Welcome

Michigan Works! is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program that is supported by the State of Michigan.Auxiliary aid services are available on request for individuals with disabilities.

in a tough job market

Learn the skills required to land

a great opportunity

Code of Conduct In order to provide an environment conducive to job

searching, the use of cell phones in the resource room is prohibited. If you need to use your cell phone please do so in the lobby area.

Job seekers should have a professional appearance when using the Career Transition Center. There are always potential employers in the Center and you should always be prepared.

There is no food or drink allowed into the resource room for the protection of our computers and other equipment.

Job Seeker Services Offered Six Steps to a Successful Career Transition

Post Six Step Workshops and Activities

On Call Career Advisor

Appointments With Career Advisors

Job Fairs

Staff Assisted and/or Self Services

Computer, Fax, Copier, and Printer Use

Access to the Internet and the Michigan Talent Bank

Interview and Meeting Rooms Available

Fidelity Bonding

Join usfor an exciting

workshop seriesoffered every week

Land the

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How to Get a Job in a Tough Economy:The Six Steps to a Successful Career Transition

Step 1 Maintaining a Positive Perspective during the Career Transition Process.

Step 2 Designing Your Future:Developing an Effective Career Transition Plan.

How to Get a Job in a Tough Economy:The Six Steps to a Successful Career Transition

How to Get a Job in a Tough Economy:The Six Steps to a Successful Career Transition

Step 3 What’s Hot?The Latest Research on Employment Trends.

Step 4 Creating a Great Resume to Getthe Job You Want!

Step 5 The Top 5 Most Effective Job Search Strategies!

Step 6 Interviewing & Negotiating Tipsto Land the Job!

How to Get a Job in a Tough Economy:The Six Steps to a Successful Career Transition

for other great activities to enhance your job search

Join us

Drop In Sessions:

Targeting your job search based on your career plan

Packaging yourself

Networking

Job Clubs

How to Get a Job in a Tough Economy:The Six Steps to a Successful Career Transition

Share your personal job searching stories

Give advice, assistance and support to other participants

Learn new ways to approach resume writing and interviewing techniques

Explore networking methods and expand contacts

Job Clubs:

Partners We Work With Local Employers

Ann Arbor Spark

Michigan Small Business Technical Development Center (MISBTDC)

Washtenaw Literacy

Educational Institutions Including

o Eastern Michigan University (EMU)

o University of Michigan (UM)

o Washtenaw Community College (WCC)

Explore Opportunitiesto Start Your Own Business

Start Your Own Business Workshop(third Friday of every month, 9 AM to 4 PM)

Drop In Sessions for New Entrepreneurs

Business Ideas

Business PlanDevelopment

Marketing

Other Workshops:

Shifting Gears from Corporate Manager to Small Business Manager.

Boot Camp for Entrepreneurial Start-Ups.

Other Services:

Attract new businesses

Labor Market Information

Staffing and recruitment services

Referrals to funders/investors

Business acceleration consulting

Business Incubators

Micro-loansThe shortest distance between innovation & opportunity.

One-on-one consulting and coaching for small businesses.

Workshops for business owners including:

Fast Track New Venture

Fundamentals of Starting Your Own Business

Developing a Business Plan

Fiscal Fitness for Growing Businesses

Retail Survival Guide

Marketing a Small Business

Take Advantage of Other

Resourcesin the Career Transition Center to

Enhance Your Success

Ann Arbor Jobs Blog

A new resource for job seekers. Includes tips for success, job openings, events and more.

http://annarborjobs.wordpress.com/

KeepMichiganWorking.com

This website will provide job openings, job fair information, unemployment & Michigan Works office locations, financial

assistance, resume building help and much more.

www.keepmichiganworking.com

New Online Resources for Career Transition

Participate in Job Fairs

Speak to a Veteran Employment Representative for

Individualized Services

Take advantage of thefree Internet access in the

Wireless Network Lounge

Explore your thinking, occupational interests and behavioral traits

Highlight your qualities, talents & natural aspirations

Assess compatible careers

Job Fit TM Survey

Use InterviewStream® toSimulate and Record Interviews

Reserve a Private Office

Register for Unemployment

Post Your Resume on the

Michigan Talent Bank

Find out about Industry TrendsAnd Emerging Occupations

Job LeadsCheck out hot

Utilize computers, the Internet, copiers, fax, reference materials,

etc…

Meet with Career Advisors to

Explore Career Options and Retraining Opportunities

Get Career Advice

Research Education and Training Opportunities

A Wealth of Resources to Support You in Making a Smooth

Career Transition