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Registering/Creating an account on MINNESOTAJOBS.COM
Under "Account Options" on the home page of MINNESOTAJOBS.COM click the options "New? Please Register." Complete the information in the "Job Seeker Registration Page." Remember! This is the information employers will be looking at when you submit your resume and if you choose to make your resume stored in our database viewable by employers. Be sure to use proper punctuation, spelling, etc.
You are not required to post a resume immediately. You can skip the resume section and enter that information at a later time.
Once you have entered your information, check your email. You should have received a Registration Confirmation email from admin@MINNESOTAJOBS.COM. If not, please check your spam folder and label the email as NOT SPAM
If there is no email from us in your normal email folder or spam folder within 24 hours, please visit MINNESOTJOBS.COM and click on the email icon on the right top of any page and complete the form letting us know you have not received the confirmation email. If you have uploaded your resume, you will receive a second email from admin@MINNESOTAJOBS.COM letting you know that your resume was posted successfully.
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Logging Into Your Account
There are a few different ways to log into your account. You can click the padlock icon at the top of the page or you can click the Job Seeker Home Page Button and choose "Log In" in the "New? Start Here!" area or you can click "Account Options" in the blue menu bar and choose "Log In." Or, just bookmark this link: http://MINNESOTAJOBS.COM/login.php?login=jobseeker
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Logging Out Of Your Account
Click the open padlock icon at the top of the page or you can click "Account Options" in the blue menu bar and choose "Log Out."
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Uploading Your Resume on MINNESOTAJOBS.COM
Log into your account click "Account Options" and choose "My Resumes." Complete the form and copy/paste your resume in the "Your Resume" box. We recommend converting everything to a text format before entering your information into this section. This will help it appear more appealing to employers. If your resume is in a Word or PDF format, you can choose to upload it under the "Upload Your Resume" section. Click the browse button and attach your document. The following areas are optional - you do not need to enter information in them if it already appears in your resume.
- Extended list of skills
- Work Experience
- Education
Preview your resume to be sure it copy/pasted correctly and save your changes. You should receive an email from admin@MINNESOTAJOBS.COM telling you that your resume was posted successfully. If not, please check your spam folder and label the email as NOT SPAM. If there is no email from us in your normal email folder or spam folder within 24 hours, please visit MINNESOTJOBS.COM and click on the email icon on the right top of any page and complete the form letting us know you have not received the confirmation email.
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Changing Your Password
Log into your account and under "Account Options" choose "My Account." At the bottom of the page, you can enter your new password and save your changes.
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Updating Contact Information
Log into your account and under "Account Options" choose "My Account." Here you can update your address, phone number and email address. If you wish to change your name, please contact us.
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Can I Have Multiple Accounts?
Only one account is allowed per email address. Should you decide to open additional accounts, you will need a different, valid email address for each account. Resumes and other personal/secure information cannot be shared between accounts.
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Tracking Jobs You've Applied For
Log into your account and under "Account Options" choose "My Inbox."
In the list of links at the bottom of the page, click "Job Applications." A list of jobs that you've applied for will appear. It is important to note that unless you are logged into your account, we cannot track the jobs you've applied for.
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Bookmarked Jobs
You may choose to bookmark a list of jobs to review at a later date. Bookmarked jobs can be found in the "My Bookmarked Jobs" area under "Job Options." Your bookmarked jobs will be remembered until you choose to unbookmark them. Note: If a job expires and is removed from our system, you will not be able to recover the bookmarked job.
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Staying Current With New Jobs On MINNESOTAJOBS.COM with Job Alerts
Log into your account by clicking on the padlock icon in the upper left hand corner of any page in MINNESOTAJOBS.COM. Be sure to enter your account information in the "Job Seeker" section. In the blue menu area, click "Job Options" and choose "Job Alerts." Here, you can select how often you wish to have jobs emailed to you as well as choose the categories and sub categories you are interested in.
You may unsubscribe from this service at anytime by clicking the "Unsubscribe" option at the bottom of the page.
Note: When you post your resume, we will set up job alerts automatically based on the categories and subcategories you select. Please make sure emails from MINNESOTAJOBS.COM are not captured by your spam filter. Otherwise you will not be aware of new jobs posted on your site.
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What are the different ways I can apply for a job on MINNESOTAJOBS.COM?
Employers can set up their job postings in a variety of ways. The two most common are to have job seekers complete a form that will automatically email your resume to the employer. The second most common form is to direct job seekers to the employer's Web site to apply for the job. Other ways to apply include contacting the employer via phone, fax or even applying in person. It is important to read the entire job posting and follow any contact instructions at the bottom of the page.
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Why do some positions direct me away from MINNESOTAJOBS.COM?
When employers post jobs on our site they have a few options for how applicants can apply. Some choose to have job seekers redirected to their Web site because they have an application on their own site and want job seekers to apply that way. The majority of our employers will have job seekers complete our online form, but some may wish to have applicants apply through their Web site. If you have any questions on how an employer wants you to apply to a specific posting, contact us.
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Do I need to be registered on MINNESOTAJOBS.COM in order to apply for a job?
No! Anyone can apply to a job on our site, however you will not be able to store your resume or keep track of the jobs you've applied to, unless you are registered and logged in at the time you apply for a job.
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Job Searching - Basic and Advanced Techniques
A basic job search can be found in many places throughout MINNESOTAJOBS.COM. Our main page features the basic search near the top of the page. It is also found on the Job Seekers Zone Home page. To use this type of search, just enter a few key words, and/or select a few other options and hit "Search!"
Your results can be sorted by the date posted, job title, company or location.
If you're looking for a more in depth, specific job search, click the blue "Advanced Search" link found to the right of any Quick Job Search box.
Here you can search jobs using multiple criteria. Be sure to perform multiple searches using a variety of search parameters, as employers may not always post their jobs in areas you think. If you are not getting good results, try broadening your search by reducing the number of parameters used.
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What is the mobile site?
MINNESOTAJOBS.COM is a mobile device friendly Web site. If you have a mobile device (iPod, iPhone, Blackberry, etc...) and wish to visit our site, just click this link to view our Web site optimized for mobile devices.
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What is that "Share" thing at the top of each page?
At the top of each page you'll see the share feature. Here you can choose from a number of popular options to tell people you know about MINNESOTAJOBS.COM or a specific page on our site. You can also easily print any page using print option.
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How do I follow you on Twitter?
Click here to follow us on Twitter.
We will update you about new things we are doing, new employers, and new jobs as well as new content. We are constantly expanding MINNESOTAJOBS.COM to better serve you.
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