Relocation
Minneapolis–St. Paul has always been an attractive place for relocation, given the region’s consistently strong economy, the high quality of life, access to world-class educational resources, the numerous corporations based in the Metro, the lower crime rates than comparable metropolitan areas, and its vibrant cultural scene. Not surprisingly, many persons relocating to Minneapolis and St. Paul come from neighboring states, new Twin Citians accustomed to the cold. In recent years, however, thousands of Hispanic, Hmong, Somali, and Russian immigrants have chosen to come to Minnesota, adding new faces and languages to the Twin Cities community.
This chapter is designed to aid newcomers to the Twin Cities, with details about looking for work, buying real estate, renting, and choosing neighborhoods. We then give you listings for useful resources such as libraries, motor vehicle departments, and tourism bureaus (which can send you relocation packets in addition to comprehensive area info). If you don’t find what you are looking for here, ask a native; 9 times out of 10, the famous quality of “Minnesota Nice” will come through and he or she will steer you in the right direction.
1. Adecco: The Employment People
City: Minneapolis, MN
Category: Relocation
Description: Adecco specializes in clerical, financial, technical, engineering, administrative, and light industrial jobs.
2. Pro Staff
City: Minneapolis, MN
Category: Relocation
Description: Pro Staff is a national company specializing in hiring temps for companies looking for workers in the fields of accounting, creative services, office support, finance, and light industrial.
3. Robert Half Legal
City: Minneapolis, MN
Category: Relocation
Telephone: (800) 870-8367
Address: 800 Nicollet Mall, Suite 2700
Description: Robert Half Legal specializes in helping workers in the legal field find jobs, including lawyers, legal secretaries, and support staff.
4. Creative Group
City: Minneapolis, MN
Category: Relocation
Telephone: (888) 846-1668
Address: 800 Nicollet Mall, Suite 2700
Description: Creative Group serves clients looking for work in marketing or advertising, including art directors, copywriters, graphic designers, Web site developers, marketing managers, and similar positions.
5. Thomas Moore Inc.
City: Minneapolis, MN
Category: Relocation
Telephone: (612) 338-4884
Description: Thomas Moore matches accountants, financial professionals, and information technology specialists with jobs at Twin Cities companies.
6. Minnesota Workforce Center
City: Minneapolis, MN
Category: Relocation
Description: The Minnesota WorkForce Center is operated by the state. It offers free or inexpensive services, including access to its huge database of available jobs, help with resumes and interviewing skills, free local faxing, and free computer usage. After registering with the agency, you can have descriptions of available jobs of interest e-mailed directly to you. Positions run the full spectrum of the Twin Cities economy, including education, human services, state government, and executive management.
City: Minneapolis, MN
Category: Relocation
City: Minneapolis, MN
Category: Relocation
City: Minneapolis, MN
Category: Relocation
Address: 300 Nicollet Mall
City: Minneapolis, MN
Category: Relocation