Need Job-Search Help in Michigan? Bring These Questions
Prepare for a useful conversation with a local workforce counselor.
Michigan Works! offers one-to-one career support, according to Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. The state describes help with career exploration, résumés, interview practice and access to resources such as computers and printers.
Make the first visit specific
Bring your current résumé if you have one, a few job postings and a short list of obstacles. You do not need a perfect document before asking for help.
“Can someone compare my résumé with this vacancy?”
“Is interview practice available?”
“Which training options relate to these roles?”
“What documents would I need for any program application?”
Ask about availability and eligibility
Services, appointments and funding opportunities can depend on the local office and program. The state says transportation or child-care assistance may be possible; that is not a guarantee that every visitor qualifies or that funds are available.
Use the official locator or call the published statewide connection number, 800-285-9675, to find a service center. Confirm its current hours and appointment process before traveling.
Leave with a next step
Write down what you agreed to do, any documents required and the next appointment or contact. If a suggested program is not suitable, explain the constraint so the adviser can discuss alternatives.
Use support alongside your own applications and employer research. A counseling session is most useful when it produces a concrete action you can take after you leave.