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How to Uncover the Hidden Job Market
Posted on January 20th, 2012 No commentsA previous blog entry provided an introduction to the hidden job market and the reasons why some jobs might not be advertised. In fact, there is good evidence to suggest that the hidden job market represents a significant portion of available jobs in Minnesota. If this is the case, how do you uncover the hidden job market?
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Avoid These 3 Common IT Job Search Mistakes
Posted on January 17th, 2012 No commentsThere are a lot of things that can go wrong in the job hunting process. Some are out of your control and can cost you an interview or a potential job offer. But there are three mistakes that you can easily fix.
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Job Vacancies Increase & Some Industries Show Strong Growth
Posted on January 17th, 2012 No commentsAs job growth spread across the state (see “Job Growth Returned for Many Regions, Counties Over the Last Year”), the number of job vacancies also increased in every region over the last year. In fact, four of the six state planning regions saw at least a 50 percent growth in the number of job vacancies reported by businesses from the second quarter of 2010 to the second quarter of 2011. (See Table 1.)
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Green Career Spotlight: Building Maintenance Operator
Posted on January 13th, 2012 No commentsKeeping a commercial building running smoothly and efficiently requires a lot of different skill sets. And it’s not just about fixing things. Building maintenance operators monitor and control systems in the building—everything from electrical to heating and cooling to plumbing. Computer energy management systems and digital controls have replaced older, inefficient systems. It’s vital for operators to be able to troubleshoot and keep up with changing technology.
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What Is the Hidden Job Market?
Posted on January 10th, 2012 2 commentsMany employers find workers without posting a job online. In fact, it’s often estimated that 80 percent (or more) of jobs are never advertised. This is called the hidden job market. The term hidden doesn’t mean the jobs are necessarily a secret or that the employer doesn’t want you to know they have an opening. Rather, if you’re job search strategy is to only check online job boards, you may be missing out.
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Increase Your Career Wellbeing
Posted on December 28th, 2011 No commentsGallup researchers recently conducted studies of people in more than 150 countries to identify core elements that define human wellbeing. Their research, and guidelines for how to apply it, is detailed in Wellbeing: The Five Essential Elements by Tom Rath and Jim Harter.
