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Tues., Oct 7
Career & employment transition group for women. 9 to 11 a.m., 2324 W. University Av., St. Paul. Free. Call 651-646-3808. Sponsor: WomenVenture. A walk-in group for women to set goals, brainstorm ideas and gain networking contacts for support in a career transition.

Tues., Oct 7
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 resume, cover letter and portfolio to highlight them. Part of the five-part career development series.

Wed., Oct 8
Job counseling for job seekers. 2 to 4 p.m., Southdale Library, 7001 York Av. S., Edina. Free. Call 952-847-5900. Counselors from the Dislocated Workers Program will provide tips about job-search skills and answer job and career questions.

Wed., Oct, 8
Job-hunting on and off the Internet. 4 to 6 p.m., Best Buy Technology Center, Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall. Free. Registration required; call 612-630-6000.

Thurs., Sept 9
Get that job offer. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 600 E. Hwy. 13, Burnsville. $19. Call 952-707-4110.

Sat., Oct 11
Online job application quick class. 2 to 2:30 p.m., Minneapolis Central Library, business, science and government documents area, 300 Nicollet Mall. Free. Call 612-673-6000.

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