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Is It Okay To Ask For Feedback If You Don’t Get The Job?
By Todd Bavol, The Job Search Ninja. CEO, Integrity Career Transitions You have attended the initial job interview, and maybe even more than one follow-up interview, and things seemed to go well. Despite your high hopes though, that dreaded rejection letter still arrives in your mailbox. What next? Do you just take it on the chin and move on, or is it okay to ask the recruiter for feedback in an attempt to find out what went wrong? This is actually a question to which you will find...

Job Circle - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 16:22

Acing Phone Interviews
Employers often use phone interviews as a way to screen candidates to bring in for in-person interviews and a way to interview candidates that live further away. Most often you will get a call for a phone interview without any notice, however the lucky few may get an email ahead of time asking when an appropriate time to schedule the call. But don’t fret - Simply Hired has the tips that you need to ace the phone interview and lead the way towards an in-person interview. PreparationAlthough...

Simply Hired - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 13:18

The 100 Fastest Growing Companies of 2010
This morning, CNNMoney / FORTUNE released their 2010 list of the 100 Fastest Growing Companies. This year Eldorado Gold, a gold mining company based out of Canada, topped the list—an impressive feat as it didn’t make the cut on last year’s list. Rounding out the top three were Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, a Vermont-based coffee company and Ebix, an IT consulting and outsourcing company headquartered in Georgia. These companies are booming and growing rapidly, and are great targets for...

Simply Hired - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 13:16

Tailoring Resumes and Cover Letters
Tailoring your resume and cover letter is an important part of the applying process that many job seekers tend to overlook. By tailoring your application materials to the jobs you’re applying for, you will show those potential employers that you are that ideal candidate for their specific position. Simply Hired has tips and tricks for tailoring your resume and cover letter. Your main point of reference when tailoring your cover letter and resume should be the job description for the position...

Simply Hired - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 13:14

Professional Branding on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is one of the many tools used by both job seekers and recruiters to fill positions at companies. This social networking site tends to draw a more professional crowd, making it a great place to network with others in your industry, connect with potential employers and hiring managers or other professionals who could help get your foot in the door at a company. If you don’t have one already, your first step is to create a LinkedIn account. Even if you’re a new grad without much experience,...

Simply Hired - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 13:13

Report: Nevada should be hub for clean-energy innovation
By Anthony Ramirez of the Las Vegas Sun Original Article In 19th-century America, the government awarded land grants to start what would become the transcontinental railroad and establish universities such as Rutgers and Michigan State. Now, Brookings Mountain West, a research group, is calling for a similarly ambitious effort based on the model of land grants to shift the nation from fossil fuel to cleaner energy. In a report to be released today, Brookings Mountain West calls for the creation...

Recruiting Nevada - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 12:46

Tips for Effective Networking
Building your network is not only something that you do when you’re out of work. You should build relationships continuously so that when you do find yourself either out of a job or looking for a new opportunity, you have a number of connections that might be able to help you out. The key to being successful at networking is to build relationships that are authentic and honest, so that they last long-term instead of short-term. These relationships should be reciprocally beneficial, so if you...

Simply Hired - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 12:37

New Employer! The Sherwin-Williams Company
If you think you've got what it takes to be a troubleshooter, "marketer", trainer, systems analyst, creative problem solver, strategist, and an all-encompassing leader of the pack, you could be part of the Sherwin-Williams management team.To check out their Management Training Program, visithttp://minnesotajobs.com/view.php?job_id=1001135

Minnesota Jobs - Wed, 09/01/2010 - 14:51

Employer Spotlight: Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
Discover what Philadelphia and PCA offer older adults and those who care for them. Our Employer Spotlight this week is shining on a company that is looking for you! Philadelphia Corporation for Aging is a non-profit organization designated since 1973 as Philadelphia County’s Area Agency on Aging. If you are interested in a new opportunity that will allow you to help others, read on… Working @ PCA With a stated mission to improve the quality of life for older Philadelphians, their...

Job Circle - Wed, 09/01/2010 - 13:44

Beyond.com Joins The Network, Replacing Yahoo! HotJobs
Beyond.com, Inc., the world's largest network of niche career communities, today announced it has been selected by The Network, the largest online recruitment solution in the world, to be their exclusive provider of recruitment services in the U.S. market for...

EmploymentMetrix - Wed, 09/01/2010 - 11:08

Minnesota Job Vacancies Climb 32 Percent in 2nd Quarter
Minnesota Job Vacancies Climb 32 Percent in 2nd Quarter~State had 4.8 unemployed people per job vacancy~ST. PAUL - Minnesota employers reported 41,400 job vacancies in the second quarter of 2010, up 32 percent from the same period a year ago, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).The findings, contained in the agency's twice-annual Job Vacancy Survey, also showed that the state had 4.8 unemployed people for each vacancy during the second quarter,...

Minnesota Jobs - Wed, 09/01/2010 - 10:06

Making Job References Work For You-by Bill Benitez
Obtaining good references can be fairly easy if you have developed them by exhibiting good work habits. On the other hand, it can be quite difficult for a person who does little more than what is absolutely necessary. It should be no surprise that the best references are based on the way you perform your job and how you relate to the people you work with. Keep this in mind while you are still on the job and it will be easy to compile a good set of references. To learn more, visit: http://minnesotajobs.com/article.php?article_id=17...

Minnesota Jobs - Wed, 09/01/2010 - 07:36

10 Tips To Make Relocation For Work Purposes More Feasible And Less Costly
By Todd Bavol, The Job Search Ninja. CEO, Integrity Career Transitions For some job seekers, continuing their search for employment in their local areas can begin to seem like a pointless exercise. Businesses may have downsized, relocated or closed down altogether, leaving scant opportunities for the long-term unemployed, those seeking moves up the career ladder and those looking to move into an entirely different career field. While finding greater opportunities elsewhere in the same...

Job Circle - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 16:26

Asking the Right Interview Questions - Making the Interview Work For You, By: Judi Cogen
Bringing people into your organization is one of the most important and costly decisions you make. Planning and focus will help make the process more effective and increase the probability of choosing the right candidate for your company. Learn more about hiring the right people for you by visiting: http://minnesotajobs.com/hrsection/arti ... php?empl=1

Minnesota Jobs - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 12:37

Long-Term Unemployment – Keeping Things Normal
By Todd Bavol, The Job Search Ninja. CEO, Integrity Career Transitions As one long day just seems to merge into the next and any hope of change feels like it disappeared long ago, maintaining a ‘normal’ lifestyle during periods of long-term unemployment can not only feel difficult, but even pointless. The choices that we make and the way that we live our lives, however, can have an enormous effect on our state of mind, so bear in mind the following to help keep yourself on track....

Job Circle - Mon, 08/30/2010 - 16:08

Work for Minneapolis Public Schools
The Minneapolis Public Schools System is hiring lots of teachers and other positions. Check out their list at http://minnesotajobs.com/view.php?company_id=769.

Minnesota Jobs - Mon, 08/30/2010 - 13:52

Another Recipe for Lemonade
Most of us go to industry conferences all the time. If the ones you attend are anything like most that I have been to, they usually have a keynote speaker to kind of kick things off and get people energized. Also, and if you are anything like me, you have heard really good ones and some “not so good.” Like everyone else, it is hard for me to get “energized” and in a positive frame of mind

Six-Figure Learnings - Mon, 08/30/2010 - 13:05

Pros and Cons When it Comes to Being Friends With Your Boss on Facebook
I recently watched an episode of Say Yes to the Dress (give me a break, it’s my guilty pleasure show, we all have one), and when one of the brides listed the members of her entourage that were there to...

EmploymentMetrix - Sat, 08/28/2010 - 00:03

Is your engineering firm too specialized to need a website?
Babette Ten Haken Sales Aerobics for Engineers Internet Business Development Strategies for Manufacturers, Distributors and Service Companies www.salesaerobicsforengineers.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/babetteburdick http://blog.salesaerobicsforengineers.com Featured Guest Blogger: Babette Burdick Ten Haken Sales Aerobics for Engineers Internet Business Development Strategies for Manufacturers, Distributors and Service Companies Connect With Babette On Linkedin Read The Sales Aerobics For...

Civil Engineering Central - Thu, 08/26/2010 - 10:06