JOB SEEKER SERVICES
Mankato WorkForce Center
JOB SEEKER SERVICES
Do you need help finding job openings, in your job search strategies, or in your career planning? The Mankato Job Service has the services you need to assist you in achieving your goals.
Creative Job Search Workshop: You will learn tips on dealing with change, managing your feelings, making ends meet; organizing your job search, where the job are; skills identification, goal setting; resumes and cover letters, formats and variations; job search tools; the job search process, how do employers hire, networking; the job interview, interview preparation and tips; thank you letters and notes; and more. This is a four hour workshop. There is no cost for this workshop.
Resume Assistance: One on one assistance is available to help you prepare a resume. Computers and printer are also available to prepare and print your resume. We also offer resume assistance in a group format. Click here for more information and times.
Resource Area: You can create your resume and cover letters on a personal computer, research career information, utilize Internet, or browse job search/career exploration publications and reference materials. Use the job search computers to access thousands of job openings in Minnesota and nationwide. Take advantage of the phone, copier, and fax.
In the Resource Area you will find:
Job Listings: Access job listings on the self service job search computers. You can also access these listings anywhere internet is available on MinneaotaWorks.net.
Resume Builders - You can create your resume on MinneaotaWorks.net. Qualified employers and private employment agencies can access job seekers resumes through the internet. They can review your qualifications in relationship to their job openings, and if interested, employers may contact you directly! WinWay Resume software program is also available to help you build your resume.
Keyboarding - Learn the keyboard or increase your typing speed with Mavis Beacon Typing Tutorial computer program.
MCIS - Minnesota Career Information System - Contains the most comprehensive, current, and relevant career information available for Minnesota youth and adults. Available on the WorkForce Center resource computers.
U.S. Department of Labor - Career Voyages - Start exploring career options - whether you are in high school, have graduated, have a vocational certificate, have a 2-year or 4-year college degree, or have knowledge and skills acquired through training centers, on-the-job training, or work experience. Be in demand by knowing about high growth jobs with better wages and a brighter future.
Internet Sites for Job Seekers Brochure (pdf) (Get Free Acrobat Reader)
Career Resources: Links to web sites that will assist you in your career choices.
Self- Employment/Starting a Business Resources - Resources to help your start your own business.
The Unemployment Insurance (UI) Program provides a short-term, partial wage replacement to workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. These benefits are paid from a dedicated Trust Fund Account which is maintained through assessments against Minnesota employers covered by the UI Program.
Individuals can apply for UI benefits on line or by phone.
The UI website is: www.uimn.org
To file by phone, call 651 296 3644 in the Twin Cities Calling Area
or 1-877-898-9090 in Greater Minnesota.
For general information about unemployment insurance, call: 651-284-3033 in the Twin Cities Calling Area
or 1-877-504-5050 in Greater Minnesota.
Employers who want information on the UI Program can use the UI website at www.uimn.org or call 651 296 6141.
Guide To Employment Related Questions - Get the answers by using this handy guide which matches state and federal regulations with the responsible agencies. The numbers following the topics identify the agencies in the listing at the bottom. A printed version of this guide may be obtained by contacting your local Minnesota WorkForce Center.
U.S. Department of Labor - Elaws
Advisors
Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Business on DOL Employment Laws
- helps you understand your rights and responsibilities under the employment
laws and regulations administered by the Department of Labor (DOL).
Research Companies - Links to web sites to find information on companies.
Job Opportunities With The State Of Minnesota
America's Career One-Stop - Welcome to the nation's publicly-funded resource for jobseekers and businesses. Find jobs--from entry level to technical to professional to CEO. Identify job-ready workers with the right skills. Locate public workforce services in your area. Explore alternative career paths, compare salary data for different occupations, learn which careers are hot, get resume writing tips and job interview strategies, and much more!
America's Service Locator - Employers and job seekers can find the services they need at a convenient Career One-Stop Center nationwide. Just enter your zip code and select the desired service(s). Or just pick up the phone and dial 1-877-US-2JOBS for direct assistance.
America's Literacy Directory - National database of literacy programs.
Additional Employment Related Links
Department of Labor and Industry - Apprenticeships, OSHA, Labor Standards, Workers' Compensation
Newspapers: Minnesota Nationwide