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Friday, December 5, 2008

Advice

Bridging the Gap to a New Job

Let’s say you’re looking for a job, as an administrative assistant, for example. But you're working part-time in an unrelated position. Or you have no job at all. How do you bridge that gap, the one between where you are and where you want to be?

Career Events Calendar

Tues., Dec 2
Tools of the Job Search Process -- All the Elements of Job Search. 6:30 p.m., Christ Presbyterian Church, 6901 Normandale Road, Edina. Free (donations accepted). Call 952-826-7011. John Wetzel of Right Management will speak.

Wed., Dec 3
Resume writing workshop: 8 to 9 a.m. or 12 to 1 p.m., the Woman's Club of Minneapolis, 410 Oak Grove St., Minneapolis. Call 763-568-7028.

Wed., Dec 3
Individual career counseling. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Central Library, room N-201, 300 Nicollet Mall. Free. Call 612-630-6000. HIRED career services specialist Nancy Buysee will review job letters and teach how to answer interview questions, find job leads and employer information.

Wed.,Dec 3
Job search assistance. 1 to 4:30 p.m. Minneapolis Central Library, room N-201, 300 Nicollet Mall. Free. Call 612-630-6000. Help with job searches and filling out applications or resumes.

Sat.,Dec 6
Typing and formatting your resume: quick class. 2 to 2:30 p.m., Minneapolis Central Library, business, science and government documents area, 300 Nicollet Mall. Free. Call 612-630-6000.

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