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Employment and Career Resources
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A no fee online job bank for finding jobs and employees in Minnesota. |
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JobNow provides resume and interview assistance, one-to-one live job coaching with trained experts, and much more. Live help is available in English or Spanish seven days a week, from 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues. |
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Take courses and practice tests online, including computer skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, operating systems), occupational prep exams (civil service, law enforcement, military, EMS, postal services, firefighter), SAT, ACT, TOEFL, GED, adult basic skills, and U.S. citizenship. Create a username and password to access courses and tests and track progress. Purchased by Anoka County Library and Columbia Heights Public Library, using local tax money. |
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Business directory of over 14 million U.S. businesses, non-profits and government agencies including sales figures, credit ratings, and type of business. Residential directory of over 210 million households in the US. Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues. |
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Practice tests and ARCO ebooks cover most common academic and vocational/licensing tests including the ACT, ASVAB, GED, postal worker and real estate exams. Also includes a career library and resume builder. Purchased by Anoka County Library and Columbia Heights Public Library, using local tax money. |
Employment and Career Websites
One-Stop Shopping for Job Seekers
- Anoka County WorkForce Center
- CareerOneStop (US Department of Labor)
- MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency)
- Positively Minnesota (MN Dept of Employment and Economic Development)
Career Exploration and Planning
- Career Gateway
- GPS LifePlan
- Minnesota Careers Pathways
- MyMnCareers
- Minnesota Programs of Study
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- O*Net Resource Center
- Positively Minnesota – Explore Careers
Digital Literacy Skills
- Computer Tutorials (Goodwill Community Foundation)
- DigitalLiteracy.gov
- My Digital Literacy (DEED and Blandin Foundation)
- New Technology User Tutorial
- Northstar Basic Computer Skills Certification
- Skillful Seniors
- Typing Skills
Find a Job
- Local: Internet Job Search Sites, Jobs in Minneapolis, Minnesotajobs.com, MinnesotaWorks and Star Tribune Jobs.
- National: Monster, Career Builder, indeed, Glass Door, Snagajob, Riley Guide and Simply Hired
- Government: USAJobs (federal) and MN Job Postings (state)
Job Seeking Skills
Salary Information
Unemployment
- Applying for Minnesota Unemployment.
- Resources for the Minnesota Unemployed.
Business Resources
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Corporate & investment reference sources and periodicals providing company histories, Reuters investment reports, financials, rankings/market share, product, industry and trade association information. Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues |
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Detailed company, industry and country news and reports provided in full text of over 7000 publications including trade journals and general business magazines. Part of the Electronic Library for Minnesota, purchased by the MINITEX Library Information Network, using state tax money. |
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Includes forms for real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, power of attorney, landlord/tenant and many others. Also includes a legal dictionary and a Minnesota state attorney directory. All forms in this database are provided without any warranty, express or implied, as to their legal effect and completeness. |
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Business directory of over 14 million U.S. businesses, non-profits and government agencies including sales figures, credit ratings, and type of business. Residential directory of over 210 million households in the US. Purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, using state and federal tax revenues. |
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Full text for more than 60 regional business publications.Min |
Minnesota Business 101 (DEED) - Provides practical guidance for aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners in Minnesota
Minnesota Small Business Resource Guide (Minnesota Small Business Administration)
"Resources for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs" – an Anoka County Library Guide
Small Business Resources from MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency)
SCORE Minneapolis - resources to help you start and grow a small business
Business Websites
- BigCharts- Historical Quotes for stock and mutual fund prices.
- InvestorGuide for investments and personal finance.
- Minnesota Small Business Assistance Office .
- Search US Trademarks from USPTO and Trade Shows from TSNN.
- Small Business Guide from CCH and Sample Business Plans from BPlans.
