- Pure Michigan Talent Connect
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Pure Michigan Talent Connect is the State of Michigan's web-based talent matchmaking site. It features information and resources that gives businesses the tools necessary to help identify and develop their talent base and job seekers the ability to search for new jobs and careers.
Who Can Benefit
Anyone who is looking for work, or planning their career should visit Pure Michigan Talent Connect at www.MiTalent.org. The site includes the Michigan Talent Bank, the Michigan Job Portal, and information on careers fairs and hiring events throughout the state.Unemployment insurance claimants without a definite call-back date must register for work by posting their resume on the Michigan Talent Bank and must have their registration verified by Michigan Works. Executive, professional and technical job seekers may also want to post their resume at the Pure Michigan Job Portal. MiTalent.org also contains a number of valuable tools and resources for those exploring new careers.
Features- Post a resume that will market your skills and abilities to employers.
- Review job openings posted by hundreds of employers in the Michigan Talent Bank System. The Talent bank also searches hundreds of other employment websites for jobs which match your search criteria.
- The Michigan Talent Bank can notify you via e-mail when a new job posting match your search criteria.
- Valuable career planning tools such as Career Matchmaker and Career Investment Calculator.
- Privacy safeguards have been taken to protect your privacy and ensure that security measures uphold the integrity of the system.
- Your resume will only be available to an employer who is registered in the system and who has been determined by administrators of the system to be a legitimate employer.
How To Develop A Resume On The Michigan Talent Bank
How To Access Services
Click on the Pure Michigan Talent Connect logo.
- Self-Service Resources
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Who Can Benefit
Anyone searching for a job or exploring a career change can take advantage of self-service resources. All self-service resources are available on a first-come, first-served basis during normal business hours - at no charge to the job seeker.
Features- Computers with high-speed Internet access are available for use in your job search.
- Prepare a resume and compose cover letters using common software applications. Post a resume and search for job openings on-line by accessing the Michigan Talent Bank.
- Useful website links and printed materials help you explore different careers, examine employment outlook for jobs, and review labor market information.
- Telephones, fax machines, a copy machine and scanner are on site for job seekers. Reference materials on job search techniques, interviewing hints and writing cover letters are also available.
- Reference materials are also available in our resource room.
How to Access Services
Visit the Michigan Works! Livingston Service Center during normal office hours (8 AM to 5 PM Mon-Fri). If you do not live in the Livingston County area and would like to be connected to a Michigan Works! Service Center closer to your home, call 1-800-285-WORKS. - Job Search Skills and Personalized Assistance
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Job seekers can work directly with a career counselor to receive individual assistance in job search skills in a variety of areas. Group workshops are also available.
Who Can Benefit
Job seekers who have not been successful finding work on their own, or job seekers with special needs are good candidates for these services.
Features
Personalized services are available on topics such as the following:- Creating effective resumes
- Developing your individual employment plan
- Identifying your marketable skills
- Success in the interview
- Conducting job search using the Internet
- Effective job search techniques
- Managing your finances during your job search
- Applications and cover letters
- Thank you letters and interview follow-up
How to Access Services
Individualized services are available on an appointment basis. Group workshops are scheduled monthly. Check with a customer service specialist to request an appointment or to sign up for a workshop.
