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Welcome
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Hello, Nextworking friends! On the heels of the unofficial kick-off to summer, we hope you’ve busted out your favorite flip flops and are ready to embrace this great weather with open arms! This quarter’s issue of The Spot is full of good things, so check out what’s on tap: learn more about Nextworking Steering Committee member Jason Winter, gain insight from leading local professional Cindy Sattler, discover a Best Kept Secret that offers tons of fun while still allowing you to remain fiscally responsible, and take in some tips sure to guide you in your job search. With so much great information at your fingertips, you’ll want to dive in head first!
P.S. A very special thank you to all 300 of you who attended January’s infamous Nextworking Wine Tasting event – it broke attendance records and was a great way to ring in 2010 at The Walker Art Center! Stay tuned as we plan our next event for August/September. |
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When we think of Nextworking steering committee member Jason Winter, a couple of words come to mind: genuine, positive, and persistent. A Mound Westonka graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of St. Thomas, Jason got his public accounting start at PricewaterhouseCoopers before moving into internal audit at Green Tree Servicing. Jason now works in external financial reporting for Target Corporation.
From showing great pride in the family he is creating with his wife Amanda (whom he married in September 2009) and their Havanese puppy named Sherwin, to discussing his bumpy road to passing the CPA exam, it’s all good in Jason’s book. His favorite quote really sums up his approach to life, one we can all keep in mind as we continue to grow in our careers. “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift and that’s why we call it the present.”
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On the Spot
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Considering the job market conditions today, it’s likely that you or someone you know is looking for work. Our in-house career experts, Dave Schneider and Jackie Anderson, share some tips for maximizing your job search and making the most of your time.
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What They've Learned
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 “I’ve learned that there are a lot of people ready to help you along the way. Have the confidence to reach out and tell people what you want in your career. It’s okay to ask for and accept help. It’s not a show of weakness but a show of strength.”
Cindy Sattler, CPA
CFO and COO
Lawrence Merchandising Services
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Best Kept Secret
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Ethics in today’s business world?! “Yeah right,” you say. Au contraire, Nextworking friends. We’re here to say ethical business behavior is alive and well in the Twin Cities! From a pool of outstanding finalists, Certes was recently named a 2010 Minnesota Business Ethics Award winner for our high standards of ethics in the workplace and beyond.
You’ve been to our events; you know we’re a fun and friendly group here at Certes. That’s because we live by the Certes Golden Rule: “Treat others as you would like to be treated… works in business too!” It’s the way we’ve done business since the day we opened our doors in 1994 and the 2010 Minnesota Business Ethics Award validates our ongoing commitment to doing the right thing.
“We recognize that our strong ethical standards have equipped us to hire the best talent and provide the best quality of finance and accounting work to Minnesota companies and firms,” said Sally Mainquist, President and CEO of Certes.
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It’s June and we love it! Time to start bringing back some of those locales we like so much but tend to neglect during the winter months… you know the ones with the horrible parking? This edition’s best kept secret has it all – great ambiance, hip clientele, and one of the best happy hours in town. Just don’t leave home without appropriate footwear and a lot of quarters!
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The Certes Perm Placement Network partners with premier employers in the Twin Cities to meet their staffing needs with top-notch talent. Whether you’re looking for the next step in your career or helping a friend discover new opportunities, you’ll want to check out some of the hottest jobs we’re working on today!
#762 - Senior Business Systems Analyst
- East Metro - $85-$100K
#761 - Senior External Reporting Analyst
- East Metro - $75K-$85K + bonus
Are you a tax professional looking for an excellent career opportunity with one of the very best firms in town? If so, contact Dave Schneider at 952-345-4158 or dschneider@certespros.com to learn more about an opportunity with his client. International tax background is a plus!
Learn more about these and other job opportunities by visiting www.permplacementnetwork.com.
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