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The State of Michigan has published a video on how to file an online claim for unemployment benefits in Michigan. This 20 minute tutorial is designed to provide information on the Internet claims-filing process. It answers many of the typical questions asked by unemployed workers. We have provided a link below to view the tutorial for your convenience. (The dvd is available at the reference desk which can be viewed on any of the public computers on the first floor.)

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Kennedy, Joyce
This 3rd edition offers you information about the latest technological changes, interview strategies, and negotiation techniques to land the job of your dreams.

Krannich, Ronald L. and Krannich, Caryl Rae
Each chapter refers to a major mistake and then offers the job-seeker resources for avoiding such oversights.

Hansen, Katharine
A Foot In The Door offers techniques that will help those seeking their first job or new career openings land a position.

Richardson, Bradley
Eight Seps To Getting Back on Your Feet When You're Fired, Laid Off Or Your Business Venture Has Failed . . .and Finding More Job Satisfaction Than Ever Before.

Cummings, Betsy
A new career, a new start -- Jobs for the older worker -- Why part-time work pays -- Women in the workplace -- Mastering networking -- Retirement hurdles lead to work -- Other helpful chapters within this book.

Bolles, Richard Nelson
"A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers."

Shaprio, Cynthia
This book includes "44 Insider Secrets That Will Get You Hired."

This resource is "A Step-by-Step Guide To Preparing For Your Job Search."

Farr, Michael J.
Included in this book: Do a simple resume in about an hour -- Write a skills resume in just a few hours -- The 15-minute cover letter and other job search correspondence -- Use your resume on the internet -- A stupendous collection of professionally written and designed resumes.

Buckingham, Marcus
A useful business book introducing you to how your talents can be changed into strengths.

Susan Britton Whitcomb
The author tells the reader why the resumes work, giving numerous examples of what they look like before-and-after they are written.

The power of a great resume -- Why you need a resume and how it is processed on the other side of the desk.

Enelow, Wendy S.

This resource shows why particular techniques work in creating a cover letter. Readers are given tips on resumes, e-mail and scannable cover letters, thank-you letters, and dozens of sample opening paragraphs.

Block, Sandra
Will help you get a handle on family finances and made the most of your income by creating a family budget you can live with, start a savings plan, invest intelligently and take advantage of tax breaks.