Career Calendar

MONDAY, MAY 12

Job search skills: Job interview strategies. 1 to 3 p.m., Brooklyn Park Library, 8600 Zane Av. N. Free. Call 952-847-5325. Sponsor: Hennepin County Library. Learn about types of interviews, develop and practice responses to common questions.

Career planning -- marketing materials. 6 to 9 p.m., 2324 W. University Av., St. Paul. $80. Call 651-646-3808. Sponsor: WomenVenture. Mine your accomplishments and create a winning résumé, cover letter and/or portfolio to highlight them.

Career planning -- You're hired! Tools and techniques to land your dream job; five-session course. 6 to 9 p.m. today and May 19, June 2, June 9 and June 16, 2324 W. University Av., St. Paul. $325. Call 651-646-3808. Sponsor: WomenVenture. Series will provide knowledge, skills and abilities to clearly articulate your value to a current or prospective employer, to increase your confidence and to land the position you want.

Networking and small group discussion. 7 to 9 p.m., St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 13600 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie. Free. Call 763-544-4648. Sponsor: Job Transition Support Group.

TUESDAY, MAY 13

Minneapolis Urban League job placement program/résumé writing workshop. 10:30 a.m., Glover-Sudduth Center, 2100 Plymouth Av. N., Minneapolis. Free. Call Roosevelt Pargo, 612-302-3120.

World of work orientation for ex-offenders. 4 to 6 p.m., North Regional Library, 1315 Lowry Av. N., Minneapolis. Free. Call 612-630-6000. Sponsors: Hennepin County Library and Goodwill/Easter Seals. A drop-in service for men and women who have a criminal background and need assistance with applications, résumés, interview skills and support on how to overcome the barriers of a criminal record.

Master of business communication information session. 5:15 p.m., Terrence Murphy Hall, room 450, 1000 LaSalle Av. S., Minneapolis. Free. Call 651-962-4380. Sponsor: University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14

Job searching after a layoff. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Minneapolis Central Library, room S-275, 300 Nicollet Mall. Free. Call 612-630-6000. Sponsors: Hennepin County Library and Goodwill/Easter Seals. Gain tools to re-enter the job market by learning how to target your search to employers' needs, marketing your skills, and more.

Job search assistance. 1 to 4:30 p.m., Minneapolis Central Library, room N-201, 300 Nicollet Mall. Free. Call 612-630-6000. Sponsors: Hennepin County Library and Goodwill/Easter Seals. Assistance with job searching, filing out applications or writing a résumé.

Job counseling for dislocated workers. 2 to 4 p.m. today and May 28, Southdale Library, 7001 York Av. S., Edina. Free. Call 952-847-5900. Sponsor: Hennepin County Library. Counselors from the Employment Action Center's Dislocated Worker Program will provide tips on job-search skills and answer job and career questions.

Job hunting on and off the Internet. 4 to 5:30 p.m., Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall. Free. Call 612-630-6000. Sponsors: Hennepin County Library and Goodwill/Easter Seals. Class will feature job hunting basics plus recommended job-hunting websites and library resources.

THURSDAY, MAY 15

Individual career counseling. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Minneapolis Central Library, room N-201, 300 Nicollet Mall. Free. Call 612-630-6000. Sponsors: Hennepin County Library and HIRED. A career services specialist will review résumés and job letters. Learn how to answer interview questions and find job leads and employer information.

Masters degree in human resources and industrial relations informational session. 6 to 7 p.m., 321 19th Av. S., Minneapolis. Free. Call Celeste, 612-624-5704. Sponsor: Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota.

SATURDAY, MAY 17

Dream big: University of Minnesota continuing education fair. 10 a.m., Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka. Free. Call 952-847-8800. Sponsor: University of Minnesota College of Continuing Education. Enhance your professional skills, and discover the many ways you can achieve your goals.

Résumé Maker Pro quick class. 2 to 2:30 p.m., Minneapolis Central Library, second-floor jobs and career area, 300 Nicollet Mall. Free. Call 612-630-6000. Sponsor: Hennepin County Library. Class will teach you how to edit, print and electronically send résumés.

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