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Be a Smarter, More Effective Job Seeker
Posted on May 14th, 2013 No commentsOften when I facilitate workshops at the St. Paul WorkForce Center, I’ll introduce myself as a “professional job seeker,” because I’ve changed jobs many times over the years between layoffs and planned moves. All of this practical experience keeps me current in sharing with job seekers what works in getting a job. In this post I want to discuss the two most important concepts I’ve learned: how to network and how to target a job search.
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Networking: By The Seasons
Posted on April 23rd, 2013 No commentsNetworking is important part of the job search process. It can help you learn inside information about jobs that are being created or not advertised. Everybody networks — at school, church, social activities, work, and online. Remember that networking is not the same as asking for a job, so you can do it anywhere. Usually your networking contacts will not be potential employers, but the connections you make with others with shared interests just might lead to an opportunity tomorrow. Since it’s starting to feel like spring – and soon summer – it made me think: what are some examples of Spring and Summer networking opportunities?
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Turn Over a New Leaf
Posted on April 4th, 2013 No commentsSome job seekers face barriers to employment. This is especially true for job seekers who must address a felony or former offense in their job search. Don’t let your criminal background hold you back from meaningful employment!
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Raising the Curtain on the Hidden Job Market
Posted on March 18th, 2013 2 commentsIt’s frequently reported that the majority (70 to 80 percent) of job openings are never advertised by employers. This is referred to as the hidden job market, suggesting that these jobs would be “hidden” from a job seeker who is only looking for opportunities posted online or in printed help-wanted ads. These figures are often cited as a reason why job seekers should engage in networking activities. But what evidence is there on how many job openings in the Twin Cities labor market are not posted online? To answer this question, we can compare the number of job openings with the number of new hires at firms.
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Minnesota Job Opportunities Grow
Posted on March 4th, 2013 No commentsDuring fourth quarter 2012, Minnesota employers reported a total of 58,860 vacancies, up 18 percent from fourth quarter 2011. This is the highest number of vacancies during a fourth quarter since before the Great Recession started.
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Top 10 List of Business Lists
Posted on February 28th, 2013 No commentsCan you name Minnesota’s largest employers or the best employer to work for? Business lists are a great resource for job seekers looking to identify companies to target for networking opportunities. Whether you’re looking for the top companies for women or the coolest places to work in Minnesota, check out these lists of businesses.
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