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Looking for a Job in Minnesota
Whether you're just thinking about changing jobs, searching for a new job, or looking for better career options, you need to tap into the right information, resources and guidance. There are several sources you can get information from if you are a job seeker in Minnesota. This list is specific to people who live in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota who looking for a job.
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development can help people looking for a job with http://www.positivelyminnesota.com/JobSeekers/index.aspx online job listings, upload your resume, get tips on improving your resume, and learn the tricks for a great job interview. There is an excellent article on networking to find a job which covers a networking overview, the hidden job market, networking strategies and useful social networking exercises. http://www.positivelyminnesota.com/JobSeekers/Find_a_Job/Job_Search_Process/More_About_Networking.aspx
WorkForce Centers are helpful in finding a job and getting training and advice. The WorkForce Centers can help you by providing free email accounts and internet access to people looking for a job. http://www.positivelyminnesota.com/ The centers also can help you build your skills with typing tutorials, skills assessment, resume writing software, interest and personality screening and career exploration tools.
A list of job seeker workshops can be found at http://www.positivelyminnesota.com/mwa/mnwfc/WorkshopList.aspx or you can call the WorkForce Center at 1(888) GET-JOBS or 1(888) 438-5627.
Hennepin County Library system in Minnesota helps people sharpen their computer and internet skills for free. local Hennepin County Library system The Hennepin County Library has free classes in beginner computer, intermediate computer, Job Searching, Adaptive Technology, tutoring in English, Somali and Spanish in math, GED and citizenship test preparation, classes for beginning writers, memoir writing, getting published and more. All classes are free and open to the public by contacting your local Hennepin County Library.
Online Job Opening Databases and Job Seeker Resources contain searchable online job databases where you can upload your resume, apply for jobs online, track your job search progress, and sign up to be emailed about new job listings. https://www.minnesotaworks.net/
Craigslist has a current job listing service throughout Minnesota by county. Just sign onto www.craigslist.org and select the state and county where you are looking for a job. I've seen good jobs on craigs list and questionable jobs on here, so let the job seeker be wary of bad ads.
Jobs HQ is a database of 27 local newspapers with help wanted sections in Minnesota, Wisconsin, South and North Dakota. You can post your resume, search job openings by category of jobs you are seeking http://www.jobshq.com/
The Star Tribune has lots of tools like the database searchable by keyword and location within miles of a city. As of this article January 1, 2009 there were 1633 jobs listed within 26 industry categories. The Startribune also has career advice articles to help you with your job development at http://jobs.startribune.com/jobs/
For those of us who like to track job hunting efforts there is a way to manage your online search at http://ww2.startribune.com/careermanagement/
The Pioneer Press has http://www.twincities.com/jobs a robust site that delivers Yahoo Hot Jobs by search and lets you browse jobs and tools like the job search manager where you can post your resume and track your job search.
Lots of information can be found at http://www.job-hunt.org/jobs/minnesota.shtml Find a job online with links to educational, city and government jobs as well as links to some of the larger corporations in Minnesota. A list of online classifieds, jobs in Minnesota education, jobs in Minnesota governments and links to larger corporations in Minnesota for job seekers.
If you are looking for a job in Minnesota the links above are a good place to start, but remember to stay focused and not get lost on the internet while you are researching. Remember real world business networking with some of the networking articles on this site. Shake the trees and see what falls out. Good Luck in your career endeavors as you soar to new beginnings!
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