Photo: #The pile on the left includes Chad Drury's 80 applications that didn't lead to calls back. The smaller pile holds correspondence with the five companies that did respond to his job application.
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The pile on the left includes Chad Drury's 80 applications that didn't lead to calls back. The smaller pile holds correspondence with the five companies that did respond to his job application. (MPR Photos/Annie Baxter)

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U.S. in Recession

Career counselor offers tips for job seekers

Broadcast: Midday, 04/24/2009, 11:00 a.m.

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The unemployed, downsized or newly graduated are all looking for jobs in a slow economy this spring. Job counselor Amy Lindgren discusses which job search strategies are most successful.

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  • Amy Lindgren: Founder and president, Prototype Career Services.

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