "Winning the Job Search Race" employer panel on Tuesday, June 9 from noon to 1:20pm at the Cranes Liberal Art Building, room 175. The panel is made up of local employers who will give insights on what they look for in resumes, applications, and cover letters, as well as what they think is important in interviews, and much more! For more information and/or to register, please contact WCC Employment Services Center at 734-677-5155 or careers@wccnet.edu.

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Check out these job searching tips and job postings on the Michigan Talent Bank website. You can search more than 15,000 new job openings monthly and post your resume so more than 40,000 employers can find it. You can also find information on local job fairs. The range of employers is diverse so the site is useful whether you are looking for your first career or a new career. You’ll be well on your way to getting the job you want!