Web Site Tip - Creating Templates in MINNESOTAJOBS.COM
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Did you know that MINNESOTAJOBS.COM now allows registered job
seekers to set up a 'canned' cover letter that will
automatically fill in when they email employers? Once your
cover letter template is created, you will no longer have to
spend time creating a memo to every employer you appy to!

Create your cover letter template by logging in and
navigating to "My Inbox" from "Account Options". Once
you're in My Inbox just click on "Message Templates" and
begin designing your 'canned messages' to employers!

Showcase Your Accomplishments - Create a Portfolio
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Job seekers outside of the creative fields are now seeing the
value of utilizing portfolios in their job search. Employers
like to hire someone whose work they've seen. A portfolio
can support a resume with concrete evidence of an applicant's
work. To learn more about creating a portfolio, visit:

http://minnesotajobs.com/article.php?article_id=63

Minnesota Employment and Unemployment Release
Minnesota's unemployment rate rose one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.8 percent in April on a seasonally adjusted basis. The number of jobs dropped 10,100, down 0.4 percent, over the month on a seasonally adjusted basis.

Diversity.MN has launched a monthly newsletter focusing on Diversity in Minnesota and Diversity in the workplace. To view this monthly newsletter, visit The Diversity.MN Newsletter Archive.

Our sister web site Diversity.MN is in the process of publishing a monthly newsletter that will spotlight 'diversity minded' organizations, publications and resources.

Check back soon for a link to our inaugural edition!