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  • 2009
    • November
    • October
      • Top Five Resume Myths Exposed
        10/29/09
        From screening job applications to conducting interviews, hiring practices have undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade. Despite all the changes, common resume myths continue to plague job search practices at all levels.

        Full Article http://minnesotajobs.com/article.php?a

      • Praise Gives a Psychological Raise
        10/26/09
        Here's an article by Harvey Mackay that points out a simple way to make employees feel appreciated.

        http://minnesotajobs.com/HRSection/articles/praise.php

      • Do You Need Health Insurance?
        10/23/09
        Medica have affordable plans.
        Visit http://bit.ly/2Cf33W for details.

        Whether you have insurance coverage through COBRA or not, the high costs of that coverage can make it difficult for some families to stay insured. Medica offers plans at a price you can afford.

      • Check out a list of staffing/search companies
        10/21/09
        We have a wide variety of staffing/search companies at http://minnesotajobs.com/premierbusinessssfirms.php

      • Have You Joined Our LinkedIn Group?
        10/20/09
        Stay up to date with MINNESOTAJOBS.COM by joining our LinkedIn group. http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1920121

      • Find our jobs listed in Twitter
        10/19/09
        We list our jobs on Twitter as soon as they are posted on our site. Choose to get tweets about all our jobs or just jobs that are in your field. We've got handy links so you can follow us. Our twitter jobs page is at MINNESOTAJOBS.COM/twitterjobs.php.

      • We've got a searchable Minnesota salary survey on our site
        10/16/09
        They are updated quarterly. They are based on informational interviews the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development performs with employers throughout Minnesota. You can find a simple salary survey search box on our main page.

        Are you being paid fairly?

      • Combating Workplace Negativity
        10/16/09
        Workplace negativity is a serious problem that requires a detailed and comprehensive solution involving long-term planning and dedication to change. This article will give you some insights and tips on how to deal with individual negativity: yours and your co-workers.

        http://minnesotajob

      • Check out our job fair/ career event calendar!
        10/15/09
        Our job fair / career event calendar can be found at http://minnesotajobs.com/cgi-bin/jscal/cal.cgi

      • MN unemployment down in September - Beats national trend!
        10/15/09

        Minnesota Unemployment Rate Falls to 7.3 Percent
        ~ Employers Shed 7,900 Jobs in September ~

        ST. PAUL – Minnesota’s unemployment rate fell 0.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted 7.3 percent in September, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment

      • Bad Job Boards
        10/13/09
        We've put together a blog that lists bad job boards and ideas and comments about scam job postings, emails, etc. Check it out at BadJobBoards.com.

        Please leave a comment if you've had bad experiences using the Internet as a recruitment tool.

      • MN jobs by category on Twitter
        10/11/09
        Find Minnesota jobs by category on Twitter. Visit MINNESOTAJOBS.COM/twitterjobs.php and select a category.

      • Just a bit of a diversion
        10/09/09
        Are you smarter than a cat? http://bit.ly/Lfuxh

        Take a short break form job hunting.

        This cat wants to get out. Can you stop it?

      • Find HR Events on MINNESOTAJOBS.COM
        10/09/09
        Check out our HR Event Calendar! We are constantly updating it to make sure we have all the latest events.

        http://minnesotajobs.com/cgi-bin/empcal/cal.cgi

      • Niche Job Boards - The Correlation to Recruiting Success
        10/07/09
        Working with a quality, well-marketed, niche job board to
        perform a micro-focused career search for your next new hire
        is "the new essential strategy" of savvy hiring managers and
        HR departments. These specialized sites can focus on a
        particular industry, a segment of a

      • Our September 30th Scholarship Winner is Kyle Reinhart!
        10/05/09
        Are you enrolled in a Minnesota college? If so, then check out our scholarship drawing! Our next winner will be chosen on December 31st, 2009.

        http://minnesotajobs.com/scholarships/index.php

      • Thinking of a new career? Check out our career video page.
        10/02/09
        We've amassed a big list of career videos on just about every type of career. We've categorized them. We even have a bunch of them in Spanish. This is a super quick way to just explore various types of careers.

        Career Video Link

      • Great List of HR Recruiting Tips and Articles
        10/01/09
        We have a great list of HR Recruiting Tips and Articles. Check them out at http://minnesotajobs.com/HRSection/articlesindex.php

    • September
      • Twitter essentials - Start out right
        09/30/09
        The Dummies book series has put together some basic information on using Twitter. Here are a couple useful articles:

        What not to do:

        http://bit.ly/lFRrC


        Eight (8) articles for beginners:

        http://bit.ly/1aHHac

      • MN Job Hunters - Great LinkedIn Group!
        09/28/09
        Check out another GREAT LinkedIn group we're a part of - MN Job Hunters. This group is to help promote networking for job hunters in Minnesota. http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=1565257

      • Spotlighted Training Company - Rasmussen College
        09/24/09
        Program areas include: Allied Health, Business, Education,
        Justice Studies, Nursing, Technology and Design. Fully
        online programs available.

        Rasmussen College offers online and campus-based Bachelor's
        and Associate's degrees for today's student. As a Regional

      • 5 Tips to Capturing the Job with a Thank You Letter
        09/23/09
        Is there any other interviewing technique that will set you
        apart like a Thank You Letter? Possibly not – and studies
        have shown that only 20% of candidates remember this crucial
        step, and of that figure, nearly 80% get hired!

        http://minnesotajobs.com/article.php?article_i

      • Employers - the truth about bulk job postings
        09/22/09
        Myth Buster - Time Limits on Multiple Job Slots

        Myth: I plan on having multiple job openings so I'd like to
        purchase a block of job posting slots. I'm afraid if I buy
        them now, they might expire before I use them.

        Busted: MINNESOTAJOBS.COM offers discounts

      • We've added job specific categories on Twitter
        09/22/09
        Visit MINNESOTAJBOS.COM/twitterjobs.php to follow our job specific categories. Get tweets on the types of jobs you are looking for as soon as they are posted.

      • Diversity Discussion Group - Oct. 9th
        09/21/09
        Drop by the HRP-MN Diversity Discussion Group Friday morning Oct. 9th at 8:30. I've been to many of these monthly meetings and found them to be very interesting. Typically the focus is on workplace diversity. It's located at the Black Bear Crossing in Como Park. For more information, visit

      • Minnesota Job Networks
        09/17/09
        Are you looking for networking groups near you? We have a great list at http://MINNESOTAJOBS.COM/mnjobnetworks.php

      • You Lie!
        09/16/09
        Here's a good analysis of the Joe Wilson comment...

        "You Lie!" was a knee jerk reaction to deeper feelings help by Joe Wilson according to this New York Times columnist.

        http://bit.ly/497yB

      • 4 Ways to Find the Best Employers
        09/15/09
        "How can I find the best companies to work for?"

        That's a question most job seekers ask almost daily.

        It's hard to answer ... because it's the wrong question.

        Here's the real issue beneath that question: "I don't want to hav

      • Scholarship program ends the end of September
        09/15/09
        Every quarter, MINNESOTAJOBS.COM offers a $1000 scholarship to a student attending or planning to attend a Minnesota school of higher learning. The quarter's scholarship ends on September 30th. If you are in an undergraduate program or plan to be in one in 3 months, please visit http://MINNESOT

      • Virtual College Fair at MINNESOTAJOBS.COM
        09/14/09
        Are you looking for a new career? Do you need to sharpen your skills? Check out our Virtual College Fair at http://minnesotajobs.com/collegefair

      • Diversion: 50 things that are being killed by the internet
        09/11/09
        An interesting article. How things have radically changed in the last 15 or so years. Institutions that have been around for 50,100,1000 years are being displaced. This article is from a paper in the UK so some of the terminology will be a bit non-Minnesotan: http://bit.ly/11TwID

      • minnesotajobs and mnjobs Twitter Accounts - The diference
        09/10/09
        The minnesotajobs and mnjobs twitter accounts have separate purposes.

        minnesotajobs twitter account
        http://twitter.com/minnesotajobs will list new employers using us, general tips on using our Web site, new and existing features, employment market news, etc. We will occasionally list

      • WEDDLE's Research Factoid: How Good Are Employees Sourced Online?
        09/09/09
        WEDDLE's continuously conducts both primary and secondary
        research on the Best Practices in employment and HR
        leadership. Recently, we began to explore what kind of
        results recruiters are actually achieving online. Previous
        WEDDLE's research revealed that that over half

      • Human Resource and Recruiting Article Listing
        09/09/09
        You may be interested in our articles. We have a wide variety of HR and recruiting related topics.

        http://minnesotajobs.com/HRSection/articlesindex.php

      • Get the FAQs on the rights of employees and protected groups
        09/08/09
        Get the FAQs on the rights of employees and protected groups

        Velma Kolbel, the commissioner of the MN Department of Human Rights has been writing a kind of FAQ in a series of columns on the MN Dept of Human Rights Web site. These direct questions and short answers are a good read for ever

      • Have you seen our Search Firm pages?
        09/08/09
        The Business, Medical, & Management Search Firms are located here.

        The Technical, Engineering & IT Search Firms are located here.

      • Lots of good comments on the BadJobBoards.com blog
        09/04/09
        Thanks everyone for your insights and comments on the BadJobBoards.com blog. I'm looking into adding a section about scam job postings. It looks like there are a lot of them out there! Keep the comments coming!

      • Upgraded Single Job Posting Page
        09/02/09
        We've made a change to how employers can post single jobs. The process has been simplified. Check out our new form at http://MINNESOTAJOBS.COM/singlejobposting.php

      • Quarterly Scholarship Available
        09/01/09
        A $1000 scholarship is available on September 31st. It is a scholarship we offer every quarter. We select one person from the list of people that complete our form at http://MINNESOTAJOBS.COM/scholarships

        If you don't get it this time, you can re-apply each quarter. We've been g

      • HVAC Design Engineer / Designer - Minneapolis
        09/01/09
        Mechanical designer or engineer experienced in the design of HVAC systems for commercial buildings. In addition to design, responsibilities include project management, directing other team members and interacting with clients.
        Skills:
        * 2 or 4 year degree in Mechanical Drafting/ Engineerin

    • August
      • New job - Goodwill Easter Seals - PT E-commerce Photographer
        08/28/09
        This looks like an interesting job for someone developing a career in photography. The details are at http://minnesotajobs.com/view.php?job_id=993251.

        For more cool Goodwill Easter Seals jobs, check out http://minnesotajobs.com/view.php?company_id=52

      • Advice: Know the answer to these 100 interview questions
        08/27/09
        Here is a great list of typical interview questions. Can you give quick answers to them?

        Tell me about yourself.
        What are your strengths?
        What are your weaknesses?
        Who was your favorite manager and why?
        What kind of personality do you work best with and why?
        Why d

      • List of bad job boards - Let's make one
        08/26/09
        I woke up this morning feeling like an activist. I must have had a dream I don't remember. Anyway, I put up a quick Word Press Web site called BadJobBoards.com.

        When you run into a bad job board, please visit http://BadJobBoards.com and let us know.

        We're looking for

      • Don't Forget Our Employment Services/Search Firm Pages!
        08/26/09
        Check out our list of technical employment services firms at http://MINNESOTAJOBS.COM/premiertechnicalss.php

        We have a big list of business/management search firms at http://MINNESOTAJOBS.COM/premierbusinessssfirms.php

      • Mobile Site - getting there - m.minnesotajobs.com
        08/24/09
        We've added some upgrades to our mobile site to make it easier to use. It's still in beta however. Please visit http://m.minnesotajobs.com and let us know what you thing.

      • We've updated our job seeker article listing!
        08/20/09
        You can get help with finding a job by checking out our articles here.

      • July MN unemployment rate dropped to 8.1% from 8.4% in June.
        08/20/09
        Minnesota employers added 10,300 jobs over the month in July and the unemployment rate dropped to 8.1 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis.

        The number of Unemployment Insurance initial claims in July dropped slightly from June to 44,221 on a seasonally adjusted basis. There were 31,40

      • How to Make Your Employees Feel Valued Even in Tough Economic Times
        08/19/09
        Seasoned employers know that in rough times their greatest assets are not their services or their products but their employees. Finding smart ways to reward them and help them feel valued is the key to ensuring your company weathers stormy waters.

        For the full article, click here.

      • Struggling to Build a Successful Network for Your Job Hunt?
        08/18/09

        For job searching in today's hotly competitive market,
        nothing tops networking to build your reputation and expand
        your centers of influence.

        Here are some ways to address the question of where to start
        with your personal network, and ways to build a strong

      • Training Companies on MINNESTOAJOBS.COM
        08/12/09
        Learn about getting a new education in Minnesota at http://MINNESOTAJOBS.COM/trainingcompanies.php

      • Watch out for scam job search scams
        08/07/09
        Here's a good article on some of the scams people are encountering doing on-line job searches:
        http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/06/techn

        We've seen job sites that list a job, have an application form and the application never reaches the company. Your identity has been stolen

      • Employee Handbooks That Work
        08/04/09
        Employee handbooks need a public relations makeover. The rise in breach of contract lawsuits involving employee handbooks has left many employers feeling betrayed by their handbooks and doubting whether they are worth the trouble.

        Click here for full article.

    • July
      • Do Your Homework After the Interview Too
        07/30/09
        After a job interview, do you know what happens in the office of the recruiter, personnel manager or boss you just visited? They close the door and take out an evaluation form or a recording device and pass judgment on your future. In other words, they do their homework.

        I'm astonish

      • Niche Job Boards - The Correlation to Recruiting Success
        07/29/09
        Working with a quality, well-marketed, niche job board to perform a micro-focused career search for your next new hire is "the new essential strategy" of savvy hiring managers and HR departments. These specialized sites can focus on a particular industry, a segment of a certain field, or e

      • Need to see what you're worth? Check out our Salary Survey!
        07/23/09
        Our Salary Survey is based on the most up-to-date information provided by the Minnesota Department of Economic Security. Periodically, the MN DEED surveys employers throughout the state on their employee salaries.

        Click here to use our salary survey.

      • Tip: We list jbos by category
        07/23/09
        Here's our list of job categories:
        Accounting / Auditing Jobs
        Administrative / Support Services Jobs
        Advertising / Marketing / PR Jobs
        Agriculture / Food Production Jobs
        Architecture / Building Trades / Construction Jobs
        Automotive Jobs
        Biotech / R and D / Sci

      • Should You Hire New Employees in a Slow Economy?
        07/22/09
        Unemployment figures are at an all time high and companies continue on the course of downsizing. So should your company actual be hiring when most organizations are scaling back? If your organization wants to be one of the key players when the economy turns around, then the time to prepare for the t

      • Re-inventing Yourself after a Lay-Off
        07/21/09
        Were you recently down-sized and find yourself contemplating
        a career change? Reports indicate that on average,
        individuals change careers five or six times during their
        working life. While unemployment rates are at an all-time
        high, many folks are using this time to re-invent
      • Rationalizing Your Work Environment
        07/20/09
        It is easy to criticize - your current job. What needs to happen before spending time and resources investigating other opportunities is to assess your current job environment.

        There are three basic reasons for staying at a position that are also going to be three factors that will direct

      • Unemployment rate up just a bit in June
        07/16/09
        Minnesota lost 16,700 jobs and the unemployment rate increased to 8.4 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in June.

        Source MN DEED

      • 10 Tips to Stop Budget Cuts Effecting Your Recruitment
        07/14/09
        If you still need to recruit new staff then it's time to adopt a different recruitment strategy. I hope the following ten tips can help you do that.

        Click here for the full article.

      • What Resume Fits Me?
        07/13/09
        Have you ever wondered what type of resume suits you? Here's a few ways to pick.

        Click Here for the full article.

      • The Diversity Minnesota July Newsletter is Available
        07/09/09
        Diversity Minnesota has the July Diversity Newsletter Available

        This month's edition includes:
        Featured Diversity Leader - State of Minnesota Department of Corrections
        Featured Organization - HIRED
        Article - The Power of Personal Perception
        Sponsor Spotlight - Met

      • MINNESOTAJOBS.COM awards second quarter scholarship
        07/08/09
        Brittany Pedersen was our June 30th, 2009 winner. Brittany is enrolled at the University of St. Thomas. She is working towards a degree in Financial Management.

        Congratulations Brittany!

        Our next quarterly scholarship will be awarded September 30th, 2009

        For more i

      • References Rules of Thumb
        07/06/09
        References Rules of Thumb

        http://minnesotajobs.com/article.php?article_id=100

      • Re-inventing Yourself after a Lay-Off
        07/01/09
        Were you recently down-sized and find yourself contemplating a career change? Reports indicate that on average, individuals change careers five or six times during their working life. While unemployment rates are at an all-time high, many folks are using this time to re-invent themselves.

    • June
      • This Recession is a Great Opportunity to Identify and Hire Ideal Employees
        06/25/09
        Employers have a tremendous opportunity during this recession to fill job positions with great employees. Due to the downsizing of many companies, unemployment is up across the nation which means there are many qualified people looking for work these days. And with the ongoing recession having no en

      • MINNESOTAJOBS.COM Named a WEDDLE's Top 100 Job Board
        06/24/09
        MINNESOTAJOBS.COM Named a Top 100 Job Board

        WEDDLE’s, world’s largest publisher of print guides to job boards, includes MINNESOTAJOBS.COM in the elite of the online employment services industry.

        Stamford, CT. June 24, 2009

        MINNESOTAJOBS.COM is pleased to announce th

      • Don't Forget the July 13th New Business New Economy Seminar!
        06/23/09
        New Business New Economy Seminar

        Don't leave your business success to chance! Our seminar is
        designed for individuals considering starting their own
        business, with the right tools. Every attendee will receive
        a custom logo, free business cards, free SEO for their

      • Summer job hunting: No day at the beach!
        06/22/09
        The New York Times recently spotlighted a side effect of the current economic malaise—the meltdown of the summer job market.

        "The job market of 2008 is shaping up as the weakest in more than half a century for teenagers looking for summer work," said the Times article. "Lit

      • Minnesota unemployment rate up slightly
        06/18/09
        Minnesota's unemployment rate rose slightly to 8.2 percent in May on a seasonally adjusted basis. Employment fell by 1,600 over the month on a seasonally adjusted basis. The good news is that the job reduction rate was the least since August 2008.

        Source MN DEED

      • 10 Tips to Stop Budget Cuts Effecting Your Recruitment
        06/18/09
        You would have to have been on Pluto for the last year not to have noticed that we are all going through a slightly difficult time economically, to say the least. The credit crunch has taken a big bite out of employers' budgets. When the pressure's on it seems that as well as marketing, re

      • New Career Ideas - 7 Ways to Rethink Your Career Options
        06/10/09
        Are you desperate to change careers and looking around for new career ideas? Here is a great tip to help you free up your thinking. The secret is to take a sideways step and look at your career change from a new angle. So stop desperately trying to think of the job titles of some new career ideas th

      • Ala Carte jobs are an affordable way to use MINNESOTAJOBS.COM
        06/09/09
        We pull out the many features found in our standard job posting and offer them as individual options. Using this approach, we can offer job posting prices for as low as $25.00. Our regular priced job postings are $195.

        You can now choose only the options you need and save a lot of money i

      • Melting Pot Or Tossed Salad? Fostering a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
        06/09/09
        While finishing my leadership studies degree many years ago at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT, a professor posed the following question to us: Is America a "melting pot" or a "tossed salad?" He asked us to choose one or the other and defend our position...which started

      • Actions Speak Louder Than Words
        06/08/09
        Body language is an important part of communication—it can constitute 50 percent or more of our message. If you wish to communicate well, then it makes sense to understand how you can (and cannot) use your body to say what you mean.

        Hard to believe? Mute your television sometime and see h

      • Praise Gives a Psychological Raise
        06/04/09
        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.
      • State of MN education grant money available
        06/03/09
        Thinking about going to post secondary school (or back to school). There's grant money available from the State of Minnesota. To learn more about the State of MN grant program, visit here.

        Many of the participating colleges in the grant program are also listed in our virtual college

      • Making Job References Work For You
        06/02/09
        Employers want to make certain that new employees are honest, reliable and competent. The training process for most jobs is complex and time consuming. Most companies will take time to carefully check out someone before hiring them to make certain they will not be wasting time training them.
      • Diverse Applicants and Interviewers are Sometimes Like Two Ships Passing in the Night
        06/01/09
        Effective leadership skills, as well as other job skills, exist in every culture. People sometimes just use a different approach to achieve the same results. Interviewers need to sharpen their interviewing skills and create a new paradigm for job interviewing that will fit a broader and more diverse

    • May
      • IRS Offers Tax Credit Guidance to Businesses Hiring Unemployed Veterans and Certain Youth
        05/29/09
        WASHINGTON — Businesses planning to claim the newly-expanded work opportunity tax credit (WOTC) for eligible unemployed veterans and unskilled younger workers hired during the first part of 2009 have until Aug. 17 to request the certification required for these workers, according to the Internal Rev

      • How to get computer training funds from the WorkForce Centers
        05/28/09
        If you are a displaced worker it is likely that you are entitled to some money for training. With jobs scarce and competition cut-throat this is the time to be looking for every edge you can get. Training and certifications are definitely an edge. It really doesn't matter what job you are looki

      • 10 Tips to Stop Budget Cuts Effecting Your Recruitment
        05/27/09
        You would have to have been on Pluto for the last year not to have noticed that we are all going through a slightly difficult time economically, to say the least. The credit crunch has taken a big bite out of employers' budgets. When the pressure's on it seems that as well as marketing, re

      • MN unemployment down slighly in April.
        05/21/09
        Minnesota's unemployment rate fell slightly to 8.1 percent in April on a seasonally adjusted basis.

        Employment dropped by 9,500 over the month on a seasonally adjusted basis.

        Source Minnesota DEED

      • The May Diversity Minnesota Newsletter is available.
        05/21/09
        Check out our May Diversity Minnesota newsletter.

        It's located here.

        Topics include:
        Info on the MCDC, article on diversity programs, upcoming events in June and other topics.

      • Find out how to become an Entrepreneur at this seminar - July 13th
        05/20/09
        New Business New Economy Seminar
        Don’t leave your business success to chance! Our seminar is designed for individuals considering starting their own business, or those who currently have a business that could be more profitable—with the right tools. This seminar will provide you with tactics to

      • The May Diversity Minnesota Newsletter is available
        05/20/09
        Learn about MCDC, Education for Diversity, Diversity Consultants, latest sponsors and more. The newsletter is available here.

      • Train for Change VIRTUAL Job Fair
        05/19/09
        Are you unemployed? Are you underemployed? Are you sick of your current employment situation? Are you a recent graduate that is just not sure what you want to do with your life?

        MINNESOTAJOBS.COM has teamed up with a number of schools throughout Minnesota that offer short term training pr

      • Struggling to Build a Successful Network for Your Job Hunt?
        05/18/09
        For job searching in today’s hotly competitive market, nothing tops networking to build your reputation and expand your centers of influence. Studies have shown that finding job leads through others outranks nearly all other methods, far outperforming the practice of responding to online job ads.
      • Managing Conflict Using Problem-Solving
        05/14/09
        Do any of these situations sound familiar? Have you ever experienced any of these?

        ¨ The purchasing department manager is openly critical of her production manager peer. The production manager in turn discourages communications with purchasing. Bottlenecks and production delays result, wi

      • How to Save a Bad Job Interview
        05/12/09
        You got the interview. You went to the interview. You blew the interview.

        Sound familiar?

        Lots of folks beat themselves up after coming up short in a job interview.

        But there's hope.

        Because you can still get a job offer, even if you interviewed poorl

      • Train for Change College Fair Pictures
        05/11/09
        The May 8th, 2009 Train for Change College Fair was a success!

        To see pictures from this event, click here.

        To see the list of schools who attended, click here.

        Thank you to everyone who participated in this great event!

      • Successful Hiring in a Tough Economy
        05/06/09
        Employee Testing in a Successful Hiring System

        An integral part of a company's business plan that is often forgotten, is your employee selection and retention plan. Do you have a system in place that is used consistently at all levels to attract, select, hire and train new employees?

      • New Career Ideas - 7 Ways to Rethink Your Career Options
        05/05/09
        Are you desperate to change careers and looking around for new career ideas? Here is a great tip to help you free up your thinking. The secret is to take a sideways step and look at your career change from a new angle. So stop desperately trying to think of the job titles of some new career ideas th

      • Five Big But Common Mistakes in Welcoming New Employees
        05/04/09
        According to an old adage, first impressions are hard to erase. This is particularly true when welcoming a new employee to your organization. First impressions count - big time. According to recent research employees are 70% more likely to remain on the job for 3 years or longer if you provide them

    • April
      • Attention! It’s Economic Independence Day!
        04/30/09
        People have so much false information in their mind in
        regard to starting a business it is astonishing! Starting a
        small business or “microbusiness” is within reach of
        everyone. If you are unemployed the fork in life’s road is
        dead ahead.

        Click here to read the full ar

      • How to Make Your Employees Feel Valued Even in Tough Economic Times
        04/28/09
        Times are tough and no one seems to have the budget these days to send well-performing employees to spas or on all-expenses paid vacations anymore. But there are other ways that employers can make their staff feel valued -- without breaking the bank.

        1. Awards and Rewards
        2. Say &quo

      • Actions Speak Louder Than Words
        04/23/09
        Body language is an important part of communication—it can constitute 50 percent or more of our message. If you wish to communicate well, then it makes sense to understand how you can (and cannot) use your body to say what you mean.

        Hard to believe? Mute your television sometime and see h

      • For Employers - Low-Priced Craigslist Job Postings Can Contain a Hidden Cost
        04/22/09
        Craigslist has built a reputation as a great resource of
        free and low-cost classifieds online, especially among
        company recruiters operating with limited budgets. But as
        the years pass, it's become clear that relying on Craigslist
        to fill local job openings may require more

      • How to manage your career during an economic downturn
        04/21/09
        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.
      • Train for Change College Fair - Breakout Session Schedule
        04/20/09
        The MINNESOTAJOBS.COM Train for Change College Fair will include the following breakout sessions FREE for any attendee!

        3:30 pm - 4:00 pm: POWERMIND Project "Discover Your Natural Talents"
        4:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Easel Solutions
        5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: POWERMIND Project "Tu

      • Top Ten Tips for Interviewing
        04/17/09
        Question: What are some of the basic steps in preparing for, and going on, an interview?

        Answer: Remember that the interview BEGINS when you enter the parking lot and ENDS when you leave the parking lot.

        1. Prior to the interview, write down three questions that you'd l

      • Should You Hire New Employees in a Slow Economy?
        04/15/09
        Unemployment figures are at an all time high and companies continue on the course of downsizing. So should your company actual be hiring when most organizations are scaling back? If your organization wants to be one of the key players when the economy turns around, then the time to prepare for the t

      • Job-Clinching Interview Secrets and Tips
        04/13/09
        The entire interview process is designed to sift the average from the extraordinary and to select the candidate who will be the “right fit”. To facilitate decision-making, hiring managers often leverage behavioral interviewing (an interview technique relying on past performance as an indicator of fu

      • Why Good Employees Leave
        04/09/09
        Why do good employees leave? Countless polls have been conducted in attempt to answer this most pressing question. Although answers vary, poor compensation, poor management, poor recognition, and poor communication are almost always among the most popular responses. Thousands of articles and enti

      • Our April Diversity Minnesota newsletter is out
        04/07/09
        Check out our April Diversity Minnesota newsletter.

        It's located here.

        Topics include:
        Info on LifeTrack Resources and CAPI, Article on diversity and stereotypes, our Train for Change College Fair and other topics.

      • MINNESOTAJOBS.COM goes Mobile
        04/07/09
        We've made some changes on MINNESOTAJOBS.COM to make it easier for mobile device users. On the upper left on many pages is a link to convert the site to a mobile friendly format.

        We will be continuing to make our mobile Web site better as time goes on. If you have any input, please l

      • Earn Income with Your Hobbies, Talents and Skills
        04/07/09
        All over the country, as lay-offs continue at a record pace, people are realizing their “job” is gone forever. State governors and white house officials are stating in public that many jobs are never coming back and that job losses will continue to rise throughout the rest of 2009. This news is alar

      • The government will help you with your COBRA payments
        04/03/09
        The government will help you with your COBRA payments.

        If you are layed off or "involuntarily terminated", you can get a lot of help from the federal government with your COBRA (continued health insurance from your employer) payments. For a very technical (unfortunately) explain

      • Michael Kirwin is MINNESOTAJOBS.COM March 31st Scholarship Winner!
        04/01/09
        MINNESOTAJOBS.COM would like to congratulate Michael Kirwin for winning our March 31st, 2009 scholarship!

        Michael is currently enrolled at Lake Superior College in Duluth, MN. He is working towards a Computer Science degree.

        Congratulations, Michael!

        For anyone who

    • March
      • Three Often-Overlooked and Potentially Costly Employment Requirements
        03/31/09
        Employers know they must comply with numerous state and federal laws. They also know that failure to do so can lead to significant monetary damages and/or other penalties, either by way of employee claims or enforcement actions initiated by state and/or federal agencies. This article highlights thre

      • Let Natural Talents Guide Your Job Search
        03/30/09
        Many job seekers are in panic mode applying for whatever
        jobs are available. Similar to trolling the entire Pacific
        Ocean for one chest of sunken treasure. While this keeps a
        person busy, it's a "nonsense approach." Fully 75% of the
        general population in the U.S.

      • 3 Ways to Prove You're The One to Hire
        03/27/09
        What's the best way to get hired, even in this economy?

        Prove you're the best one for the position. And a great way to do that is to start working - even before you're hired.

        Let me explain with three mini-case studies that won jobs.

        1) Start work BEF

      • MINNESOTAJOBS.COM Train for Change College Fair
        03/26/09
        In these challenging times, many hard working Minnesotans are finding that their career options have changed drastically. An increasing number of workers are finding that they are unemployed with no short term prospects of finding work in their chosen field. Many people are re-assessing their caree

      • MN unemployment 8.1% in February
        03/25/09
        Minnesota's unemployment rate rose to 8.1 percent in February on a seasonally adjusted basis. Employment fell by 13,300 over the month on a seasonally adjusted basis.

        Source MN DEED

      • Sparking Employee Spirit is Every Manager's Job
        03/25/09
        A positive company culture should start at the top. It's
        always best for management to be honest and upfront with its
        workforce. And it makes sense to solicit their suggestions
        and input. Including employees in problem-solving also helps
        promote cooperation, which leads to b

      • Making Job References Work For You
        03/23/09
        Employers want to make certain that new employees are honest, reliable and competent. The training process for most jobs is complex and time consuming. Most companies will take time to carefully check out someone before hiring them to make certain they will not be wasting time training them.
      • Five Big But Common Mistakes in Welcoming New Employees
        03/20/09
        According to an old adage, first impressions are hard to erase. This is particularly true when welcoming a new employee to your organization. First impressions count - big time. According to recent research employees are 70% more likely to remain on the job for 3 years or longer if you provide them

      • How to Use Temp Agencies to Get the Job You Want
        03/16/09
        Ever considered temporary work? For many job seekers, it's the pathway to a full-time position with a dream employer.

        And it may be easier than you think.

        To give you the inside scoop, I tracked down a veteran job seeker and an employment expert for their views.

      • Generational Differences In Performance Management
        03/13/09
        Many managers and human resources professionals tell us they
        recognize distinct differences in the generation within the
        workplace. What's challenging, they add, is what do to about
        it, and nowhere, it seems, do those generational
        differences emerge as starkly as they do wit

      • Struggling to Build a Successful Network for Your Job Hunt?
        03/11/09
        Think of networking as a means by which to spread the word about your stellar qualifications, leadership style, and strengths—instead of just a job searching activity—and you’ll soon be on the insider track to find more career opportunities.

        Click Here to read the full article.

      • MINNESOTAJOBS.COM Train for Change College Fair!
        03/10/09
        Lots of people in Minnesota are looking at a career change these days. We want to help Minnesota colleges take advantage of this trend so we've designed our first annual "Train for Change College Fair."

        Our promotions for this event will include exposure to the over 200,000

      • The Importance of Employee Recognition
        03/05/09
        A good employee is certainly a happy employee. If your office has become a place of drudgery and deadlines, rather than a place of high morale and high effectiveness, then it might be time to spruce up the work place with an employee recognition program. A proper employee recognition program should

      • MN unemployment up to 7.6% in January
        03/03/09
        Minnesota Employment and Unemployment Release

        Minnesota's unemployment rate rose to 7.6 percent in January on a seasonally adjusted basis. Employment fell by 20,700 over the month on a seasonally adjusted basis. There were 31,100 job vacancies during the fourth quarter 2008, down 38

      • The World Always Looks Brighter From Behind A Smile
        03/02/09
        Dr. C. Ward Crampton, former director of physical training in the New York public schools, always urged his patients to exercise. That was way back in the first half of the 20th century, when he practiced. He specifically prescribed what he called his "miracle exercise."

        Dr. Cra

    • February
      • Colette - our Director of Operations - will be in a play!
        02/27/09
        Colette, Our Director of Operations will be in a play for the next couple weeks. The play is titled "The Dining Room". She's one of the lead characters! It's a play with one scene but multiple acts. We're very excited and proud of her. To learn more about the play and for in

      • Non-Traditional Occupations For Women
        02/26/09
        The glass ceiling is a term that has come to mean a barrier to women's advancement in the workplace. Believe it or not, this term celebrates its 30th birthday this year! The term was originated by diversity consultant Marilyn Loden in a 1978 presentation to the Women's Action Alliance Conf

      • This Recession is a Great Opportunity to Identify and Hire Ideal Employees
        02/24/09
        Employers have a tremendous opportunity during this recession to fill job positions with great employees. Due to the downsizing of many companies, unemployment is up across the nation which means there are many qualified people looking for work these days. And with the ongoing recession having no en

      • Cultural Diversity is an Opportunity!
        02/23/09
        Cultural diversity within your business is an opportunity and needs to be embraced as one. Just take a look around you. Opportunity abounds because our world is a diverse place. Whether you have come to realize it or not as a small business owner, your awareness and respect of cultural diversity in

      • Winning the Career War
        02/20/09
        Behind the secure walls of corporate fortresses career warriors are relentlessly fighting -- at times with their own selves -- the battle to succeed. Victory and defeat have different connotations in this war, but the rules, the challenges, and the strategies are like any other, and although winning

      • Diversity Minnesota to Attend the Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity
        02/19/09
        Stop in and visit Diversity Minnesota on Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 at the Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity. We're in booth 195.


        From 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Saint Paul RiverCentre - Exhibit Hall A, the National Black MBA Association – Twin Cities Chapter and Univ

      • Top Ten Tips for Interviewing
        02/18/09
        Top Ten Tips for Interviewing

        Question: What are some of the basic steps in preparing for, and going on, an interview?

        Answer: Remember that the interview BEGINS when you enter the parking lot and ENDS when you leave the parking lot.

        1. Prior to the interview, wr

      • Combating Workplace Negativity
        02/13/09
        How many besides me have worked in an environment where people were constantly gossiping? How did it feel to work in a place like that?

        How many besides me have worked with someone who constantly complained about everything? What did you do about that person?

        Who besides me has

      • Employer Branding - The Secret to Attracting Job Applicants
        02/12/09
        It's the key to finding and retaining employees in today's hotly contested labor market. IBM uses it. So does L'Oreal, Deloitte, American Express, Starbucks, Research in Motion and Intel. Quite simply, people want to work for them. But why? What is their secret?

        Employer Br

      • Actions Speak Louder Than Words
        02/11/09
        Body language is an important part of communication—it can constitute 50 percent or more of our message. If you wish to communicate well, then it makes sense to understand how you can (and cannot) use your body to say what you mean.

        Hard to believe? Mute your television sometime and see h

      • The Importance of Employee Recognition
        02/10/09
        A good employee is certainly a happy employee. If your office has become a place of drudgery and deadlines, rather than a place of high morale and high effectiveness, then it might be time to spruce up the work place with an employee recognition program. A proper employee recognition program should

      • Does Your Resume Make This Deadly Sin?
        02/06/09
        When writing your resume, there are two deadly sins to avoid: sins of commission (lying or making typos) and sins of omission (leaving things out).

        Since you're smart enough to never fib on your resume and always show it to friends for help finding typos, today's sermon will hel

      • February Diversity Minnesota Newsletter
        02/05/09
        Check out our February Diversity Minnesota newsletter.

        It's located here.

      • Diversity in the Workplace
        02/04/09
        As you look around your office, is everyone just like you? Probably not. The demographics of the American workforce have changed dramatically over the last 50 years. In the 1950s, more than 60% of the American workforce consisted of white males. They were typically the sole breadwinners in the house

      • Get Jobs Job Fair - March - 19th, 2009
        02/03/09
        The Minnesota WorkForce Centers would like to present the Get Jobs Job Fair, one of the largest job fairs in the Metro Area. Held by the Dakota County Workforce Center, this event attracts numerous companies throughout the metro area.

        For more information and a list of the 2009 sponsors,

      • 5 Tips to Capturing the Job With a Thank You Letter
        02/02/09
        Is there any other interviewing technique that will set you apart like a Thank You Letter? Possibly not – and studies have shown that only 20% of candidates remember this crucial step, and of that figure, nearly 80% get hired!

        Click Here for the full article.

    • January
      • 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
    • December
      • Praise Gives a Psychological Raise
        12/31/08
        Praise Gives a Psychological Raise

        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
        bonus

      • Fear of Failure Scares off Many Successes
        12/30/08
        Fear of Failure Scares off Many Successes

        Of all the fears that come with being in business, I think
        the fear of failure is the worst, the most paralyzing and
        the most costly.

        Costly? How can that be? Don't the actual failures
        themselves cost a lot of money?

      • Minneapolis tied for most literate city in US
        12/29/08
        Minneapolis is tied with Seattle as the most literate city in the US. Read the full article here.

      • December Diversity Minnesota newsletter
        12/22/08
        Check out our December Diversity Minnesota newsletter.

        It's located here.

      • Hiring Employees - It's Not Just Luck
        12/19/08
        Hiring Employees - It's Not Just Luck

        This is basic information concerning the importance of
        planning and knowing what kind of employee you need before
        beginning the recruitment process. You will learn how to
        conduct a simple job analysis, establish minimum
        requir

      • Minnesota unemployment up to 6.4 percent
        12/18/08
        Minnesota Employment and Unemployment Release
        Minnesota's unemployment rate rose by five-tenths of a percentage point to 6.4 percent in November on a seasonally adjusted basis. Employment fell by 10,500 over the month on a seasonally adjusted basis.

        Source Minnesota DEED

      • Trim Your Advertising Budget with MINNESOTAJOBS.COM
        12/17/08
        Trim Your Advertising Budget with MINNESOTAJOBS.COM

        Now is a great time to evaluate your recruitment advertising
        approaches. Why use the big national (and expensive) career
        Web sites when you have a local Web site with a national
        reach just a click away?

        MINNESOT

      • Like us? Tell Weddles!
        12/16/08
        Like us? Tell Weddles!

        A great Web resource for job hunting is Weddles. They put
        out a pretty good job seeker newsletter (we subscribe)
        and strive to be the leader in Internet recruiting resources. They
        also have a poll of favorite Web sites. If you like us, please let
      • 3 Job Search Strategies For Today's Economy
        12/15/08
        3 Job Search Strategies For Today's Economy

        OK, things in our economy aren't going so well. Though I can't look
        into the future to see what will happen, what I can do for you today
        is share three tips that will increase your odds of getting the job
        you want.<

      • Don’t Let Your Job Search Take a Holiday
        12/10/08
        Don’t Let Your Job Search Take a Holiday

        Each year, there are plenty of reasons that the holidays are the best
        time for a job search. Here are three: less competition, ample
        networking opportunities, and end-of-year budgets/hiring needs are
        working in your favor.
        Full

      • HRP-MN Holiday Social & Fundraiser for CornerHouse
        12/03/08
        HRP-MN Holiday Social & Fundraiser for CornerHouse

        Make sure that during this holiday season you plan to attend
        the 2008 HRP-MN Holiday Social and Fundraiser for
        CornerHouse. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, December
        10th at The Women’s Club of Minneapolis. The fes

      • Keep up to date on job fairs
        12/02/08
        Every few days our staff call our contacts, check out the local papers, poke around the internet and do whatever we can do to find career events and job fairs to list in our career event/job fair calendar. Bookmark the calendar to keep up to date on upcoming job fairs. If you are aware of any job fa

      • 5 Tips to Capturing the Job With a Thank You Letter
        12/01/08
        5 Tips to Capturing the Job With a Thank You Letter

        Is there any other interviewing technique that will set you
        apart like a Thank You Letter? Possibly not – and studies
        have shown that only 20% of candidates remember this crucial
        step, and of that figure, nearly 80% get hi

    • November
      • 3 Ways to Prove You're The One to Hire
        11/25/08
        3 Ways to Prove You're The One to Hire

        What's the best way to get hired, even in this economy?
        Prove you're the best one for the position. Kevin Donlin
        has a quick, to the point article on ways to get hired.

        Full article here.

      • Minnesota unemployment up 0.1% on October to 6.0 percent.
        11/20/08
        Minnesota Employment and Unemployment Release

        Minnesota's unemployment rate rose one-tenth of a percentage point to 6.0 percent in October on a seasonally adjusted basis. Employment fell by 7,500 over the month on a seasonally adjusted basis.

        Source MN DEED

      • The Secret to Attracting Job Applicants
        11/18/08
        The Secret to Attracting Job Applicants

        Employer Branding answers one simple question - why should
        someone work for a certain company instead of any other
        company? How can a company differentiate itself from its
        peers and attract new employees? It's quite simple,

      • Third quarter scholarship recipient
        11/13/08
        The recipient of our 3rd quarter scholarship award of $1000 was Emily Driemeyer. She is in her second year of a Exercise Science and Nutrition degree program at the College of Saint Catherine. We wish her success with her education.

        MINNESOTAJOBS.COM offers scholarships on a quarterly bas

      • November Diversity Minnesota newsletter
        11/11/08
        The latest Diversity Minnesota newsletter is now out. To view it, click here.

      • Myth: Don't need a local site. My jobs are on Monster, Career Builder, etc.
        11/05/08
        Myth Buster

        Myth: I don't need to use MINNESOTAJOBS.COM, My jobs are
        listed on Career Builder, Monster, Etc.

        Busted:
        Many of our job seeker visitors are loyal and drop by our
        site often. Since we have been around since 1995 (ancient
        Internet history

      • Career Videos on-line at MINNESOTAJOBS.COM
        11/04/08
        MINNESOTAJOBS.COM has added a page that has videos on just about any occupation. Interested in learning more about another field of work? These videos are a great introduction to the field. We've indexed the videos so it's very easy to find topics based on general career areas.

      • Hire Me! - get above the noise.
        11/03/08
        Hire Me!

        Who gets hired in today's job market? What traits and
        characteristics do the "successful" applicants posses that
        gets them in the door? I've assemble five "hire me"
        factors--key attributes that I looked for when I interviewed
        pros

    • October
      • Job Radio in our job seekers home page
        10/31/08
        We've added a great resource for job seekers. It's job radio (jobradio.fm). There's a button to listen to continuously streaming advice and useful information for job seekers.

        Click here to visit our job seeker's home page and check out Job Radio.

      • Career Change Resume Writing Tips
        10/30/08
        Career Change Resume Writing Tips

        Your career change resume is a very specific tool, quite
        unlike a 'normal' resume so you must approach it's creation
        differently. Here are some tips to make sure that your
        career change resume is up to the job of getting you

      • Enhanced Training Company List
        10/27/08
        MINNESOTAJOBS.COM Web Site Update

        MINNESOTAJOBS.COM has recently made a change to our
        training company area to meet the requests of unemployed
        job seekers who are looking for information on short and
        long term training programs.

        Organizations that offer these cou

      • The Minnesota unemployment rate fell in September
        10/24/08
        Minnesota's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for September fell three-tenths of a percentage point to 5.9 percent. This was driven by an over-the-month decrease of 7,100 in the number of unemployed.

        The national unemployment rate remained steady at 6.1 percent in September.

      • Everyone's Got Style
        10/23/08
        Everyone's Got Style

        You're undoubtedly familiar with the idea that everyone
        has a different learning style, communication style, and so
        on. You've also probably experienced any number of the many
        styles assessments out there, from Myers-Briggs to
        DISC t

      • The World Always Looks Brighter From Behind A Smile
        10/21/08
        The World Always Looks Brighter From Behind A Smile

        Smiling is the universal language. People like smiles a lot
        more than frowns. Many careers have been enhanced because of
        the presence of a bright smile.

        Read the full article by clicking here.

      • Making Job References Work For You
        10/20/08
        Making Job References Work For You

        A prospective employer can only assume that you possess the
        qualities described in your resume. The only way a
        prospective employer can determine the accuracy of your
        resume is by checking your references.

        Click here for full ar

      • Diverse candidates' job interviewing challenges
        10/16/08
        We've added some fascinating videos to DiversityMinnesota.com. These video clips, developed by Lila Kelly and associates, show some of the challenges people of color, LGBT and disabled people have when interviewing for a job. These videos are part of a comprehensive program to help hiring manag

      • Human Resource Challenges - Getting Employees to Read Your Company Manuals
        10/13/08
        Human Resource Challenges - Getting Employees to Read
        Your Company Manuals

        Employees must read the manuals of the company and they
        must understand the procedures, rules and information
        contained in them. If someone gets hurt on the job, gets
        sexually harassed or get

      • Updated training section
        10/10/08
        MINNESOTAJOBS.COM has made some important changes to our training section. We have added and will continue to add educational institutions that offer short term training. These programs should help some of our unemployed visitors get back into the workforce quickly with a new career.

      • Do You Really Need a Different Resume for Each Job?
        10/02/08
        Do You Really Need a Different Resume for Each Job?


        You’ve probably heard that employers expect to see an exact
        match to their skills on your resume, and that you should be
        tailoring your resume to each job. But, you might think—if I
        do that, I'll be writing fore

      • New Diversity Minnesota Newsletter out
        10/01/08
        Diversity Minnesota has just release it's latest e-newsletter. You can find an on-line version of it at http://diversityminnesota.com/newslette

        If you didn't get the newsletter in your email, it might have gone into your spam filter or you are not signed up for it.

        If

      • Select a candidate
        10/01/08
        We found this on the Minnesota Public Radio Web site. Select the candidate the best matches your views. It's pretty interesting.

        Candidate Selection Link

    • September
      • How to Make Your Employees Feel Valued
        09/25/08
        How to Make Your Employees Feel Valued

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        Seasoned employers know that in rough times their greatest
        assets are not their services or their products but their
        employees. Finding smart ways to reward them and hel

      • Myth: Potential applicants only care about job requirements.
        09/24/08
        Myth: Potential applicants only care about job requirements.

        Busted: While listing the requirements of your open
        position is important (and essential in some cases),
        employers should also consider adding something a bit extra
        to peak a job seekers interest.

        For

      • Top Five Resume Myths Exposed
        09/22/08
        Top Five Resume Myths Exposed

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        From screening job applications to conducting interviews,
        hiring practices have undergone a dramatic transformation
        over the past decade. Despite all the changes, common resume
      • 5 Tips to Capturing the Job With a Thank You Letter
        09/19/08
        5 Tips to Capturing the Job With a Thank You Letter

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        Is there any other interviewing technique that will set you
        apart like a Thank You Letter? Possibly not - and studies
        have shown that only 20% of candidates rememb

      • MN unemployment up 4/10 of a percentage point in August.
        09/18/08
        Minnesota Employment and Unemployment Release

        Minnesota's unemployment rate rose four-tenth of a percentage point to 6.2 percent in August on a seasonally adjusted basis. Employment fell by 3,100 over the month on a seasonally adjusted basis.

        Source Minnesota Department o

      • Myth: Job seekers know my company. We're famous.
        09/18/08
        Myth: Job seekers know my company. We're famous.

        Busted:
        You know a lot about your company. You may even know
        the history, products (old and new), all the locations your
        company has had, etc. Most job seekers typically know very
        little about your company.
      • Easy Guide to Writing an Employee Handbook
        09/16/08
        Easy Guide to Writing an Employee Handbook

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        If your company is reaching a point where you have too
        many employees to have it run informally, it's time to write
        an Employee Handbook. Here is an easy guide

      • New Diversity Minnesota newsletter
        09/09/08
        Our September Diversity Minnesota newsletter is out. Check it out here.

      • Scholarship Program
        09/08/08
        Scholarship Program
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        Plan on attending college this fall? MINNESOTAJOBS.COM is
        selecting one registrant to receive a $1,000 scholarship on
        September 30th, 2008.

        We will be offering scholarships on a quarterly ba

      • How to Use Temp Agencies to Get the Job You Want
        09/05/08
        How to Use Temp Agencies to Get the Job You Want
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        Ever considered temporary work? For many job seekers,
        it's the pathway to a full-time position with a dream
        employer.

        And it may be easier than you think. R

      • How to Save a Bad Job Interview
        09/03/08
        How to Save a Bad Job Interview
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        Lots of folks beat themselves up after coming up short in a
        job interview. But there's hope. Because you can still get a
        job offer, even if you interviewed poorly. How? By using
        y

    • August
      • Minneapolis is the 2nd best city to earn a living
        08/27/08
        According to a Forbes article dated August 18, 2008

        America's Best Places to Earn a Living

        1. Houston, Texas
        2. Minneapolis, Minn.
        3. Boston, Mass.
        4. Washington, D.C.
        5. New York, N.Y.

        Read the article

      • DiversityMinnesota.com has re-invented itself
        08/26/08
        Tuesday August 26, 2008

        DiversityMinnesota.com – Celebrating Diversity in Minnesota

        Trumor Inc. The parent company of MINNESOTAJOBS.COM and DiversityMinnesota.com is proud to announce the complete redesign of DiversityMinnesota.com (Diversity Minnesota) effective today.
      • Job Hunting? Asking Yourself How Long It Will Take
        08/21/08
        How Long Will My Job Search Take?

        That’s a great question… and one for which there is
        no “magic” answer. But if you’re in the job hunt at this
        point, you might swear that the process seems to be taking
        longer than ever before.

        You probably already realize that

      • Tips for Writing Persuasive Cover Letters
        08/19/08
        Tips for Writing Persuasive Cover Letters
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        A well-written cover letter can not only deliver a solid
        first impression, it can actually influence the hiring
        manager even before the resume is reviewed.

        Click here f

      • Minnesota unemployment rate up a lot
        08/14/08
        Minnesota Employment and Unemployment Release
        Minnesota's unemployment rate rose five-tenth of a percentage point to 5.8 percent in July on a seasonally adjusted basis. The number of jobs dropped by 8,600 or -0.3 percent over the month on a seasonally adjusted basis.

        Source MN

      • Living in a World With No Time Boundaries
        08/13/08
        Living in a World With No Time Boundaries
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        If you have the time to read this (I'll bet that you don't),
        I want to tell you about a very prevalent and destructive
        force that is now taking over corporate America.

      • Twin Cities Minnesota Manufacturing Company Employment Survey
        08/05/08
        Twin Cities Minnesota Manufacturing Company Recruiting Practices

        In July 2008, MINNESOTAJOBS.COM conducted a survey of over 500 Twin Cities manufacturing companies to test the health of this sector. Our questions ranged from recruitment advertising methods used, yearly turnover, current a

    • July
      • Minnesota Employment and Unemployment Release
        07/17/08
        Minnesota Employment and Unemployment Release

        Minnesota's unemployment rate dropped by one-tenth of a percentage point to 5.3 percent in June on a seasonally adjusted basis. The number of jobs rose by 3,400 or 0.1 percent over the month on a seasonally adjusted basis.

        So

      • Forbes ranks Minneapolis as the 5th best city for young professionals
        07/15/08
        This July 9th article talks about the best cities for young professionals to live according to Forbes Magazine. Minneapolis ranked 5th.

        Forbes Article

      • Plymout, MN Best small city to live in USA
        07/14/08
        Today, according to CNN Money - Plymouth is the best small city to live in America.
        Money on CNN's Best place to live article

      • Plymouth, MN Best small city to live
        07/14/08
        Today, according to CNN Money - Plymouth is the best small city to live in America.
        Money on CNN's Best place to live article

      • Five Big But Common Mistakes In Welcoming New Employees
        07/07/08
        Five Big But Common Mistakes In Welcoming New Employees
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        According to an old adage, first impressions are hard to
        erase. This is particularly true when welcoming a new
        employee to your organization. First impressions count -

      • Like us? Tell Weddles!
        07/01/08
        Like us? Tell Weddles!
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        A great Web resource for job hunting is Weddles. They put
        out a pretty good job seeker newsletter (we subscribe)
        and strive to be the leader in Internet recruiting resources.
        They also have a p

    • June
      • Summer Job Hunting
        06/25/08
        Summer Job Hunting
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        Does summertime mean the living is easy? Not if you check
        today's job thermometer.

        Read the full article at:
        This link.

      • Get Paid What You're Worth
        06/24/08
        Get Paid What You're Worth
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        Do you find yourself thinking - "I'm happy where I work,
        but I'm not getting paid what I'm worth."

        Check out this article.

      • MN unemployment increases in May
        06/19/08
        Minnesota Employment and Unemployment Release
        Minnesota's unemployment rate rose by half of a percentage point to 5.4 percent in May on a seasonally adjusted basis. The number of jobs rose by 1,700 or 0.1 percent, over the month on a seasonally adjusted basis.

      • Salary Survey
        06/17/08
        After a short hiatus, our Salary Survey is back on-line. We take data assembled by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and format it so it's easy to search by job titles. The data is kept reasonably up to date through frequent surveys of employers. The link to the sa

      • Web Site Tip - Find Great MN Training Companies
        06/11/08
        Web Site Tip - Find Great MN Training Companies
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        Did you know that MINNESOTAJOBS.COM has a listing of some
        great Minnesota training companies? You can check them out
        at:

        Click here for training company page

      • After the Interview - Now What?
        06/11/08
        After the Interview - Now What?
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        You've just completed your job interview for a position that
        interests you. Now that the interview is over, it's time to
        swing into action with some memorable follow up activitie

      • New diversity minnesota newsletter available
        06/06/08
        Check out our latest Diversity.MN Newsletter

        here.

      • The Experience Trap
        06/04/08
        The Experience Trap
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        This article written by Leon Noone discuses the selection
        process and how past experience should play a minor role in
        choosing a candidate.

        Experience Trap Article

      • National on-line job posting count 13.2% less than last year
        06/02/08
        NEW YORK, June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- In May 2008, there were 3,795,400
        online advertised job vacancies, a decline of 579,000 or 13.2 percent from
        the May 2007 level, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine
        Data Series(TM) (HWOL) released today. This is the third consecutive m

      • Scholarship Program
        06/01/08
        Scholarship Program
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        Going to school? Plan on attending this fall? Know someone
        that's going to a school in Minnesota? MINNESOTAJOBS.COM
        is offering a scholarship program. We are selecting one
        registrant to recei

    • May
      • Web Site Tip - Creating Templates in MINNESOTAJOBS.COM
        05/30/08
        Web Site Tip - Creating Templates in MINNESOTAJOBS.COM
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        Did you know that MINNESOTAJOBS.COM now allows registered job
        seekers to set up a 'canned' cover letter that will
        automatically fill in when they email empl

      • Showcase Your Accomplishments - Create a Portfolio
        05/30/08
        Showcase Your Accomplishments - Create a Portfolio
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        Job seekers outside of the creative fields are now seeing the
        value of utilizing portfolios in their job search. Employers
        like to hire someone whose work they've s

      • Minnesota Employment and Unemployment Release
        05/15/08
        Minnesota Employment and Unemployment Release
        Minnesota's unemployment rate rose one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.8 percent in April on a seasonally adjusted basis. The number of jobs dropped 10,100, down 0.4 percent, over the month on a seasonally adjusted basis.

      • New Diversity e-Newsletter
        05/06/08
        Diversity.MN has launched a monthly newsletter focusing on Diversity in Minnesota and Diversity in the workplace. To view this monthly newsletter, visit The Diversity.MN Newsletter Archive.

      • Diversity.MN - Begins Monthly Diversity Newsletter!
        05/02/08
        Our sister web site Diversity.MN is in the process of publishing a monthly newsletter that will spotlight 'diversity minded' organizations, publications and resources.

        Check back soon for a link to our inaugural edition!

      • Calandars
        05/01/08
        MINNESOTAJOBS.COM and Diversity.MN have several calendars that you might be interested in. We have a job fair calendar, an HR events calendar and a MN Diversity and Cultural events calendar.

        The Minnesota Job Fair calendar is here.

        The HR Events calendar is here.

        The

      • 5 Tips for Hiring Great Employees
        05/01/08
        5 Tips for Hiring Great Employees

        How can you find a truly great employee? Check out this
        article by Terri Robinson and get five great tips on how to
        hire the perfect match for your company!

        5 tips article

    • April
      • Minnesota Employment and Unemployment Release
        04/18/08
        April 17, 2008

        Minnesota Employment and Unemployment Release Minnesota's unemployment rate rose two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.7 percent in March on a seasonally adjusted basis. The number of jobs rose 5,200 or 0.2 percent over the month in March on a seasonally adjusted basi

      • New scholasrhips award recipient
        04/09/08
        Every quarter MINNESOTAJOBS.COM awards a $1000 scholarship to a student attending or planning to attend a Minnesota school of higher learning. Our March 31st award recipient was Katherine Stiffler. She is attending Bethel University and is majoring in Biology. To learn more about our scholarships, p

      • Welcome
        04/09/08
        Welcome to our new site. We thought we'd create a new blog too. As of today, the new MINNESOTAJOBS.COM is not fully operational. We are still adding features and testing. We hope to have it officially launched by the end of April. We're crossing our fingers. If you have ideas on how to mak