Save yourself some aggravation and maybe some cash by reading about scams aimed at job seekers, both on and off the internet.  Learn to recognize suspicious signs and to verify parties making job offers.

Whether you are a member of a profession, trade, cultural or special interest group, the Associations Unlimited Database can lead you to organizations that may increase your professional network. Associations may have trade shows, conferences, or conventions where job seekers can meet key people in their field. Some also have local chapters and job hotlines or web postings.

Work in a growing industry. Find a "green" job. Get a career in energy! There are employment prospects in Minnesota in many positions at  all levels of skill.

Remember "face time"? A certified geek reviews how to schmooz to make the right business connections.

Are you unsure how to use LinkedIn to advance your job search? Hit the hyperlink here and for eleven tips from a social media expert.

How do recruiters select job candidates online? Read how HR pros adivse their colleagues to find the right prospect for a job, in the online publication HRworld.

Thinking of changing careers? Explore ISEEK. Recently revised & enriched, this website has resources for the newly unemployed, immigrants, people with disabilities, students, all job seekers, career counselors and HR professionals.

Are you searching for meaningful work? Perhaps you want to give back to a community that supported you. If a job in the non-profit sector is what you desire, search Idealist.org and attend their Minneapolis Career Fair April 14th.

When you send out your resume online does your information get to the employer? If you can't upload it in an application, and there are no instructions on how to email it consider following the advice given in Wetfeet.com.

Get the inside scoop on a company's corporate culture and compensation from the people that work there at Glassdoor.com. No fees involved. Just post an anonymous review of your employer for full access to the ratings.

The new Jobs & Careers Subject Guide is a great place to start when looking for a job, developing a career plan or finding resources on starting your own business.  Also, check out the Jobs and Small Business Centers that are available in 5 of our libraries.