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If hard times affected your attitude and a dismal job market stymied your career, these 5 must-read tips can help y... job search Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:49:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m11d19-5-must-read-tips-for-job-seekers-who-have-been-out-of-work-6-months-or-longer?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Want-to-avoid-a-layoff-Then-perfect-your-strengths-and-forget-about-your-weaknesses?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner If you want to increase your odds of surviving the next round of layoffs, don't waste time trying to improve your weaknesses, such as terrible tech skills or poor people skills. Instead, focus on what you already do really well - and then do i... Layoff Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:02:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Want-to-avoid-a-layoff-Then-perfect-your-strengths-and-forget-about-your-weaknesses?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Resume-Tips-For-Executive-Assistants?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner Since every executive assistant position is a little different, there’s no canned answer for “must-haves.”That said, don’t make the assumption that the reader knows what you did in your executive assistant role, says Twin Citi... Resumes Executive Assistant Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:30:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Resume-Tips-For-Executive-Assistants?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Twin-Cities-Job-Seekers-Interview-workshop-set-for-Tuesday-Nov-17-in-Edina?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner The Minneapolis Job Support Workshop and Hockenberg Search invite you to an interactive workshop to help you answer difficult interview questions. There are a number of questions that are really tough for many job seekers. Preparation is essential so... interview Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:24:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Twin-Cities-Job-Seekers-Interview-workshop-set-for-Tuesday-Nov-17-in-Edina?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m11d11-The-real-cost-of-commuting-to-work-how-you-can-save-money-by-using-public-transportation?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner Have you ever thought about taking the bus to work? Or perhaps, carpooling with others? For some, the need to use their vehicle during the day, or for others who work hours where service is not available, it is not possible. But for many workers w... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:16:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m11d11-The-real-cost-of-commuting-to-work-how-you-can-save-money-by-using-public-transportation?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m11d10-How-to-get-a-job-by-getting-into-the-mind-of-an-employer?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner There's an old marketing maxim that can improve any cover letter, says Kevin Donlin, a national job search expert who has one goal in mind – to help you get a job – fast.Donlin helps people find jobs using marketing methods that have work... Resumes Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:26:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m11d10-How-to-get-a-job-by-getting-into-the-mind-of-an-employer?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Video-How-to-get-hired-faster--resume-cover-letter-and-networking-tips?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner How to get hired faster by first making sure your resume, cover letters, and networking conversations are on target, from David E. Perry and Kevin Donlin. Excerpted from the Guerrilla Job Search System DVD Related video: How to write a co... Resumes Networking Cover Letters Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:30:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Video-How-to-get-hired-faster--resume-cover-letter-and-networking-tips?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Video-How-to-write-a-cover-letter-that-guarantees-you-get-noticed?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner Here are some tips on how to get hired faster by writing and sending a Guerrilla Cover Letter. This is another proven Guerrilla Job Search tip from David E. Perry and Kevin Donlin, co-authors of Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 2.0. After w... Cover Letters Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:56:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Video-How-to-write-a-cover-letter-that-guarantees-you-get-noticed?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Five-reasons-you-are-not-getting-interviews?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner Here are 5 reasons you may not be getting noticed, from Tom Hogan, principal of Level 1 Resources,  a company that provides accounting and finance talent to companies throughout Connecticut, Westchester County and the New York City area. 1. You... Resumes Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:06:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Five-reasons-you-are-not-getting-interviews?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Video-How-to-hire-top-talent?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner Jodi Standke from Talon Performance Group shares tips on what an organization can do to attract top talent, become an employer of choice and make sure the organization is getting the best person for the position. Jodi recommends that organiza... Career-related Videos Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:01:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Video-How-to-hire-top-talent?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Video-How-Health-Savings-Accounts-Work?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner With increasing health insurance costs for small and mid-sized businesses, Eric Ronning with Channel Financial discusses options available, specifically a high deductible health plan coupled with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Not only does ... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:56:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Video-How-Health-Savings-Accounts-Work?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Why-applying-at-a-staffing-company-can-be-a-wise-career-move?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner Whether you want a temporary job or a permanent position, working for a staffing company is a great career move, says Mary Younggren, President of the Minnesota Recruiting and Staffing Association (MNRSA) and owner of TempForce, a Twin Cities staf... job search Temporary Jobs Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:35:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Why-applying-at-a-staffing-company-can-be-a-wise-career-move?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Six-tips-for-staying-on-good-terms-with-coworkers-while-pregnant?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner Here are some tips that can help those who are expecting, those who work with those are expecting, managers, business owners, and any other person in the workforce who is or works with someone who is pregnant. The tips are from Marjorie Gree... Pregnant in the workplace Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:18:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Six-tips-for-staying-on-good-terms-with-coworkers-while-pregnant?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Why-taking-smart-risks-is-the-key-to-career-success?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner Being successful in your career requires that you engage in risk taking, according to Beth Banks Cohn, PhD, a leading expert in change management and leadership development, and Roz Usheroff, an internationally recognized communication expert and ... careers Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:24:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Why-taking-smart-risks-is-the-key-to-career-success?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Survey-shows-interpersonal-skills-can-trump-technical-knowledge-in-job-search?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner Having a winning personality has always helped in making friends or getting a date, but a recent survey confirms it also opens doors in the job search. When presented with accounting or finance candidates who possess similar qualifications, 31 per... Survey Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:17:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Survey-shows-interpersonal-skills-can-trump-technical-knowledge-in-job-search?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Upcoming-event-Maximizing-the-effectiveness-of-your-job-search-process?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner The workshop is designed to help individuals articulate, present and market the “value” of their services to hiring managers and organizations. Attendees would benefit from this workshop if they: * Have not conducted a job search in th... job search Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:59:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Upcoming-event-Maximizing-the-effectiveness-of-your-job-search-process?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d19-When-searching-for-jobs-dont-forget-about-your-local-newspaper?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner Finding a job is difficult, time consuming and stressful. It takes patience, hard work and perseverance. It takes someone willing to think outside the box, network and reach out to contacts like never before. Most of all, it takes the right skill set... job search Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:54:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d19-When-searching-for-jobs-dont-forget-about-your-local-newspaper?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Recession-has-probably-ended-says-Minnesota-State-University-Mankato-Professor?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner The Recession has probably ended. That's what Richard Schiming, a Minnesota State University, Mankato Economics professor, said in an article in the Mankato Free Press.The Q&A article included thoughts from Schiming. Here is a brief look at that ... recession Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:03:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Recession-has-probably-ended-says-Minnesota-State-University-Mankato-Professor?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Resume-writing-Reality-Tips-you-need-to-know-but-dont-want-to-hear?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner In his more than 25 years as a corporate HR management executive for such high-profile companies as Pepsi Cola, Nestle and Hard Rock Cafe, Matt Durfee has been on the receiving end of nearly a 100,000 resumes from prospective job candidates.It was hi... Resumes Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:54:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Resume-writing-Reality-Tips-you-need-to-know-but-dont-want-to-hear?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d11-5-Ways-to-Market-Your-Business-for-FREE?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner Marketing your business doesn't always have to be a complicated, time-consuming and expensive process, says Suzy Feine, of Suzy Feine Consulting, a Twin Cities-based marketing and public relations firm.A few key marketing tactics is often all you nee... Business Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:40:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2452-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d11-5-Ways-to-Market-Your-Business-for-FREE?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Workplace-Examiner