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Happy fall, Nextworking friends! Right in line with the changing of the leaves, our very own Nextworking Steering Committee is also taking on a new look. With our first three-year term coming to a close, we are pleased to announce and welcome our newest committee members:

• Jaime Johnson - Schechter Dokken Kanter
• Angie Krtnick - Grant Thornton
• Katie Meester - Wells Fargo
• Brandon Norberg - Ernst & Young
• Holly Riley - Merrill Corporation
• Holly Tamura - Northwest Airlines
• Barry Vanderloop - Deloitte and Touche
• Jason Winter - Green Tree Servicing

• Cassandra Elgersma - Schechter Dokken Kanter
• Ian Knox - Grant Thornton
• Emily Takkunen - General Mills
• Erik Takkunen - PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Mitch Walter - Ernst & Young
• Andres Meza - Ecolab
• Jeff Behm - UnitedHealth Group
• Greg Brandt - Certes Financial Pros (Ernst & Young)

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Nate Renteria is a Financial Analyst in the Snacks Division at General Mills and has been an active member of the Nextworking Steering Committee since 2006. A Saint Paul native and U of M alum, Nate is anything but a homebody. Having been bitten by the travel bug several years ago, we enjoyed getting the chance to hear about Nate's recent adventures across the globe, exciting things happening at work, and the various ways he gives back to the community.

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In our last issue, On the Spot focused on the tendency for our generation to bore easily and be all too willing to job hop to the next gig. We've been hearing from some of you who've asked for advice on how to make sure that your next hop has some height - meaning the moves you make have career advancement potential not just a new business card. There are times when we all have to ask, "When is a job change the smart thing to do for my career and my life?" Having interviewed hundreds of people during their careers at Certes Financial Pros, Director of Recruiting Rhonda Wirtz and Director of Client Services Dave Schneider have learned a thing or two about making smart and successful job changes. Read on to find out what they have to share!

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Greg Brandt served on the Nextworking Steering Committee for three years while employed with Ernst & Young. Following five years in public accounting, Greg recently joined the Certes Financial Pros team as a Client Services Representative focused on recruiting for our Contract division as well as candidate and client relations.

"Be open to change and new opportunities. I knew I wanted a variety of work experiences in my career but I wasn't sure where to start. An opportunity with Certes presented itself and I'm glad I explored it. Working in the staffing industry has been a breath of fresh air for me and I enjoy the new and challenging responsibilities. I believe that being flexible and embracing change contributes to a more dynamic and resilient individual. Keeping an open mind is important to your career today and on the journey ahead."

Greg Brandt, CPA
Client Services Representative
Certes Financial Pros

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With temperatures and leaves falling, autumn activities are on the rise. College football consumes our weekends and haunted houses are cropping up everywhere - we can't get enough! If long hours have you moving a bit slower these days, we offer a few nights out that are sure to get your hearts pounding...if you dare!

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The Certes Perm Placement Network partners with premier employers in the Twin Cities to meet their staffing needs. 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!!

#706 - Senior Tax Accountant
- Minneapolis - $70K-$80K

#705 - Senior Financial Analyst
- North West Metro - $65K-$75K

#713 - Tax Manager
- North West Metro - $90K-$100K + 10% bonus

Learn more about these and other job opportunities by visiting www.permplacementnetwork.com.