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      • How to Manage Your Career During an Economic Downturn
        01/30/09
        The economy is reeling under the pressures of a downturn. Unemployment rates are staggering and layoffs are at an all-time high. The current economic climate calls for a robust career management plan, one that will, despite the recession-like conditions, catapult your career to new heights.
      • State Of The Art Job Boards
        01/29/09
        Just about everyone uses them these days. Job boards, I
        mean. Whether you're an in-house corporate recruiter, a
        staffing firm recruiter or an executive search consultant,
        job boards are now an integral part of how our jobs get
        done. But, are we making the best use of their s

      • How to tell if you live in MN by Jeff Foxworthy
        01/27/09
        Jeff Foxworthy on Minnesota:


        If you consider it a sport to gather your food by drilling through
        18 inches of ice and sitting there all day hoping that the food will swim by,

        You might live in Minnesota...


        If you're proud that your state mak

      • Praise Gives a Psychological Raise
        01/27/09
        In this uncertain job market, with employees worrying about the health of their companies and their own futures, encouragement is especially reassuring. In tough economic times, when companies need to re-evaluate raises and bonuses, a positive word can ease tensions and promote productivity.
      • Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility
        01/23/09
        If your organization uses flexibility as a tool to enhance business and employee success, apply for the Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility and receive national and local recognition as an employer of choice!

        The Twin Cities and St. Cloud are two of onl

      • E-mailing Resumes: The Good, The Bad, The Unexpected
        01/22/09
        Here's an article is based on an e-mail from
        a "recently re-employed UNIX Guru." Fresh from a relatively
        short period of unemployment, he still identifies with those
        still in job search mode and he wanted to share a few
        pointers regarding e-mailing of resumes in t

      • Minnesota Unemployment Up in December 2008
        01/22/09
        Minnesota's unemployment rate rose half a percentage point to 6.9 percent in December on a seasonally adjusted basis. Employment fell by 11,800 over the month on a seasonally adjusted basis.

        Source Minnesota DEED

      • Interview Research Checklist
        01/20/09
        To stand out from other applicants for the same position,
        you must know about the company and its products or
        services. Be proactive - company information may be
        available through the Internet. Check out the largest
        library in your area. They have information available in

      • When Work Works Initiative
        01/16/09
        If your organization uses flexibility as a tool to enhance business and
        employee success, apply for the Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Business
        Excellence in Workplace Flexibility and receive national and local
        recognition as an employer of choice!

        The Twin Cities and St. Cloud

      • MINNESOTAJOBS.COM Myth Buster!
        01/15/09
        Myth: MINNESOTAJOBS.COM is a job board.

        Busted!
        Although our emphasis is with job postings, we have many
        other things to offer job seekers. By providing a variety of
        useful content MINNESOTAJOBS.COM will be a destination
        before, during and after the job hunt.

      • Managing Conflict Using Problem-Solving
        01/14/09
        One method to use in managing conflict more constructively draws from the field of problem-solving. With this approach, the individuals involved, or a facilitator, work on a definition of what the problem really is. Once we all have a clear understanding of what the problem is, we can generate all k

      • December 31st, 2008 Scholarship Winner
        01/12/09
        Our December 31st, 2008 winner was Matthew Hippen.

        Matthew is currently attending Minnesota State University - Mankato and is majoring in Accounting.

        Our next quarterly scholarship will be awarded March 31st, 2009

        For more information about our scholarships, please

      • Tips for Writing Persuasive Cover Letters
        01/09/09
        Tips for Writing Persuasive Cover Letters

        There is so much talk about writing a perfect resume, but
        many job seekers don’t pay much attention to the document
        that actually precedes it: the cover letter. A well-written
        cover letter can not only deliver a solid first impressi

      • Minnesota Job Networks
        01/06/09
        Minnesota Job Networks

        Networking is a powerful tool that can catapult even
        ordinary careers to extraordinary heights. From entry level
        employees to business owners to politicians, individuals at
        all levels have leveraged networking to achieve their
        professional aspira

      • Employer Videos on MINNESOTAJOBS.COM
        01/05/09
        Employer Videos on MINNESOTAJOBS.COM

        Communicate the value of your company to potential job
        seekers like never before.

        If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video is worth a
        thousand pictures!

        Our unique employer videos feature the strengths of your

  • 2008