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The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation is the vehicle through which business executives, healthcare and education leaders, civic and community leaders, local government leaders, partner organizations, and community members come together in guiding efforts towards making the greater St. Cloud, MN region one of the best places to live and work in America.

Filsan Talent Partners

Meet Filsan Talent Partners, a GSDC investor organization for over 2 years. Filsan Talent Partners is dedicated to...

With around 146 investors, the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation... Read the success stories of businesses in our region.

Take these things off your resume ASAP!

Along with your cover letter, your resume is going to serve as your first impression, so there is simply no room for error.  By following these tips, you will be sure to make a great first impression. Salary Requirements – Unless you are responding to a job ad that...

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Phone Interview Frenzy

Once you submit your resume for that job opening you want, one of the first things employers might implement is a phone interview. Phone interviews are an efficient way for employers to complete an initial screening with their applicant pool in a short period of time....

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Connecting with Colleges

Connecting with Colleges There are plenty of reasons a business should connect with local Colleges and universities – the most obvious reason is finding talented employees. Developing a good connection with local colleges gives businesses the opportunity...

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Incorporating Diversity

Incorporating Diversity Initiatives into the Workplace and Company Culture Showcase a commitment of diversity from top level management Have the CEO issue a statement on the company's diversity initiatives and highlight the diverse executives of your...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Snag a top notch intern!

Opportunities are the key to success. By welcoming and providing opportunities for our aspiring leaders, we play an integral part in encouraging students to consider careers locally versus leaving the region. There is no doubt there is some skin in the game for you as...

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Use LinkedIn to find your dream job

Many more businesses are using LinkedIn as their primary or sole job-posting site, hence, it can be your secret weapon if you know its best practices. Job Description: the first thing to do is to ensure the job you are seeking is highly relevant to who you are and...

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Mentorships Can Boost Career Goals

Regardless of what stage of your career you are at or what field your career is in, a mentorship can result in numerous positive personal benefits. One way to think of a mentor is as a personal career coach, someone who provides you with the knowledge and guidance...

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Interested in a career in Healthcare?

Job seekers in the Greater St. Cloud area are invited to attend the Health & Science programs open house at St. Cloud Technical & Community College on Thursday, June 8th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. This event will be held on the St. Cloud Technical & Community...

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Tips to Diversify the Workplace

Tips to Diversify the Workplace

In order to meet the needs of Saint Cloud’s changing demographics, it has become critical for area businesses to meet the increasingly multicultural needs of our community. Businesses benefit from cultural diversity as wider varieties of people, skill sets,...

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Are You Hindering Yourself on the Job Hunt?

Are You Hindering Yourself on the Job Hunt?

Beginning a job hunt can seem like a daunting task. Where do you start? How do you prepare for an interview? Sometimes it can be so overwhelming that you overlook important details that can make all the difference in your job search. Worst of all, you might be making...

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Forced to Make a Midlife Career Change?

This happens more than you may think.  Your company gets bought by another company so your job is eliminated, a company goes bankrupt, or you have an epiphany on your way home one night, and all of a sudden, you know it is time for a career change! The initial...

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How to Avoid Stress at Work During the Holidays

How to Avoid Stress at Work During the Holidays

The holidays are usually considered a time of peace and tranquility, but for some people, it can be awfully stressful. Some people rely on holiday bonuses from their jobs to pay for presents for their family. Remember how stressed Clark Griswold was in “National...

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Salary Negotiation Advice for Job Seekers

We’ve all been there: the dreaded “What is your current salary?” interview question. Before debating whether or not it’s better to answer this question, take a look at this article from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), here. What...

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Wage Comparison- Twin Cities & St. Cloud

With an unemployment rate of 2.9% we have a seller’s market for the first time in years. Wages are about 17.5% lower in the St. Cloud MSA (Stearns and Benton County) compared to the Twin Cities. However, not all occupations pay less here. In fact many have higher...

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Questions You Should Ask in a Job Interview

Questions You Should Ask in a Job Interview

So you have finally reached the end of the interview. You have handed in your resume and references. You have answered all the questions to the best of your ability. Your potential future employer finishes by asking, “So, do you have any questions about working for...

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SCiTechsperience

Are you looking to fill or create internship positions for college students who study science, technology, engineering, and math? SciTechsperience connects college students majoring in a (STEM) discipline to paid internships in small to mid-sized Minnesota companies....

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ColdSpring Scores Success on JobSpot!

GreaterStClouJobSpot has been a new experience for us at ColdSpring.  We have posted a few jobs on the site to date and plan to continue to use the site as we have openings arise. When we posted our Finish Line Operator position, we were able to select a candidate...

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Why Upload Your Resume to JobSpot?

We understand job searching can be stressful and overwhelming. JobSpot is here to make your life easier! By simply adding your updated resume to the Greater St. Cloud JobSpot website, you are giving St. Cloud area employers the opportunity to find you! Let Greater St....

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Questions to Ask

Do not leave it up to the employer to ask questions during a job interview, rather its essential jobseekers ask questions as well. Asking questions shows the employer the candidate is serious about the position and wants to learn more. Possible questions include: What...

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Behavioral Interviewing

Behavioral based interviewing allows employers to determine an applicant’s success by evaluating their experiences and behaviors. Instead of asking traditional interview questions, such as “Tell me about yourself,” the employer asks for specific examples about the...

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Westaff Host Job Fair Event on August 6th!

Westaff is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, August 6th at 544 25th Avenue North, St. Cloud, MN. Event will take place from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. No appointments necessary - STOP IN any time during the event. All Shifts Available: *Packagers *Helpers *Production Laborers...

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Country Financial hires from JobSpot!

Our initial experience with JobSpot has been great. We had a position posted but also utilized the search feature to look up job seekers. This search feature was great as we were able to find local candidates that were actively looking for a change. When reaching out...

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Smart Salary Negotiation

When you’re searching for jobs, sometimes just ‘getting a job’ can feel more important than negotiating the salary. However salary negotiation is a key component to landing a successful job. During the interview process never reveal your current salary information,...

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Clean up your Profile!

The job search has moved into an online era. With online profiles and job postings, hiring managers will often examine Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts to screen job candidates. For tips on how to clean up your profile, visit Everyday Interview Tips and The...

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LinkedIn Tips

With over 300 million users, LinkedIn allows one to connect with professionals while displaying their online resume. A strong profile includes the following: Professional headshot Customized LinkedIn address Summary with headline Relevant work experience...

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Interview Mistakes and Stumbles

While it is necessary to brainstorm answers to potential interview questions, do not forget to pay attention to your nonverbal behavior. Common mistakes include: Failing to make eye contact Failing to smile Having bad posture Playing with something on the table...

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Jobseeker wins iPAD on JobSpot!

As a part of our marketing awareness to JobSpot, Greater St. Cloud’s newest talent portal, Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation gave away an iPAD mini per month September through December. Abraham Yorek from Little Falls was our December iPAD winner. ...

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JobSpot Candidate Hired at Marco!

Networking leads to great new job opportunity for Mark Long at Marco! Mark was relocating to the area and needed to start a job search.  Before moving to St. Cloud, Mark spent some time researching companies that fit his expertise.  Through a couple of connections he...

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JobSpot job seeker wins iPAD!

As a part of the initial roll out and marketing awareness to JobSpot, Greater St. Cloud’s newest talent portal, Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation is giving away an iPAD mini per month through December. Kate Orbeck from Cold Spring is the October iPAD winner. ...

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JobSpot showing results!

Veritae Group, LLC recently posted a job on the GSDC Website.  New to the site, we found the process to be highly intuitive and a quick, effective tool for finding candidates.  We had an inquiry within a day of posting! JobSpot is a great concept that will surely help...

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