Amy Lindgren

5 days ago | twincities.com | Amy Lindgren

Now and then I like to write about random thoughts that are too small or personal to make into a column. Holiday weeks are a good time for small bits, so here are some things currently on my mind. Playful job titlesShoot, I thought we were done with this. A recent press release tells me that companies are “adopting playful job titles (and seeing results).” Well isn’t that special? I know that’s snarky but consider my position.

1 week ago | twincities.com | Amy Lindgren

Second Sunday Series – Editor’s Note: This is the eighth of 12 columns on AI and work, which will appear the second Sunday of each month, from September through August. Last month’s column described AI tools for interview prep, while previous columns looked at résumés and cover letters; best practices for companies using AI; tips for using ChatGPT; work opportunities with artificial intelligence; AI use in the hiring process; and an overview of artificial intelligence in general.

2 weeks ago | twincities.com | Amy Lindgren

In times of economic uncertainty, it’s good to revisit financial survival strategies. We all have our favorites. Mine come from first-hand experience combined with my training as a volunteer financial counselor for the University of Minnesota Extension Service. In the decades since that training, I’ve used the information in workshops and countless sessions with individuals in job-related budget crises.

3 weeks ago | twincities.com | Amy Lindgren

In last week’s column I described strategies for finding part-time work, which is a little different than searching for a full-time position. The main thing to know when seeking part-time jobs is that employers are less likely to advertise these roles. Once you realize that, you can switch strategies. Now it’s a matter of identifying the work you want to do and approaching likely employers directly with a résumé tailored for the tasks they may need help with.

1 month ago | twincities.com | Amy Lindgren

I saw an article a few weeks back that didn’t sound quite right to me. The writer, a journalist, interviewed several people who said they’d been looking for part-time work without success. Some had searched for years and one was even willing to work for free. I later had a chance to talk with one of the people interviewed and learned that this particular candidate prefers to work within walking distance of home and regularly leaves the state for three months each winter.