Career Insider
The Career Insider is a MN AMA newsletter focused on the current job market, employment trends, and professional training for our members. Each edition features a variety of series of articles on current career topics from in-depth reviews of highly-demanded marketing professions to career advice from Twin Cities' recruiting experts.

Are you thinking out of the box for your career? As summer fast approaches, vacations are on the minds of job seekers, but you shouldn’t take a hiatus from your search. It is very important for anyone seeking employment or wanting to explore a new career path to follow a strategy that separates them from the rest of the pack. Exploring different industries and careers during a recession requires a smarter, faster and more creative approach. In our current issue, Career Management Coach Deborah Walker outlines great ways that can move your resume to the top of the stack.

New Year, New Ideas, New You! 2009 was a challenging year for many professionals as job layoffs, pay cuts and corporate shutdowns were all too common. Remaining positive in 2010 and not getting discouraged by the uncertainties of the job market is critical to your career success. In this issue, we discuss how to build alliances through networking, plus spotlight MN AMA member Lisa France, as she discusses her role in the research field. We’re excited about the New Year and hope that you’ll enjoy the first issue!!

Make smart career decisions in a tough economy! In this issue, we focused on providing information on how you can make yourself invaluable and the most appealing candidate to potential employers. Recruitment professional and business owner Tony Nelson shares his insights on how to create a well-defined job search for career success. You’ll also want to read “Chin Up” where Marketing veteran Susan Rylance reveals which careers are favorable during a down economy.

Do You Have a Job Search Strategy in the Depressed Economy? The first quarter of 2009 ended with more layoff announcements and an unsettling labor market. It is without a doubt that competition in the U.S. job market is furious. Reputable companies and their Human Resources departments are bombarded daily by job seekers seeking for employments. The number one question among job seekers is: “How can I stay ahead of competitions in my job search?”

Welcome to the First Edition of the Career Insider! With the economy entering recession and unemployment skyrocketing in the last few months, it’s becoming critical for all of us to be aware of all relevant information to stay competitive in the marketplace. At MN AMA, we recognize this growing concern in our community and the need for job specific information. This is why we have created the Career Insider, a quarterly newsletter focusing on the current job market, employment trends, and professional training for our members.