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Welcome
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Happy holidays, Nextworking friends! As 2007
comes to a close, we found it suitable to
wrap up the year with a special career
edition of The Spot. So dig into this issue
and find all kinds of valuable career advice,
tips for maximizing your professional
network, and the tools needed to discover if
you're getting what you're worth in today's
hot hiring market.
If you want to know more about just who is in
your Nextworking neighborhood, be sure to
check out our Survey Says segment for
a peek into the lives of your peers. This
edition's Best Kept Secret should whet
your palate for our best attended event of
the year - the 3rd annual wine tasting on
January 25.
Our most recent survey shows that you are
interested in keeping a pulse on hiring
trends in the Minneapolis/St. Paul market
while not being bombarded with cold calls
from recruiters. There's no better way to
remain consistently in the know than by
signing up to receive our Next Jobs Flash
brought to you bi-monthly by the Certes
Perm Placement Network. Check out local job
opportunities for you and your friends on
your timeline and without any pressure. Be
the first to know about the hottest jobs in
the Cities and sign
up today!
Enjoy our career-focused issue, shoot us an
email to save
your spot at what is sure to be the
toastiest of parties this January, and
kick-off 2008 armed with smart career
management know-how. Cheers!
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2 for 1: Best Kept Secret and Nextworking Night Out
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We are experiencing the snowiest December in
a longtime - yes, we know we're being
dramatic - but it's darn cold and dark
outside and like Dylan, we must rage against
the dying of the light! Now we know we've
gone too far but we preach a message of
springtime hope, Nextworking friends, and we
urge you to join us for what we feel is truly
our best wine tasting event yet!
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On the Spot
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In today's accelerated climb to career
success, it's never too early to make an
active and concerted effort to manage your
own career. The ability to learn from others
can help shape your career path and provide
clarity in what may seem like a foggy future.
The old adage, "It's not what you know, it's
who you know" is more true today than ever
before as the explosion of social networking
sites such as Facebook,
LinkedIn, and
Twitter
continue to revolutionize the way we connect
with each other socially and professionally.
So, don't be shy! Tap into the countless
networks surrounding you and leverage the
professional experiences garnered from others
to help guide you in your career quest!
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Survey Says
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Thank you to all who responded to our first
annual Nextworking survey! Your input will
play an important role in helping us plan
future events while continuing to publish
relevant e-newsletters that get you out to
some cool places around the Twin Cities while
ensuring that you stay on top of your career.
Nextworking is made up of the following
professionals:
- 46% have 1-3 years of professional
experience followed by 36% with 4-6 years
and 18% with 7-10 years
- 90% have a Bachelor's degree in
Accounting, Finance or
a related field
- 34% are CPAs
- 17% are MBAs and 50% of you have plans to
pursue it in the future
- Work-life balance and tuition
reimbursement tie for the #1 most important
job benefit. Salary came in as a strong #2.
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Are you Earning What You're Worth?
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Skilled accounting and finance professionals
are one of the most sought after segments of
today's workforce. Given the high demand,
it's no wonder you want to know how much room
you have to negotiate salaries and raises in
order to leverage your value. Being
well-versed on market demand, coupled with
the ability to communicate the unique skill
set you bring to the table, can not only earn
you credibility but perhaps a sizable
increase in salary during review time.
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