MICHIGAN TALENT BANK INSTRUCTIONS FOR JOB SEEKERS
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To begin using the Michigan Talent Bank, follow these simple instructions:
To Search For Jobs on the Michigan Talent Bank
- Click on Job Seeker at the top of the page or fill in the information in the search box on the main page.
- Click on Job Search. Choose a city and how far you are willing to work from that city. OR
- Enter a Job Title or Key Word and click Search.
- Scroll down the page and click on a Job Title to view the complete results, including directions on how to apply.
- Review the job information to make sure you qualify before applying.
- Follow the directions above "contact information" on how to apply for job listing.
- GOOD LUCK!
To post your resume on the Michigan Talent Bank
- Go to Job Seeker:Looking for a Job on the main page. Click on Create a Resume to create your resume.
- Fill in the requested information. All fields marked with a red asterisk are required to be completed. The green question mark will provide
help if needed. - Once you agree to the terms, you will be asked to Create your User ID and PIN. Click on Continue. Be sure to keep a record of this
information. - You may choose to enter all the information or upload a current copy of your resume. Fill in the required information and click Continue.
- Complete the blanks for required information. At the bottom of the page, you have the option to Save Now, Spell Check or Continue. A
status bar at the top of the page will show you how much you have completed. - Once you have entered all information, hit the Submit button. You will see a status page which tells you your resume has been entered.
From this page, you will be able to edit your resume, view and print your resume, edit your profile, and see how many times your resume
has been found and viewed by employers. - From here, you may click on Search for Jobs, which will search for available jobs based on the information you entered on your resume.
- You may also use this Michigan Talent Bank to create a cover letter to send out with your resume.
- For optimal results, fill in all areas on the resume builder using keywords to make your resume attractive.
To Update Your Resume on the Michigan Talent Bank
- From the Michigan Talent Bank Home Page, enter your User ID and PIN and click Login/Update Resume.
- You will be brought to the My Account page. From this page, you will be able to edit your resume, view and print your resume, edit your
profile, and see how many times your resume has been found and viewed by employers. - To Edit your resume, clink on Edit Resume. Here, you may change the resume type to combination, functional, or chronological. Follow
the prompts at the bottom of the page to continue. - If you do not need to make changes to information in your resume, you may use the Quick Update option on the left hand side of the My
Account Page.