Create an Effective Job Strategy: Think Out of the Box for Career Success

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.

When we think of Marketing, most people may not consider seeking a career path in the medical field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is one of the fastest-growing industries, and numbers have also shown that healthcare is a rewarding and recession-proof industry during an economic downfall. There are many alternatives that will allow you to utilize your creative abilities such as working as a Healthcare Marketing Manager or Director. A Healthcare Marketing professional may present the services and products of healthcare organizations to prospective clients such physicians and other healthcare professionals. Read Stacy Eichenlaub's exciting story as she journeys to an unexpected career path in the industry.

As always, it is our mission to share information to those who have a passion for Marketing. We hope that you enjoy our current issue!

A Non-Traditional Career-Path: Working In The Medical Industry

The Medical Device industry is alluring for many reasons, particularly for those living in the Twin Cities or surrounding areas. There are hundreds of companies based here ranging from start-ups to the largest medical device company in the world, Medtronic. The health care industry is one of the key drivers of the U.S economy. Read more »

Résumé Tips: Five Ways To Grab Employers' Attention

With today's level of competition for good jobs your résumé has got only one chance to make a great first impression. To be considered for interviews your résumé must have that special something that grabs the reader's attention and motivates them to call you. Here are five strategies for transforming a blah document into a WOW résumé that will get employers calling you. Read more »

Editor's Corner

This concludes the second edition of the 2010 Career Insider! We hope you will find the information useful in helping you maintain focus in your job search. We look forward to bringing next quarter’s edition to you. Your feedback is important to us. If you have any suggestions or would like to participate in the Career Center team, please e-mail us at office@mnama.org.

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