Manchester District Library is glad to help with your job search. The library offers:

• Books on careers, resume writing, interviewing, preparing for standardized tests, and more
• Computers with Microsoft Word for working on your resume
• An Internet connection for searching (see links below)
• Online skills improvement and test preparation
  (Learning Express Library - Learn a Test)
• Periodicals with local job ads
  (Business Direct Weekly, Manchester Enterprise, Ann Arbor News)
• Timesaving advice on information sources
• A typewriter for forms (ask at the desk)

Useful Sites for Job Hunters

• Michigan Talent Bank--post your resume online, search for jobs, find job fairs
• Michigan Electronic Library: Employment Links
  --links for jobs in Michigan and U.S.
• Resumes & Interviews
  Tips from JobWeb on cover letters, resumes, interviewing, and references
• Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency

General Job Postings Near Manchester

• Heritage Newspapers Classifieds
  --includes job ads for Manchester, Chelsea, Saline, Dexter, and Milan
• MLIVE Job Ads
  --job ads for Ann Arbor, Detroit, Jackson, Lansing, and other parts of Michigan
• 48158 Jobs
  --job ads near Manchester listed on Monster.com
• Lenawee Connection Employment Ads
  --jobs in Adrian, Hillsdale, Monroe, Tecumseh, etc.
• Monroe News
  -- employment classifieds in Monroe newspaper
• Ann Arbor Employers (AllStarJobs)
  --links to employers in Ann Arbor that post jobs on their Website.
• Ypsilanti Employers (AllStarJobs)
  --links to employers in Ypsilanti that post jobs on their Website.
• Jackson Employers (AllStarJobs)
  --links to employers in Jackson that post jobs on their Website.
• Lansing Employers (AllStarJobs)
  --links to employers in Lansing that post jobs on their Website.

Construction Sector

• Michigan Construction Jobs
  --includes information on apprentice programs

Education Sector

• Jobs at the University of Michigan
  --UM employs the largest number of people in the county
• EMU Employment Opportunities
  --postings at Eastern Michigan University
• WCC Human Resources
  --postings at Washtenaw Community College
• Concordia University Job Postings
  --postings for small college in Ann Arbor
• Michigan Teacher Network -- Jobs Region H
  --links to employment pages for K-12 schools in Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Monroe, and Washtenaw counties

Government Sector

• City of Ann Arbor Job Postings
  --temporary and permanent positions
• eWashtenaw Job Postings
  --jobs with Washtenaw County
• Michigan Department of Civil Service - Employment Information
  --links to information on job vacancies, civil service examinations, state job descriptions, etc.
• State of Michigan Corrections Career Opportunities
  --includes jobs at facilities in Ypsilanti, Jackson, Lansing, Plymouth.

Health Care Sector

• Chelsea Community Hospital Employment Opportunities
  --includes jobs for health professionals and other jobs not requiring health degrees
• Chelsea Retirement Communities Human Resources
  --includes employment coordinator contact
• Evangelical Homes of Michigan - Career Center
  --includes locations in Saline
• Nurse and Nursing Jobs in Michigan Cities
  --listings from HospitalSoup.com
• St. Joseph Mercy Health System - Career Opportunities
  --includes jobs for health professionals and other jobs not requiring health degrees
• Department of Veterans AffairsJob Opportunities
  --there is a VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, jobs are posted at federal site
• University of Michigan Health System

Manufacturing Sector

• Visteon
  --includes jobs in Chelsea, Saline, and Ypsilanti
• Ford North America Salaried Recruiting
  -- includes only salaried jobs at Ford
• GM Job Search
• Daimler Chrysler Careers
  --there is a Daimler Chrysler facility in Chelsea, Web site is difficult to use, you can ask librarian for help
• Hatch Stamping Company
  --automotive manufacturer in Chelsea
• JAC Products
  --automotive trim manufacturer in Saline
• McNaughton & Gunn Job Opportunities
  --book printer in Saline
• Associated Spring
  --includes locations in Saline and Plymouth
• Syron Engineering & Manufacturing
  --designs and manufactures industrial automation products in Saline
• Johnson Controls - Career Opportunities
  --manufactures automotive parts and building control systems, located in Plymouth

Retail and Services Sector

• SnagAJob-Ann Arbor
  --postings for jobs in retail and food service
• Meijer - Employment
  --grocery/retail/pharmacy
• Borders Group Careers
  --includes application for jobs in Borders stores and postings for jobs in Ann Arbor corporate office (business, IT, administrative, ...)
• Target Corporation Careers
  --includes jobs at Marshall Fields, Mervyns, and Target

Staffing Agencies

• Management Recruiters of Ann Arbor
  --"search and recruitment services for experienced professionals from office support through executive in a variety of specialties"
• Manpower
  --you can search for openings by zip code at this site

Technology Sector

• Automation Alley
  --search for jobs at a large number of technology companies in Southeast Michigan
• Michigan SmallTech
  --jobs in the microsystems industry, includes openings in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti
• Job Openings for Internet Professionals
  --posted by Washtenaw Community College
• Ann Arbor Association for Women in Computing
  --offers job club
• Creative Solutions
  --software company in Dexter
• Internet 2
  --in Ann Arbor
• MSC Software
  --creates simulation and product development software, has an office in Ann Arbor
• MTS Powertrain Technology Division
  --job ads for engineering facility in Ann Arbor
• Optimetrics, Inc.
  --provides specialized research and engineering services to government and industry, some jobs in Ann Arbor
• Proquest
  --electronic publisher with headquarters in Ann Arbor