#MiJobChat Twitter Chat to Provide Tips, Advice for Job Seekers

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WDA Workforce Development Agency
Job Connect Newsletter

may 18, 2015

May 19 #MiJobChat to Provide Tips, Advice for Job Seekers from Noon to 1 p.m.

MiJobChat

As Michigan’s economy continues to improve, more and better jobs are being created across the state. Currently, there are more than 90,000 jobs available on MiTalent.org, the State of Michigan’s official labor exchange system.

If you are looking for a job, or thinking about a new career, be sure to join the state of Michigan’s #MiJobChat Twitter Chat hosted by Pure Michigan Talent Connect, tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19th from Noon – 1 p.m. EST! 

“Get your questions ready! We’ll be chatting about job search techniques and best practices, tips on perfecting your resume, job opportunities and resources available to job seekers and much more,” said the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s, Andrew Belanger, Project Manager of Talent Resources and Social Media Manager for MiTalent.org.

During the Twitter Chat, employers, recruiters and workforce development partners from the following organizations will be participating:

§  State of Michigan – Michigan Civil Service Commission – Career Services

§  Ingenuity IEQ  

§  Capital Area Michigan Works!

§  Oakland County Michigan Works!

§  Hello West Michigan

“We are excited to have several featured partners participate in our first statewide Twitter chat. In addition to those featured partners, we are encouraging other workforce partners, employers and HR professionals to join the conversation. With a goal to assist job seekers with their job search and connect them with available resources and opportunities, we are looking forward to the chat and promoting Michigan as a great place to live, work and play,” said Belanger.

Here’s how you can participate in 5 simple steps: 

1. Follow @MiTalentOrg on Twitter.

2. Sign in to Twitter on May 19th from Noon – 1 p.m. EST. You can join us for a few questions or stay for the hour!

3. Tweet your questions to @MiTalentOrg. Make sure to use the hashtag #MiJobChat in your tweet.

4. Look out for our career tips from @MiTalentOrg and our featured partners during the chat.  Tweet your responses using hash tag, #MiJobChat.

5. Follow the #MiJobChat conversation on Twitter for tips and advice on finding the perfect opportunity for you.

MiTalent.org is your launch pad for new jobs, careers, and talent.  It is an online marketplace connecting Michigan’s job seekers and employers, and serves as a central hub linking all public and private stakeholders who support Michigan’s workforce.