Finding Job Opportunities in Minnesota

Comprehensive Job Search Strategy for the North Star State

1. State-Run Job Boards

• MinnesotaWorks.net (DEED): Official state job bank; 50,000+ postings; veteran preference, apprenticeships
• Minnesota State Careers: Government jobs (executive, judicial, legislative branches)
• Minnesota State Colleges & Universities: Faculty, staff, admin across 30 colleges/7 universities
• K-12 Education Jobs: EdPost, district sites

2. Major Aggregators

• Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter – filter by MN metro (Twin Cities, Rochester, Duluth, St. Cloud, Mankato)
• Industry-specific: Dice (tech), Health eCareers, Nurse.com, ConstructionJobs, AgCareers

3. Company Career Pages

Target MN's major employers:

• Healthcare: Mayo Clinic, Allina, HealthPartners, Essentia, Sanford
• Corporate HQ: Target, Best Buy, 3M, Medtronic, General Mills, Land O'Lakes, Cargill, US Bancorp, CHS
• Manufacturing/Industrial: Polaris, Toro, Graco, Donaldson, Andersen Windows
• Tech/Startups: Twin Cities Startup Week, MN Tech Association, Beta.MN

4. Networking

• LinkedIn: MN groups (e.g., "Minnesota Professionals," "Twin Cities Tech")
• Meetup/Eventbrite: Industry meetups, hackathons, career fairs
• Alumni: U of M, St. Thomas, St. Olaf, Carleton, community colleges

5. Job Fairs

• DEED Career Fairs (virtual & in-person)
• College/University fairs (open to public often)
• Industry-specific: Healthcare, manufacturing, diversity

6. Special Programs

• CareerForce Centers: 50+ locations; free counseling, workshops, training grants
• Vocational Rehab, Veterans Services, Dislocated Worker

Pro tip: Tailor resume to MN keywords (e.g., "Minnesota Nice" culture, industry clusters).