The
Michigan Talent Bank |
Try
it today! |
“Whether
you are looking for a job or looking for employees, the Michigan
Talent Bank is the place to be. If you are a job seeker, search
more than 15,000 new job openings monthly and post your resume
so more than 40,000 employers can find it. If you are an employer,
sign up to search more than 600,000 resumes for the ideal
candidate and post your jobs to let job seekers find you.
Best of all, it's free for all users.” |
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HOW?
3
steps to register
3
steps to search jobs
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Job
search 1, 2, 3 |
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Registration
1, 2, 3 |
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Register |
1.
Go to http://www.michworks.org
(Michigan Talent Bank)
2.
Under “Job Seekers” click on “Create a Resume”
3.
After entering your name and contact number, you'll be directed
to create a User ID and PIN. DO NOT LOSE THIS INFORMATION
. Your User ID and PIN will allow you to create and
update your resume. |
2.
Create your resume. Just follow the steps. |
3.
Search for jobs. Once you have completed your
resume, you can apply for jobs on-line |
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Other
On-line Job Search Resources |
3
good websites for job searches |
http://www.mlive.com/jobs/
Search
help wanted ads from the Grand Rapids Press. Create a log
in and save your searches. |
http://www.michworks.org
The
Michigan Talent Bank also allows a person to search for jobs
and create a list of potential jobs without registering or
creating a resume. Simply go to the above home page and click
on “Search for Jobs”. Enter search criteria, such as “ Grand
Rapids ”, and then search. Select the ones you want to keep
by checking the box before each listing. |
http://www.snagajob.com/
This
resource claims to be “The #1 source for hourly employment”
and includes employers that may be more apt to employ
youth, such as fast food restaurants. |
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Plus
a few more |
For
a list of 48 websites compiled by Michigan Works that post
local jobs, click here:
http://www.ronirvine.net/job-seeking_websites.xls
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Tips
for Youth (and the rest of us) |
- Most
jobs that are advertised are skilled jobs, emphasizing the
importance of youth (and the rest of us) finishing high
school and pursuing further training.
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- Due
to so many posted jobs being skilled jobs, finding a job
for youth (and other unskilled folks) is going to be difficult.
These jobs tend to not be advertised because employers have
so many applications for non-skilled jobs already (often
from laid-off skilled adults).
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3
keys to finding jobs for youth (and
the rest of us) |
1.
Networking: who do you know that might be able
to get you an interview with an employer that is hiring? Do
an inventory of your personal network: who do you know that
could help? who do they know that could help get you an "in". |
2.
Expectations and Persistence: be prepared to
fill out many, many, many applications before getting an interview.
Be prepared for many interviews before you get the job. It
WILL take time and effort. Follow up regularly so the employer
knows you are serious and really want to work. |
3.
Get Skills—Employability Skills: learn all
you can about filling out an application properly, professional
resumes, interviewing skills, job search techniques, etc.
Take these workshops for free at Michigan Works!
(see below) |
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And
free workshops too??? |
For
information on the free workshops offered by our local one-stop
career center, Michigan Works! Kent & Allegan Counties,
go to http://www.michiganworkska.org
and click on “calendar”. This website is also a great resource
for find out more about the many, many programs and services
offered locally through Michigan Works! |
