Guest Speakers

MONDAY, JANUARY 30

Networking - The Hidden Job Market, 1-4 pm, Bloomington Presenter: Mark Struthers Registration

Learn the secrets of cracking the "Hidden Job Market" and finding the 75 percent of jobs that are never advertised. 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31

Elevator Speeches: Your Personal Brand, 1-4 pm, Bloomington   Presenter: Tony Saffold  Registration

Communicate your value to employers in 30 - 60 seconds.

Develop Your Brand Using HireWire, 12:30pm-4pm, Brooklyn Park Presenter: Susan Huston  Registration  Prerequisite: Bring resume on a USB drive. Dress professionally for recording a video.

Use technology to leverage your skills to stand-out from the crowd. Create a website displaying your professional credentials, contact information, a personal video, and a link to your LinkedIn account. Market yourself using your personal QR code and URL.
Prerequisite: Bring resume on a USB drive. Dress professionally for recording a video.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2

MONEY: Negotiate for what you're worth,1-3 pm, Bloomington Presenter: Catherine Byers Breet  Registration

Learn what is negotiable. Find out what you're worth and how to ask for it ... in 5 simple steps.

West Metro Events

MONDAY, JANUARY 30

BROOKLYN PARK, 1pm-3pm  Event information

Aerotek Commercial Staffing *  Americold Logistics *  Atlas Staffing *  Award Commercial Services *  Davis Companies * Dungarvin Inc. * ENTEGEE *  First Student Inc. - Champlin *  First Transit * IC System * Integrity Living Options, Inc. * International Paper * Jeane Thorne * ResourceMFG * Rockler Companies * East Side Neighborhood Services 
(Senior Community Services Employment) * Teaching Temps Inc.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1

BURNSVILLE  10am-12pm   Event information

Amazon – Fulfillment/Warehouse. Up to $16/hr * Darts – Homemakers needed * Durham School Services – Bus drivers $16.50/hr * English Rose Suites/BHome – Home health aides, certified nursing assistants * Harbor Freight – Sales, logistics * Heartstrings Unlimited– Customer service/support * Hy-Vee, Savage –  Best way to get hired: Apply online www.hy-vee.com/careers, then visit with recruiter at event. * Jimmy John’s – Food service, restaurant mgr, delivery * The Right Staff – customer service, IT, human resources, accounting, administrative, receptionist, data entry, warehouse $14-$18/hr * UPS – Package handlers, drivers and supervisors * Walgreens – Beauty consultant

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1

BLAINE  10:30am-12:30pm   Event information  

Relieve Care – CNA, PCA * Fridley Public Schools Nutritional Srvcs – Manager, food service assistant on call/substitute. Permanent start $13.25/hr. Substitute $11.50/hr. * Improve to Make Better – Direct support professionals $15//hr. * UPS – Package handlers

FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE EVENT INFORMATION 

Contact the WorkForce Center where the event is held.

On the Fence about Joining a Professional Organization?

Get Your Questions Answered

• Exploring careers
• Setting up your resume 
• Interviewing and networking

Additional topics include... 

Maximize LinkedIn

Tues., Jan. 31, 10am-11:30am, Bloomington. Join this special small group discussion about LinkedIn.

CareerCode Assessment: 

Know Your Code, Find Your Fit.

An assessment of your personality and interests to help you find where you fit best in today's working world.

Job Transition Financial Do's and Don'ts 

Talk to a financial professional about your financial strategy as you search for a new job.  This session is sponsored by Thrivent Financial.

Dates, times, and registration for "Get Your Questions Answered"

Appointments encouraged but not required. Always Welcome!

Questions or comments? Email:

Beth.Jameston@state.mn.us.

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