http://www.startribune.com/jobs/career RSS Feed for Career Management en-us Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:45:10 GMT 2009-11-16T20:45:10Z en-us http://www.startribune.com/jobs/career/70200297.html Researching a company can only give so much information, that's why it's important to rely on what is most important to you when determining what type of employer you would like to work with. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:45:10 GMT http://www.startribune.com/jobs/career/70200297.html 2009-11-16T20:45:10Z http://www.startribune.com/jobs/career/70200302.html The hiring process has become increasingly automated, from online applications to scanning of resumes. The in-person interview, however, is one area where human interaction still counts. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:02:25 GMT http://www.startribune.com/jobs/career/70200302.html 2009-11-16T18:02:25Z http://www.startribune.com/jobs/career/69407047.html In healthcare, online applications are becoming the norm. So is an old-fashioned cover letter really necessary? Yes, says Jen Jenks, nurse recruiter at Regions Hospital. She notes that most online systems allow applicants to paste a letter into the application or to send it as an attachment. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:16:58 GMT http://www.startribune.com/jobs/career/69407047.html 2009-11-09T17:16:58Z http://www.startribune.com/jobs/career/69407052.html How do you re-apply for a job in which you've been short-listed? Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:12:21 GMT http://www.startribune.com/jobs/career/69407052.html 2009-11-09T17:12:21Z http://www.startribune.com/jobs/career/69407002.html After well over a decade working in direct mail marketing, Karen Irwin was laid off from a job in early 2007. As part a subsequent career search, she began attending a weekly job club, where the facilitator suggested the group look at every local career listing - not just those in a given field. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:55:18 GMT http://www.startribune.com/jobs/career/69407002.html 2009-11-09T16:55:18Z http://www.startribune.com/jobs/career/67606467.html Holiday jobs may be difficult to find this year. Start early and be creative in your job search. Remember that employee discounts and free services are dollar-stretchers. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.startribune.com/jobs/career/67606467.html 2009-11-02T13:00:00Z http://www.startribune.com/jobs/career/67606442.html Asking about salary and benefits in the first interview is a good way for you to eliminate yourself from consideration for the job. Find out why this practice should be avoided. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:19:30 GMT http://www.startribune.com/jobs/career/67606442.html 2009-11-03T16:19:30Z http://www.startribune.com/jobs/career/65987552.html Can your job search be similar to marriage and infomercials? Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:37:55 GMT http://www.startribune.com/jobs/career/65987552.html 2009-10-26T15:37:55Z http://www.startribune.com/jobs/career/65977267.html The Internet is a marvelous resource for digging out facts about prospective employers. Just make sure to choose the right tools. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:36:05 GMT http://www.startribune.com/jobs/career/65977267.html 2009-10-26T16:36:05Z http://www.startribune.com/jobs/career/65977252.html Working a seasonal job has pluses and minuses. Here is a look at some scenarios and things to consider to make it work for you. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:10:20 GMT http://www.startribune.com/jobs/career/65977252.html 2009-10-26T15:10:20Z