West Metro Career Seeker Highlights for Nov. 13 to 16, 2018

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West Metro Career Seeker Highlights for Nov. 13 to 16, 2018


Getting and Staying Motivated in Your Job Search

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Tony Saffold shareshow to improve your listening skills, set goals and gain confidence to sell your skills! 


Minnesota WorkForce Center in Bloomington

Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. 

Register here now! Space is limited. 


Transferable Skills

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Catherine Byers Breet  has helped thousands of people to effectively translate their skills and get the job they want. Learn the top three reasons great candidates get rejected plus five simple steps for making sure it doesn't happen to you.

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Bloomington 

Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. 

Register here now! Space is limited.


How to Start Your Own Business

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Have a great idea for a business, but not sure how to go forward? Bob Voss of DCTC presents an overview of the basic steps to starting a business in Minnesota.

 

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Burnsville 

Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Register here 


LinkedIn - Getting Started

During this hands-on workshop, learn how to navigate LinkedIn, draft your profile, showcase your expertise, look for jobs, build and use your network. 

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Brooklyn Park 

Thursday, Nov. 15 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.                                                       Register here 


Get Your Questions Answered - Career Search Coaching

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Receive coaching to help you search for a job. Get advice about resumes, interviewing, networking, career exploration and LinkedIn.

Coaching is for career seekers in all phases of the job search process. Typically available eight times a week.

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Bloomington 

                      mn.gov/deed/hsworkshops

 


Successful Job Search Over 40, 50 & 60

Use age to your advantage! Discover techniques for marketing your expertise to employers. Explore new job search strategies and resources for the experienced job seeker.

Minnesota WorkForce center in Bloomington

Friday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon                                                                   Register here 


Networking

Studies show that 85 percent of jobs are found via networking. Learn about networking to land your next job!

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Bloomington 

Career Search for Veterans: Guest will be 3M

Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.                                                         Register here

 

Job Talk/Get to Work Job Club with recruiter from United Health Group 

Thursday, Nov. 15 from 8 to 11:30 a.m.                                                             Register here

 

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Burnsville 

Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 9 to 11 a.m.                                                              Register here 


Resumes

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Blaine

Thursday, Nov. 15 from 8:30  a.m. to noon                                           Register here

Friday, Nov. 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.      ADVANCED               Register here 

 

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Brooklyn Park

Thursday, Nov. 15 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.                                           Register here 

 


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Minnesota WorkForce Center in Burnsville

Tuesday. Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon                                                        Register here


Creative Job Search

Learn the essentials of a successful job search. Topics include resumes, networking and  interviewing.

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Burnsville

Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.                                                          Register here

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Brooklyn Park

Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.                                               Register here 

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Blaine

Wednesday, Nov. 14 and Thursday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.        Register here 


Local Hiring Events

 

Hennepin County Employment Services at the Minneapolis Convention Center

Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.                                         More information see here

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Burnsville

Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon                                                    Register here 

Minnesota WorkForce Center in Shakopee

Thursday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon                                                       Register here

See other hiring events here 


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Monday, Nov 12 Minnesota WorkForce Centers will be closed for the holiday and reopen on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 8 a.m. 


Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations to attend an event should contact the host WorkForce Center within 3 days of event.