MN Headhunter
A blog written by a Minnesota IT Recruiter about Minnesota jobs and business news, covering Recruiter, HR, career, job search, networking and social media topics, technology and the Minnesota IT and tech startup community. And a little Gopher football.
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3 Ways To Avoid A Resume Template And Make Your Resume Unique
The following post is courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap: Have you ever been guilty of copying a resume template to make writing and submission flow a bit more smoothly? Don't feel bad if you have. But do keep in mind that by taking this route you run the risk of appearing inauthentic to hiring managers who are looking for unique candidates. It's easier than you think to write your own resume, so let's try to step away from the template and instead create an original... |
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Minnesota Recruiter Jobs
The following new Minnesota Recruiter Jobs have been added to the Minnesota Recruiter Jobs page: Executive Recruiter - Full Time Job - William Richard Associates Senior Recruiter - Full Time Job - Target Technical Recruiter - Full Time Job - U.S. Bank Associate Recruiter - Full Time Job - Pearson Check out Minnesota Recruiters. An informal group of 2,400 corporate, consulting and search firm recruiters - you must be in Minnesota to join. ... |
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2012 Minnesota Golden Gopher Football Signing Class
It has been a long time since I posted anything about Gopher football here. Do not think that shows a lack of enthusiasm or that my support is wavering. Quite the opposite but time has been in very short supply so while I have been attending and traveling to games my blogging has been absent. My Tweets however have been in great supply. You can follow me on Twitter by clicking @Gophers Today is National Signing Day for football and this evening I will be attending the University of Minnesota event... |
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U.S. Top 10 Companies Using H-1B Visas
During a recent Minnesota tech event I was part of a conversation on the topic of H-1B visas. It evolved as it usually does with sides taken on if the number of visas should be increased, eliminated completely or the door open to anyone who has needed skills. And as usual the conversation changes a bit depending on the economy. Flash back to the 90’s and the Dot Com days and companies were begging for the cap to be increased. Then the post Y2K and 9/11 recession happened and many arguments... |
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Paul DeBettignies On TV Talking About Salary Increases, Klout And Vacations
A couple of times in the past month (and once in August) I have made a local TV appearance and while I was posting links on twitter and Facebook I just realized did not post them here… --> Last week (Jan 25, ‘12) I was on FOX 9 News with Recruiter: Research to Negotiate Salary talking about how company executives are more willing to give salary increases this year: Recruiter: Research to Negotiate Salary: MyFoxTWINCITIES.com --> On December 22, 2011 I was... |
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Minnesota Recruiter Jobs
The following new Minnesota Recruiter Jobs have been added to the Minnesota Recruiter Jobs page: Contract Recruiter - Full Time Contract Job - Toro Recruiter - Full Time Job - Land O’Lakes Jr. Recruiter – Sourcer - Full Time Job - STAR Collaborative Sr. Recruiter - Full Time Job - STAR Collaborative Recruiter - Full Time Job - BTM Global Consulting Check out Minnesota Recruiters. An informal group of 2,400 corporate, consulting... |
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Minnesota Recruiter Jobs
The following new Minnesota Recruiter Jobs have been added to the Minnesota Recruiter Jobs page: Junior Recruiter - Full Time Job - Buffalo Wild Wings Recruiting Coordinator - Full Time Job - UnitedHealth Group Staffing Specialist - Part Time Job - Allina Hospitals & Clinics Check out Minnesota Recruiters. An informal group of 2,400 corporate, consulting and search firm recruiters - you must be in Minnesota to join. ... |
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Job Search Advice: The Hitchhikers Guide to Job Search
The following post is courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap: “Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans.” - Peter F. Drucker Books, movies, TV shows and a computer game, the "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" has many forms. Not to disappoint, but my guide is not so bold or interesting. Unless, of course, you are looking for a job and don't have a clue (meant in only the nicest way). Even for those who have looked for jobs in the recent... |
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Minnesota IT Jobs With Minnesota Non Profits
The following new Minnesota IT jobs have been added on the Minnesota Non Profit IT Jobs page: Senior IT Helpdesk Specialist - Full Time Job - Greater Twin Cities United Way Information Services Manager - Full Time Job - Metropolitan Center for Independent Living Web Developer - Full Time Job - St Thomas University Unix Systems Administrator - Full Time Job - Hamline University If you are using a RSS Feed click Minnesota Non Profit IT Jobs... |
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Minnesota Morning: Code 42 And SOPA Edition
This is a short version of Minnesota Morning today with many conversations with companies finding it difficult to recruit and hire IT folks. Worse, a few bordering on many are finding it difficult to retain the staff they have. All I can do is remind them of what I said March of 2010 when the IT jobs market came off the bottom... I told you so. I told them this was coming and very few planned for it. No, I am not complaining... this is good for me. No links today but a few short topics: Code42... |
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Smokers Need Not Apply
There was an interview on CNN yesterday about how some hospitals, the one yesterday is in in Ohio, are screening candidates for nicotine use. Unfortunately the video is not posted on their site which is unfortunate because there was a great Q&A. So far it seems just a few hospitals are doing this. Their reasons range from wanting to cut healthcare costs to promoting a healthier lifestyle. Critics ask about a slippery slope like beer drinkers and those who eat meat. I don’t know what... |
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Using Marketing Skills To Create An Amazing Six-Figure Resume
The following post is courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap: At the six-figure level, you’ve probably used some level of marketing to sell aspects of your business to clients—or even sell a prospective employee on why they should join a company. But have you thought about using these same marketing techniques to sell yourself as an executive candidate? If you haven’t, now’s the time to consider some tips on ways to get this done. Create an Amazing Who-What-Why Job... |
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Minnesota Morning: MinneDemo And Minnesota Recruiter Jobs Edition
We had a whopping .5 inch of snow this morning and from the posts on Twitter and photos on Facebook you would have thought we had a major snow storm. I was seeing commute times double the normal. Has this very warm winter made us so soft we forgot how to drive? Silly me. Of course it has. Wait until next week… many of the forecast models are predicting a “significant weather event” in the Upper Midwest. A quick self promotional item… I had a feature on StaffingTalk.com last week. Click... |
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Minnesota Recruiter Jobs
The following new Minnesota Recruiter Jobs have been added to the Minnesota Recruiter Jobs page: Recruitment Coordinator - Full Time Job - Valspar Senior Recruiter - Full Time Job - Valspar Check out Minnesota Recruiters. An informal group of 2,400 corporate, consulting and search firm recruiters - you must be in Minnesota to join. If you are using a RSS Feed click Minnesota Recruiter Jobs. Connect with me by... |
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Minnesota Morning: Links To Recruiting, HR, Career And Minnesota Business Articles Edition
No commentary today. I have some things to share but it is 2:30 pm now which now makes this Minnesota Afternoon and by the time I get to write the other stuff it will become Minnesota Midnight. So the heck with it… Today’s Quote: Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase. - Martin Luther King, Jr. Today’s Links: Recruiting & HR Five Predictions About The Future Of Careers and Workplace in 2012 (TLNT) 10 Things LinkedIn Did... |
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Why A LinkedIn Profile Is Crucial For C-Level Executives
The following post is courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap: LinkedIn has become the go-to site for individuals who want to display all aspects of their professional life in one place. By setting up a profile you can showcase your resume, display your professional websites and blogs, garner recommendations, catch up with former associates, and acquire new networking contacts. There’s currently no better online “catch all” for professionals hoping to gain exposure with recruiters... |
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Some LinkedIn User Statistics
I saw the infographic below from Lab 42 a couple of months ago but as I am frequently asked for LinkedIn user statistics I thought I should post it here after seeing it posted again this time on Infographic: How people really use LinkedIn (ragan.com) The numbers affirm most of what I see as LInkedIn users behaviors although I think the 35% access LinkedIn daily number is a bit high. I also wonder if maybe the numbers are a bit high because this likely came from LinkedIn users and not from those... |
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Minnesota Morning: Best Buy, Economy And LSU vs Alabama Edition
After days off of writing Minnesota Morning I am back. The optimism and freshness of a new year were interrupted last week with health and life issues with those around me. Thankfully everyone is on a road to recovery of some sort. Funny though how fast the enthusiasm of a “new year” can change in a moment. I said that to one of my friends who was waiting on a test result and he said, “Dude, just because these first days have been rocky does not signal how the new year will be. It’s... |
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Minnesota Recruiter Jobs
The following new Minnesota Recruiter Jobs have been added to the Minnesota Recruiter Jobs page: Technical Recruiter - Full Time Job - National Engineering Resources Recruiter - Full Time Job - University of Minnesota Physicians Recruiting Manager - Full Time Job - MetLife Check out Minnesota Recruiters. An informal group of 2,400 corporate, consulting and search firm recruiters - you must be in Minnesota to join. If you are using a RSS Feed click... |
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Minnesota IT Jobs With Minnesota Non Profits
The following new Minnesota IT jobs have been added on the Minnesota Non Profit IT Jobs page: Network Administrator - Full Time Job - Walker Art Center EMR Application Specialist - Full Time Job - West Side Community Health Services Content Database Specialist - Full Time Job - Minneapolis Institute of Arts If you are using a RSS Feed click Minnesota Non Profit IT Jobs And Volunteers. Click Minnesota Headhunter for most recent blog posts. ... |