This document provides information about services available at Michigan Works to assist with career transitions and job searches. It outlines workshops on developing career plans, resume writing, interview skills, and networking. It also describes available resources like career advising, job boards, testing and assessments, computer access, and assistance for veterans and entrepreneurs. The goal is to provide job seekers with a wide range of tools and support.

1. Welcome

2. 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.

3. in a tough job market
Learn the skills required to land
a great opportunity

4. 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.

5. 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

6. Join us
for an exciting
workshop series
offered every week

7. Land
the
Job!
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How to Get a Job in a Tough Economy:
The Six Steps to a Successful Career Transition

8.  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

9. 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 Get
the Job You Want!

10.  Step 5 The Top 5 Most Effective Job Search
Strategies!
 Step 6 Interviewing & Negotiating Tips
to Land the Job!
How to Get a Job in a Tough Economy:
The Six Steps to a Successful Career Transition

11. for other great activities to
enhance your job search
Join us

12.  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

13.  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:

14. 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)

15. Explore Opportunities
to Start Your Own Business

16.  Start Your Own Business Workshop
(third Friday of every month, 9 AM to 4 PM)
 Drop In Sessions for New Entrepreneurs
 Business Ideas
 Business Plan
Development
 Marketing

17.  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-loans
The shortest distance between innovation & opportunity.

18.  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

19. Take Advantage of Other
Resources
in the Career Transition Center to
Enhance Your Success

20. 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

21. Participate in Job Fairs

22. Speak to a Veteran Employment
Representative for
Individualized Services

23. Take advantage of the
free Internet access in the
Wireless Network Lounge

24.  Explore your thinking,
occupational interests and
behavioral traits
 Highlight your qualities,
talents & natural aspirations
 Assess compatible careers
Job FitTM
Survey

25. Use InterviewStream®
to
Simulate and Record Interviews

26. Reserve a Private Office

27. Register for Unemployment

28. Post Your Resume on the
Michigan Talent Bank

29. Find out about Industry Trends
And Emerging Occupations

30. Job Leads
Check out hot

31. Utilize computers, the Internet,
copiers, fax, reference materials,
etc…

32. Meet with Career Advisors to
Explore Career Options
and Retraining Opportunities

33. Get Career Advice

34. Research Education and Training
Opportunities

35. A Wealth of Resources to Support
You in Making a Smooth
Career Transition