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Freelancer, independent contractor or solopreneur–whatever it is you call yourself, staying organized in your everyday life is something you can’t afford to miss. So how can you stay on top…
So you’ve recently been promoted to a leadership position, and you’re thrilled. That nice bump in your pay and more benefits means your hard work has finally paid off. You…
It’s something we’re all itching to know. What goes on behind the scenes once you hit the ‘submit’ button for a job posting? The average time hiring managers spend deciding…
On February 5th innovators, geeks and businessmen alike all gathered together at the Guthrie to enjoy a night of presentations on the latest and greatest in tech. Think of it…
Contract work is becoming very common in the workforce for both employers and employees. Recruiting agencies have plenty of contract opportunities, but when a position comes knocking many people are…
The key to growing your business into a great company is to have great talent that is excited to come to work every day. How do you motivate your employees so…
Managing a team of creatives might seem like a daunting task. You might feel cautious in your approach because you want to be open and accepting of your employees while still…
More and more each year we are seeing new jobs emerge that tackle the ever-changing market that is the Internet. Disruptive technology is always surprising us and there’s an urgent…
Last year brought with it big changes that reflect the ever-evolving digital age we live in. Among countless changes that came about, we’ve narrowed it down to the top five…
Emily Post, an American etiquette author, once said “manner is personality—the outward manifestation of one’s innate character and attitude toward life.” Whether you are attending a dinner with an important…
Today, flexible schedules are becoming more common in the workplace, yet it’s still one of those subjects that can be tricky to bring up with a manager. What is the…
In a fast-paced, Internet-driven society where new information pops up on a daily basis, how do we keep up with all of the information? Many business leaders would tell you…
Jeff Sauer, Google Analytics guru and founder of KnowledgeLand spoke Wednesday evening at Spyder Trap about going beyond the “what” with Google Analytics, by developing results-driven, pinpointed strategies to tell…
This year’s MIMA Summit featured an eclectic group of people speaking about topics ranging from trends in the digital world to tips and tricks about building your brand. Attendees tweeted…
What is an accessible website? What are the benefits of making a website accessible? How do you integrate accessibility into a website? These and more are the questions UX/UI Designer…
Ready to fill that position you’ve been needing to fill oh so badly? Hiring can be overwhelming, and today the stakes are high. To alleviate some of this pressure, we’ve…
In today’s highly competitive job market hiring managers are swamped with hundreds of resumes for each position. On average, they will spend less than 30 seconds reviewing each one. Your…
While everyone recognizes the anxiety and nervousness that can accompany interviewing for a new job, it’s sometimes easy to overlook the same apprehension that goes along with facilitating (or giving)…
Submit a poorly written cover letter, or no cover letter at all, and chances are your resume will not even be considered. On the other hand, a well written cover…
If you have decided to look for a new job or contract opportunity and thought a recruiter may be able to help you out, here are three basic tips to…
Do you have a big sales pitch coming up? A first interview? A networking event? Whatever it may be, first impressions can be a deciding factor in the outcome of…
Are you in line or hoping for a promotion in the near future? Promotions are rare in today’s business world. You’ll hear about people being in the same position for years…
MIMA members and guests had the opportunity to hear Hugh Park Jedwill, one of the top mobile marketers in the country, speak at The Minneapolis Central Library on Wednesday, July…
Every company’s culture is different and so is every employee. Finding employees who fit within your organization’s values, culture and ‘personality’ is a task to say the least. During the…
The workplace can be a tricky landscape to navigate. What can you say? What can’t you say? What’s appropriate? What’s not? Even if you’re 15 years into your career, each…
Earlier this year, U.S. News released the 100 best jobs to have in 2014. Obviously choosing your career is an intensely personal matter but it’s interesting to see how jobs within…
If a hiring manager asked to see your online portfolio today, would you be ready? If your answer is no, you’ve got to refresh and reboot. Digital portfolios are incredibly…
Writing your own resume is a pretty tricky task when you’re on the hunt for a new position. It’s not easy to write a document that explains your background, experiences…
Do you work at a company where information technology and marketing are two mutually exclusive departments that rarely interact with one another? Well, things are changing. If you’ve been paying…
The digital marketing world moves fast. You can pull up Mashable on any day of the week and hear about a crazy new marketing trend that EVERY agency and organization…
