The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul serve as the primary business hub between Chicago and Seattle and offers a variety of career opportunities within many diverse industries. The finance, manufacturing, education, retail, and food industries are tremendous contributors to the job market in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Twin Cities also have one of the largest concentrations of high-technology companies in the U.S., resulting in many IT career opportunities. Minneapolis has a significant rail and trucking center which creates a demand for candidates in logistics and transportation. With this incredible array of industries, the Twin Cities provide great opportunities for those looking to advance their careers or relocate.

One recent report generated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that over the next six years, more than half of the country’s 25 fastest growing jobs will be healthcare related. The healthcare field including bio-medical, medical devices and medical instruments has expanded in the Twin Cities. Candidates in the healthcare industry have excellent career potential opportunities in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area.

Many Fortune 500 companies were founded in Minnesota, and the Twin Cities are home to the headquarters of some of America's largest companies. Major employers in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area include Target, Cargill, General Mills, Mayo Clinic, 3M, Seagate, UnitedHealth, Xcel Energy, Ecolab, Travelers Insurance, Medtronic, Supervalu, Toro, Polaris, Arctic Cat, Ameriprise Financial and Best Buy. These large companies continue to provide corporate employment opportunities even in this competitive job market.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average job search for 2009 took 28.5 weeks which is more than 7 months. That’s the longest job search time frame since record keeping began in 1948. With thousands of job seekers pounding the pavement every month, it is important to know how to compete using modern methods in this job seeking market.

Whether you are pursuing a career transition or contract consulting work, Allen And Associates can assist you in finding your next career opportunity. Founded in the mid west, Allen And Associates has a strong understanding of the local job market and experience in the national job market as well. With 50 years of experience Allen And Associates has been a part of this community and takes pride in helping people connect with the right job at the right company.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment with a Career Consultant. Consultation is free and includes a Free Resume Critique. Call 866-953-8800 to schedule your appointment today.