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Matt Krumrie

Sales + Marketing columnist | Careers

Matt Krumrie answers readers' questions about job-hunting the first Sunday of each month. Matt has 10 years of experience reporting on the employment industry.

Recent content from Matt Krumrie

What Is Your Brand?
Brand yourself as the solution to an employer's problem.
Jul 9, 2008
Job Hunting Series Part I: Writing The Résumé
When it comes to writing a resume, do you understand the objective of your objective? If that confuses you, then you feel the same way many hiring managers do when they read resumes. A clear objective can be the key to telling recruiters why they should read the rest of your resume.
Jul 8, 2008
Writing A Resume
Kevin Donlin of Edina-based Guaranteed Resume (www.gresumes.com) has read nearly 15,000 resumes over the years and found glaring mistakes in about 90 percent of them.
Jul 8, 2008
Make Your First Impression Last
A good first impression during an interview can result in landing a second interview. A bad first impression can take you out of the running even if your qualifications are impeccable.
Jul 8, 2008
Help! It's Busy Season And I Want More Time Off
It’s tough when you are working long hours and through the day and into the night. It’s even tougher when your family and personal life are affected. Before you think there isn’t a solution, develop a plan and present it to your employer to see if just maybe you can make it work.
Jul 8, 2008
Preparing For Possible Layoff
The best time to look for a job may be when you have a job — especially if you feel a layoff may be in your future. Take these steps to make sure when and if the time comes, you are already on track to finding a new job.
Jul 8, 2008
Finding A Job Of The Future
What may be considered a hot job to one person may not be to you. That's why it's important you assess what your skills and interests are before deciding on what educational program to choose. There are a number of great resources available for Minnesota job seekers. Read more to find out how to create your own hot jobs list.
Jun 21, 2008
How To Find A Part-time Job
Getting a second or part-time job is a great way to help deal with rising costs of living. Before you look for just any job, assess what it is you really want out of a part-time job. Identify your goals and take the process seriously and you will not only earn some extra money, but make new personal and professional contacts that can benefit you down the road.
Jun 16, 2008
Negotiating A Severance Package
Finding out you lost your job is a crushing experience. Being offered a severance package is a positive that can hopefully help lessen the blow. However, before you accept a severance package, think things through to make sure you understand what is being offered and what options you may have before agreeing to terms.
Jun 12, 2008
Be Prepared
Keeping your résumé, cover letter and career portfolio up-to-date is sound advice for a number of reasons, according to a leading expert from the University of Wisconsin.
Jun 12, 2008


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