Job Seeker Bulletin - August 17, 2015 - Hennepin County

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Hennepin County Job Seeker Bulletin - August 17, 2015

Find the Jobs: Navigating the Hidden Job Market

Tuesday, September 1 
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Bloomington, WorkForce Center

Catherine Byers Breet will teach job seekers about this important job search topic.

Did you know that 20% of job openings are never posted online, and less than 10% of jobs get filled through online applications?

Join us for an honest yet inspiring recruiter’s look at how to find the unadvertised jobs you want, then chase them down and get an interview.

Register online at  www.bit.ly/cbb91 


This week's MinnesotaWorks.net blog article ...

MinnesotaWorks.net and Accessibility

Additional blog articles here.


On-Site Hiring Event schedule changing...

Watch the Job Fair Calendar for the most up-to-date information.  

Brooklyn Park - 1st & 3rd Mondays, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.. Call 763-279-4400 for more information.

Bloomington -  1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - Noon.  Call 952-703-7730 for more information.

Blaine - Call 763-783-4800 for the current schedule.


Veterans Networking Groups and Job Clubs 

Blaine - Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Please register.

Bloomington - Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Please register.

Brooklyn Park - Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m..  Please register.


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WorkForce Center Job Search Workshops

Learn new skills for finding jobs, interviewing, writing resumes and more!

Blaine

Brooklyn Park

Bloomington

Preregistration required.


West Metro Area WorkForce Centers

Blaine
1201 89th Avenue NE #235
Blaine, MN 55434
763-783-4800

Bloomington
4220 West Old Shakopee Rd #100
Bloomington, MN 55437
952-703-7730

Brooklyn Park
7225 Northland Drive
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
763-279-4400

North Minneapolis
1200 Plymouth Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-520-3500

South Minneapolis
777 East Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-821-4000


 Visit your local Minnesota WorkForce Center 

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Healthcare Industry Focus
On-Site Hiring Event and Informational Panel

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Bloomington WorkForce Center

Mayo Health Systems, Fairview Health Services, Express Scripts and more!


On-Site Hiring Events This Week

Monday, August 17     1 p.m. - 3 p.m.   
Hennepin North WorkForce Center  7225 Northland Drive North, Brooklyn Park, MN  55428. Please call 952-279-4400 for accommodations.  

  • American Student Transportation - School bus drivers $15/hr, no experience/will train. $750 sign on bonus. Licensed school bus drivers $1,000 sign on bonus and matching pay. Diesel mechanics $18-$25/hr
  • Caring Professionals Home Care, north metro - Personal care assistants, home health care assistant, homemaker $10.50-$12.50/hr 
  • Family Dollar 
  • First Student Inc., Champlin, New Hope - School bus drivers, mechanics PT $14-$15/hr 
  • Job Corps, Hubert H. Humphrey 
  • Labor Ready - Warehouse, construction, housekeeping, general laborer $9-$12/hr 
  • Pro Staff - Administrative & light industrial 
  • Senior Community Services Employment Progra.m. - East Side Neighborhood Services - Training assignments in schools, libraries, social services agencies, hospitals $8-$9/hr 
  • Team. Personnel Services 
  • The Mentor Network, REM Hennepin - Direct support professional/caregiver $11.25/hr

Next Brooklyn Park on-site hiring event Monday, August 31, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 


Tuesday, August 18    10 a.m. - 12 p.m.     SPECIAL HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY FOCUS
Hennepin South WorkForce Center 4220 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55437. Call 952-703-7730 for accommodations.

Interested in a career change to healthcare? Speak with several healthcare businesses and employers about job opportunities.  Arrive early for an informational panel.  Come ready with your questions!! 

  • Health Care Careers Informational Panel  Q&A Session    8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
    Mayo Health System, Lutheran Social Services, Express Scripts and more.
  • Healthcare On-Site Hiring Event    10:00 a.m. - Noon
    More than 20 exhibitors hiring for direct care positions, administrative positions, management positions and more!!  For a full list of exhibitors, click here.

Please register prior to hiring event here.  Call 952-703-7730 for accommodations.


Wednesday, August 19    10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Anoka County WorkForce Center, 1201 89th Ave NE Ste 235, Blaine, MN 55434.  Call 763-783-4800 for accommodations.

  • Atlas Staffing - Various positions
  • Kottkes Bus Service - Drivers
  • Ultimate Cabinetry - Experienced Cabinet Maker and apprentice cabinet maker
  • FedEx Ground - Package handlers
  • First Student - Drivers
  • Viking Magazine Services - Sales representative, call center
  • H & R Block - Tax professionals, front desk/reception
  • Mission Foods - Assemblers
  • Doherty Staffing - Light industrial, call center, clerical, engineering, IT, finance and accounting 

HIRED Summer Career Fair

Monday, August 24    10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430.  Call 651-328-2799 for accomodations.

Join more than 30 employers in need of YOUR skills and qualifications.  Complimentary resume reviews throughout the event provided by event hosts HIRED and RESOURCE. No pre-registration required. Public transportation available and parking is FREE.   

For more information and a complete list of exhibitors, click here.


Future On-Site Hiring Events

Monday, August 31     1 p.m. - 3 p.m.   
Hennepin North WorkForce Center  7225 Northland Drive North, Brooklyn Park, MN  55428. Please call 952-279-4400 for acc

Tuesday, Sept. 1   10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Hennepin South WorkForce Center 4220 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55437. Call 952-703-7730 for accommodations.


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Ongoing WorkForce Center Services
Stay current with job fairs, networking clubs, and workshops at WorkForce Centers throughout the Twin City metro area.  

  • WorkForce Center workshops  
    Write a better resume, improve your interviewing skills, and learn new job search strategies. Wide variety of workshops in the metro area.

  • Networking Job Clubs   
    Studies show job seekers who network obtain better jobs more quickly. Groups meet throughout the metro area.

  • Veteran Employment Services
    Explore where your military experience can transfer to the private sector.  Learn how to translate your skills for potential employers.
Call and confirm the event is occurring as scheduled. For WorkForce Center events, contact the local WorkForce Center.  For non-WorkForce Center event, contact the hosting company.

Employers - Maximize your recruiting!  
Maximize your access to job seekers by working with your local WorkForce Center. First, set up an account and post your jobs on MinnesotaWorks.net. 

  • Access 8,400 subscribing job seekers. 
  • Access 50,000 resumes for job seekers who are actively searching for work. 

Then contact your local Business Service Representative. 

Southern Hennepin County 952-703-7730
Northern Hennepin County 763-279-4400
Anoka County 763-783-4800
   

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