http://edenprairie.minnesotajobs.com/blog/index.php Copyright 2008, Sam Morse Sam Morse en-US SPHPBLOG 0.5.1 http://edenprairie.minnesotajobs.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry080819-135813 ----------------------------------------------------------
A well-written cover letter can not only deliver a solid
first impression, it can actually influence the hiring
manager even before the resume is reviewed.

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Source MN DEED]]> Minnesota Employment News http://edenprairie.minnesotajobs.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry080814-122233 Sam Morse Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:22:33 GMT http://edenprairie.minnesotajobs.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry080813-090920 -----------------------------------------------------------
If you have the time to read this (I'll bet that you don't),
I want to tell you about a very prevalent and destructive
force that is now taking over corporate America. What force?
It's the force destroying boundaries on time. Read More...

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In July 2008, MINNESOTAJOBS.COM conducted a survey of over 500 Twin Cities manufacturing companies to test the health of this sector. Our questions ranged from recruitment advertising methods used, yearly turnover, current and near future hiring efforts, types of jobs they were hiring for and diversity programs . Below is an executive summary of the results of our survey:

Advertising methods:
Print – 52.6%,
Radio/TV - 1.8%,
The Web – 82.5%,
Other (temp services, head hunters) – 11.5%.
Note: The total equals greater than 100% because our respondents frequently selected multiple responses.

Conclusion: The internet has become the most prevalent advertising method. Manufacturing companies are posting jobs on their Web site, career Web sites and other Internet areas.

Hiring Time Frame:
Hiring now: 21.5%,
Hiring in the next 3 months: 12.3%
Are constantly hiring: 50.9%
No short term hiring: 15.3%
Note: The total equals greater than 100% because our respondents frequently selected multiple responses.

Conclusion: Manufacturing companies are, for the most part, in a hiring mode.

Workers needed:
General Production: 52.8%
Skilled Production: 56.1%
Engineering: 43.9%
Office: 59.6%

Note: The total equals greater than 100% because our respondents frequently selected multiple responses.

Conclusion: Twin Cities manufacturing companies are looking for a wide range of skill sets.

The turnover rate in the manufacturing companies we surveyed varied widely. The average yearly turnover rate was 9.4%.

54.4% of the manufacturing companies we surveyed have an active diversity program.

Overall conclusion: Although layoffs make the news, in general there is strength to the manufacturing sector in the Twin Cities based on worker demand. Also, more than 1/2 of the manufacturing companies surveyed are committed to a diverse workforce.
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Minnesota's unemployment rate dropped by one-tenth of a percentage point to 5.3 percent in June on a seasonally adjusted basis. The number of jobs rose by 3,400 or 0.1 percent over the month on a seasonally adjusted basis.

Source MN DEED]]> Minnesota Employment News http://edenprairie.minnesotajobs.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry080717-111904 Sam Morse Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:19:04 GMT http://edenprairie.minnesotajobs.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry080715-121813
Forbes Article]]> Musings http://edenprairie.minnesotajobs.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry080715-121813 Sam Morse Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:18:13 GMT http://edenprairie.minnesotajobs.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry080714-125714 Money on CNN's Best place to live article]]> Musings http://edenprairie.minnesotajobs.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry080714-125714 Sam Morse Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:57:14 GMT http://edenprairie.minnesotajobs.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry080707-113208 -------------------------------------------------------
According to an old adage, first impressions are hard to
erase. This is particularly true when welcoming a new
employee to your organization. First impressions count - big
time. Here are five things organizations can do to
dramatically improve retention and productivity rates.

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A great Web resource for job hunting is Weddles. They put
out a pretty good job seeker newsletter (we subscribe)
and strive to be the leader in Internet recruiting resources.
They also have a poll of favorite Web sites. If you like us,
please let them know. Their main Web page is
www.weddles.com. Their poll Web page is
weddles.com/jobpoll.cfm.
Thanks if you recommend us!]]> Musings http://edenprairie.minnesotajobs.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry080701-084617 Sam Morse Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:46:17 GMT http://edenprairie.minnesotajobs.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry080625-083732 ----------------------------------------------------------
Does summertime mean the living is easy? Not if you check
today's job thermometer.

Read the full article at:
This link.
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