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It Matters – Early Career Planning
Posted on May 18th, 2012 No commentsYou may think it’s too soon for career planning, or that it doesn’t matter, but you will spend a large amount of your adult life at work. Creating a career plan can help ensure you’re doing something you like.
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Find a Job
Posted on May 17th, 2012 No commentsIf you are a teen – or the parent of one – it’s not too early to start thinking about a summer job. Need some help getting started? Check out these resources.
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An Introduction to Networking
Posted on May 16th, 2012 No commentsEvery business professional knows that lasting business relationships are necessary for success in the business world. As the saying goes, “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Networking is a crucial step in forming these relationships that will help you move ahead career wise. For those of us that might be a little shy or are unsure of how to network successfully, here are a few simple tips that will make you the best networker around!
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Job Search Tips for Teens
Posted on May 15th, 2012 No commentsThe job search process can be intimidating for adults who have education or experience. Imagine what it’s like for a teen entering the labor market for their first job. Your first impulse might be to just start searching online or in a newspaper's want ads for jobs. In reality, job-hunting takes time. Be prepared to commit as much time as possible to job search activities.
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Summer Employment Outlook for Minnesota Teens
Posted on May 14th, 2012 No commentsSummer jobs provide valuable work experience, help strengthen college applications, and provide teens with spending money. But they’re increasingly difficult to come by. Since 2000 the number of Minnesota teens (age 16-19) who are working during the summer months has declined by 47 percent!
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First Things First
Posted on May 10th, 2012 No commentsThere are just over 200,000 workers in Minnesota between the ages of 14 and 21, comprising about eight percent of the total workforce, according to data compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau. Two industries in Minnesota employ nearly half of all 14- to 21-year-olds.
