West Metro Career Seeker Highlights for August 13 - 17, 2018

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West Metro Job  Career Highlights for August 13 - 17, 2018

Start a Small Business

Bob Voss

Topics included: feasibility of your business idea, business plan basics, legal requirements, and understanding the aspects of financing a business. Presented by Bob Voss

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Bloomington 

Monday, August 13 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. 

Register here 

Social Media

social media

Learn how social media can be used to your advantage in today's job market. Presented by Amy Rush, recruiter 

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Bloomington 

Wednesday, August 15 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 

Register here 

 

Get Your Questions Answered - Career Coaching

questions

Get answers and other advice about your career. 

Typically offered eight sessions per week 

10-11:30 a.m and 2 -3:30 p.m.  

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Bloomington  

See dates here. Dates and times subject to change

Resume

Minnesota Work Force Center in Blaine 

Monday, August 13 from 8:30 a.m. to noon                                                       Register here 

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Burnsville

Monday, August 13 from 1 to 3 p.m.                                                                   Register here 

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Bloomington 

Thursday, August 16 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.      Advanced                                Register here 

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Blaine

Friday, August 17 from 9 a.m. to noon               Advanced                                 Register here 

Interviewing

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Brooklyn Park 

Tuesday, August 14 from 1:30 to 4 p.m.                                                           Register here

Minnesota WorkForce Center at the Farmington Library  

Wednesday, August 15 from 3 to 5 p.m.                                                          Register here 

Creative Job Search

CJS

 This workshop covers the basics of a successful  job search. Topics include preparing for the job search, resume strategies, networking and practice interviewing.

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Shakopee                              Register here 

Tuesday and Wednesday, August 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to noon             

 Minnesota WorkForce Center in Blaine                                   Register here

Wednesday and Thursday, August 15 and 16  from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  

Local Hiring Events

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Brooklyn Park 

Monday, August 13 from 1 to 3 p.m.                                            More information here 

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Shakopee

Thursday, August  16 from 10 a.m. to noon                                     More information here

See hiring events mn.gov/deed/jobfairs 

LinkedIn for Job Search

Use LinkedIn as a networking tool and enhance your job search! In this workshop, we demonstrate how to access the hidden job market, research employers and jobs, make the right connections, and more

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Bloomington 

Monday, August 20 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.                                                Register here 

How to Get LinkedIn Lucky

Catherine Byers Breet

Tired of sending messages on LinkedIn, only to hear nothing back? If LinkedIn hasn't been bringing in the interviews, then it's time for a fresh approach.

Catherine Byers Breet presents a fresh and honest look at how to find the job opportunity that's right for you. 

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Bloomington       

Tuesday, August 28 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.  

 Register here

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations to attend this event should contact the host WorkForce Center or DEED.CustomerService@state.mn.us within 3 days of event.