LinkedIn, When and How |
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| When |
Monday, February 16, 2009
9:00am
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All Ages
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| Where |
601 + 701 Carlson Pkway
Minnetonka, MN 55305 The common space between the two Towers is called the Conservatory or Rotunda. There are conference rooms on the second floor of the Rotunda. |
| Other Info | Career Clinic 2009 is a free one-day seminar event focused on giving job search candidates everything they need to understand and tackle the rapidly changing employment landscape in 2009. Hosted by McKinley Group, the event also features experts from CareerBuilder.com and specialists in resume writing and social networking strategies. Whatever your need, job level or long term plans, we have tools to help. Attendance is free but space is limited to first come first served. I BELIEVE IT IS NOW SOLD OUT. McKinley Group, Inc. 601 Carlson Parkway #425 Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305 (952)767.1130 | FAX (952) 476.2123 | e-mail: kate.klobe@mckinleygroupinc.com |
LinkedIn, When and How - Minnetonka, MN - 02/16/09 - Carlson Center
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