http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner en-us Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:35:07 -0700 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:29:37 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m2d8-Free-workshop-Maximizing-the-effectiveness-of-the-job-search-process?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner The Twin Cities North Metro Job Networking Group will be hosting a FREE workshop called Maximizing the Effectiveness of the Job Search Process. 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Events Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:58:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m2d2-Twin-Cities-job-seekers-WomenVenture-career-class-calendar-for-February-2010?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m2d2-Job-seekers-Minnesota-Recruiting-and-Staffing-Association-offering-free-job-search-summit?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner The Minnesota Recruiting and Staffing Association is pleased to invite Minnesota job seekers to participate in a FREE half-day Job Summit at the Mall of America. The event takes place Tuesday, March 23rd from 8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at at the Mall... Events Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:40:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m2d2-Job-seekers-Minnesota-Recruiting-and-Staffing-Association-offering-free-job-search-summit?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m2d2-Video-Understanding-noncompete-agreements?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner Each month, Owl Bookkeeping and CFO brings you short videos in which they interview trusted vendors and advisors, who offer tips and helpful advice for small and growing businesses. Areas covered include banking and finance, human resources, comme... Video Non-Compete Agreements Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:23:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m2d2-Video-Understanding-noncompete-agreements?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d28-APTA-President-applauds-President-Obamas-State-of-the-Union-Address?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner The below statement is by American Public Transportation Association (APTA) President William Millar “On behalf of the 1,500 member organizations of the American Public Transportation Association, I applaud President Obama for addressin... Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:32:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d28-APTA-President-applauds-President-Obamas-State-of-the-Union-Address?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d27-Job-seekers-Learn-how-the-hiring-game-is-really-played?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner Local hiring expert Marni Hockenberg shows you exactly how to become a top candidate in today's tough job market. Drawing on 15 years of in-the-trenches, day-to-day involvement in the hiring decision-making process – from the perspective... jobs job search job shadow job cuts job loss job leads job hunt Job Club Events Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:05:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d27-Job-seekers-Learn-how-the-hiring-game-is-really-played?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d26-Survey-Poor-gadget-manners-in-the-workplace?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner The use of gadgets such as smartphones and other handheld devices may make employees more productive, but they haven’t made the workplace more polite. In a new survey by Robert Half Technology, CIOs are reporting increases in breaches of wor... Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:08:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d26-Survey-Poor-gadget-manners-in-the-workplace?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d25-Unemployed-Maybe-you-deserve-to-be?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner With the latest unemployment rates showing no signs of improvement, perhaps it’s time to look at the numbers a little differently from the gloom and doom nightmare we hear about in every possible news medium, says Tom Johnston, CEO of Search... Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:18:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d25-Unemployed-Maybe-you-deserve-to-be?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d25-12-tips-for-hiring-the-best-sales-talent-in-the-Twin-Cities?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner According to Indeed.com, today there are 2,226 active, full time sales openings in the Minneapolis area paying $50,000+ per year. If you are an employer among the masses seeking quality sales help today, you must consider how you will differentiat... sales Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:28:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d25-12-tips-for-hiring-the-best-sales-talent-in-the-Twin-Cities?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d21-The-top-5-most-controversial-career-articles-of-2009?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner It's safe to say job seekers can easily be overwhelmed with career advice on the Internet. Everywhere they click, there are job sites proclaiming the next great thing in the job hunt. Career experts are everywhere offering tips and advice. Man... job search Resumes Best of 2009 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:24:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d21-The-top-5-most-controversial-career-articles-of-2009?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d19-Upcoming-event-for-Twin-Cities-job-seekers-Maximizing-the-effectiveness-of-the-job-search-process?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner On January 26th at Ridgedale Library (12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka, MN 55305) the Twin Cities Human Resources Association (TCHRA) is offering a workshop called "Maximizing the Effectiveness of the Job Search Process". Registration beg... Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:50:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d19-Upcoming-event-for-Twin-Cities-job-seekers-Maximizing-the-effectiveness-of-the-job-search-process?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d19-Recruiting-Professionals-Network-a-place-for-recruiters-to-meet-share-ideas?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner One of the most active groups through LinkedIn is the Recruiting Professionals Network. According to the group overview this groups is "a recruiting professional’s network of networkers who believe together everyone achieves more. We co... Recruiter Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:25:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d19-Recruiting-Professionals-Network-a-place-for-recruiters-to-meet-share-ideas?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d17-Dont-fumble-when-making-your-next-hire-7-key-traits-of-the-office-MVP?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner Brett Favre, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning and Mark Sanchez, the starting quarterbacks on the four remaining NFL Playoff teams. Their play this postseason has been a key reason their teams are all one game away from The Super Bowl. There's no... hiring Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:03:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d17-Dont-fumble-when-making-your-next-hire-7-key-traits-of-the-office-MVP?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d17-Job-seekers-How-to-succeed-at-a-job-fair?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner With so much emphasis on using social media tool such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook in your job search. Many job seekers have forgotten about one method that is still a valuable way to search for jobs: By attending job fairs. Job fai... job search job cuts job loss job leads job hunt Job Club Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:53:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d17-Job-seekers-How-to-succeed-at-a-job-fair?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d16-Attention-sports-media-professionals-MSHSL-seeking-media-specialist?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner Are you a sports fans? Do you like covering high school sports? Do you have a combination of writing, web, video and social media skills? Then the job opening at the Minnesota State High School League could be for you. This job, posted on the ... job leads Sat, 16 Jan 2010 04:13:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d16-Attention-sports-media-professionals-MSHSL-seeking-media-specialist?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d15-5-ways-to-save-on-your-marketing-budget-in-2010?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner Here are five ways to save on your marketing budget in 2010, with tips and advice from Suzy Feine, of Suzy Feine Consulting, a Twin Cities-based marketing and public relations firm. These tips are useful for the business owner, human resources... business-to-business Budget Business Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:15:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d15-5-ways-to-save-on-your-marketing-budget-in-2010?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d15-Vote-now-Help-Minnesotabased-jobcareer-web-site-get-recognized?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner There are so many job and career web sites these days that it's hard to know which is the best one to use. Everybody seems to have their own experience and opinion. But now, there may be a way to find out once and for all what the public think... careers Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:07:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d15-Vote-now-Help-Minnesotabased-jobcareer-web-site-get-recognized?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d13-3-things-your-next-employer-will-search-for-on-your-resume?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner Ever submit a resume and wondered why you didn’t even get a call, when you felt that you were ideal for the job? Ever felt that your resume was buried in a database and not even getting seen? Chances are your resume didn’t demonst... Resumes Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:50:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d13-3-things-your-next-employer-will-search-for-on-your-resume?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d12-Office-bandits-Are-your-coworkers-stealing-your-ideas?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner According to a recent survey, there’s a common type of workplace theft -- and it has nothing to do with missing office supplies. More than one in four (29 percent) employees interviewed said that a coworker has taken credit for their idea. T... careers Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:02:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m1d12-Office-bandits-Are-your-coworkers-stealing-your-ideas?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner