(10/05/12) - The U.S. Labor Department reports jobless numbers fell to 7.8 percent in September and 114,000 new jobs were created.
But still, thousands of people in Michigan are out of work.
According the latest jobless numbers, unemployment in Michigan is at 9.4 percent.
Many people have been out of work for so long they have stopped looking work or have settled for part time jobs.
On Friday, Tory Johnson stopped by ABC12. She is a Good Morning America contributor who offers advice on how to save money and jump start careers.
She said some job hunters make the mistake of starting and ending their job search online.
"The majority of your efforts have to be placed on connecting with other people directly. So you might find the position online and apply to it online. But you do not stop there. You find someone who works at the company. Look at your own network. Cold call if you don't know anyone."
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:01:25 GMT
(05/22/13) - It's life in prison for three people convicted in the carjacking and murder of Leslie Mills, in Flint Township, in March of 2012. Leslie's husband, Kevin Mills, addressed each one of them
It's life in prison for three people convicted in the carjacking and murder of Leslie Mills, in Flint Township, in March of 2012.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:47 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:47:50 GMT
(5/23/13) - A shooting in Saginaw sends 4 people to the hospital Thursday evening and police say at least one victim is female. It happened during some type of "pre-prom" meet up in the parking lot
(5/23/13) - A shooting in Saginaw sends 4 people to the hospital Thursday evening and police say at least one victim is female. It happened during some type of "pre-prom" meet up in the parking lot
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:22 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:22:35 GMT
(5/23/2013) - Just weeks after major flooding across mid-Michigan, Midland residents are once again on alert. The National Weather Service is predicting the Tittabawassee River will crest at 22 and a
Just weeks after major flooding across mid-Michigan, Midland residents are once again on alert. The National Weather Service is predicting the Tittabawassee River will crest at 22 and a half feet Friday morning.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:20:53 GMT
Parents will have more choices about where to send their kids to school next year. 32 new charters schools will open in the state. Many of those schools will open in urban areas like Flint and Detro
Parents will have more choices about where to send their kids to school next year.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:20:10 GMT
(5/23/2013) - Fenton's downtown revitalization efforts are taking another big step forward. Three major tenants have signed on to be part of the city's new "Cornerstone" development. The 4 story building
Fenton's downtown revitalization efforts are taking another big step forward. Three major tenants have signed on to be part of the city's new "Cornerstone" development.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:19 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:19:13 GMT
(5/23/2013) - They have been given the honor of making sure visitors have a comfortable stay in Genesee County. Thursday night, the best of the best in the service industry were honored for their work.
They have been given the honor of making sure visitors have a comfortable stay in Genesee County. Thursday night, the best of the best in the service industry were honored for their work.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:30:01 GMT
(05/23/13)--More than 700 city of Saginaw retirees will notice changes to their health care benefits come July first. Those changes are brining bigger health care expenses. Retirees received a letter
More than 700 city of Saginaw retirees will notice changes to their health care benefits come July 1.
