How social media can affect your job search

Employers these days are looking at more than your resume when you apply for a job. Study shows that 70% of employers now go online and research potential candidates. 44 percent of potential employers who have researched candidates online found content that helped...

6 Tips For Job Hunting While Still Employed

Looking for a new job while employed can be a great asset for job seekers. However, it can also backfire if your current employer finds out. There can be a variety of reasons that you might be looking to switch jobs, perhaps your current job is too far away and the...

Employers: Are you REALLY reading the resume?

As a recruiter for a large organization for many years, it became so easy to breeze over the resumes in under 10 seconds focusing only on specific skills, experiences or traits while quickly discarding the rest. Fast forward a few years and things have really changed....

Impress the interviewer with your questions

Being well prepared for any interview with a list of questions that will differentiate you from other applicants is key to securing that dream job. There is always a big opportunity, when the table turns during the interview, and you want to ask your questions. Below...

DEED Unveils Career and Education Explorer

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) recently unveiled the Career and Education Explorer aimed at assisting students and job-seekers. The Career and Education Explorer is designed to provide information to students and job-seekers...