September 2023
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Overcoming Rejections: How to Stay Motivated in Your Job Search
Finding employment can be a rollercoaster of emotions, and one of the most challenging aspects is dealing with rejection. It's perfectly normal to feel discouraged when you don't land the job you were hoping for. However, it's essential to remember that rejection is not a reflection of your worth or abilities. Instead, it's an opportunity for growth and a stepping stone towards finding the right fit. Together, let’s explore a few strategies to help you stay motivated and resilient in your job search journey.
1. Embrace a Growth Mindset
Rejections are not failures; they're feedback. Adopting a growth mindset means viewing setbacks as opportunities to learn and improve. Ask yourself what you can take away from each rejection. Maybe it’s refining your interview skills, updating your resume, or connecting with one of our xChange partners to offer additional support along the way.
2. Stay Organized
Maintaining an organized job search can help you keep your motivation up. Create a schedule for networking (be sure to include upcoming job fairs), applying to jobs, and following up on applications. Tracking your progress can provide a sense of accomplishment, even on days when you face rejection.
3. Revisit Your Goals
Sometimes, a rejection can be a good thing, redirecting you toward a better opportunity. Take time to revisit your career goals to ensure they align with your growing aspirations.
4. Seek Support
Don't go through your job search alone. Lean on your support network, whether it's friends, family, mentors, or a job counselor from our xChange network. Sharing your experiences and frustrations with others can make a huge difference in your success.
5. Practice Self-Care
Job hunting can be stressful, and self-care is important to maintain your mental and emotional well-being. Make time for activities that recharge you, whether it's exercise, hobbies, or spending time with loved ones.
While rejection in your job search can be discouraging, it's important to remember that sometimes, it's a part of the process. By adopting a growth mindset, seeking support, and practicing self-care, you can stay motivated and resilient, ultimately increasing your chances of landing the right job for you. Remember, every rejection is a step closer to success.
Learn more about how our xChange partners can support you in your career journey by visiting our Partner Directory or our Service Directory.
Working together to end employment disparities on the East Side of St. Paul.
The xChange is a collaborative effort to engage employers and community organizations in creating more equitable and more numerous employment opportunities for residents of the East Side of St. Paul.
Learn more about opportunities in the month of September from our partners below.
Current Job Openings
Source: Employer Partners
Warehouse Specialist I, Vital Path
The Warehouse Specialist is primary responsibility for assisting in a variety of warehouse duties including shipping and receiving, maintaining accurate inventory quantities of all raw, subassemblies, and finished inventory parts. Ensure the organization of the warehouse at all times. Position will maintain and control all inventory related activities within the warehouse. The role carries responsibilities for collaborating with purchasing, receiving, shipping and production departments.
Compensation: $17.83-$22/Hour
Pay Type: Hourly
Job Type: Entry Level, Full-Time
Production Operators, Vital Path
Function as an intermediate member of the production team whose goal is to perform a variety of complex medical assembly & processing tasks building product to meet the schedule supporting the customer demand, operate tools & equipment, inspect in-process components and complete documentation as required.
Compensation: Starting at $17.50
Pay Type: Hourly
Job Type: Entry Level, Full-Time
Current Job Openings
Source: xChange Partners
Multiple Opportunities, Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES)
Current Job Openings:
Community Resource Navigator (bilingual Eng-Span)
Financial Wellness Educator & Coach (bilingual Eng-Span)
Housing Stability Navigator (bilingual Eng-Span)
Housing Stability Program Assistant (bilingual Eng-Span)
LICSW Outpatient Mental Health Supervisor (bilingual Eng-Span)
Parenting Educator (bilingual Eng-Span)
Peer Recovery Specialist (Bilingual Eng-Span)
Victim Advocate (Domestic Violence) (bilingual Eng-Span)
Youth Technology Programs Coordinator (bilingual Eng-Span)
Director of Community Impact, Hmong American Partnership (HAP)
Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Community Impact is responsible for developing, planning, implementing, managing, reporting, and evaluating HAP’s Educational, Navigation and Access and Empowerment programs. This position is critical in helping drive impact for our clients that attend to strengthening families. The Director is a member of HAP’s leadership team and serves as the strategic leader that manages activities across our all program areas.
Compensation: $90,000.00 To 105,000.00 Annually
Pay Type: Salary
Job Type: Full Time
School Bus Driver, Hmong American Partnership (HAP)
HAP Transportation has been around since 2010 and is a part of a larger non-profit organization that serves the immigrant and refugee communities. We drive for area charter schools, and we are happy to say that we transport some of the best-behaved students around!
Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly
Pay Type: Hourly
Job Type: Full Time
Youth Worker, Hmong American Partnership (HAP)
Hmong American Partnership (HAP) is excited to hire 20 Youth Workers to support the planning and facilitation of our in-person fall afterschool program activities. You must be enthusiastic and available to work the entire duration of the program and be committed to providing a fun and safe learning experience for youth 5th– 12th grades.
Compensation: $18.00 to $20.00 Hourly
Pay Type: Hourly
Job Type: Contract
Trainer and Placement Specialist, HIRED
Hired is looking for a creative and resourceful person to fill the role of Training and Placement Specialist to provide outreach, recruitment, and placement for people in multiple programs. This position will play a key role in all programming activities, including assisting with job skills training preparation and delivery in a classroom environment, individual coaching throughout training completion, employment, and retention, engaging with employer partners, and overseeing participants involved in work experience.
Compensation: Starting at $25.00
Pay Type: Hourly
Job Type: Full Time
Youth Employment Counselor, HIRED
This position will work with disconnected youth ages 14-24-year-old who have been involved with juvenile justice, are precariously housed/homeless, and have multiple barriers in their lives. The counselor’s role is to assist them in re-engaging in school and/or the workforce. The counselor will assist participants to graduate from high school or obtain a GED and will assist high school graduates in exploring and enrolling in post-secondary or short-term training programs. Work is done at the office, in schools, in the community and in the home. Must be willing to do home visits or meet youth in the community.
Compensation: $24.00 To 24.04 Hourly
Pay Type: Hourly
Job Type: Full Time
Multiple Opportunities, Karen Organization of Minnesota
Current Job Openings:
Development Director
Youth & New Arrival Services Program Director (Karen/English bilingual)
Resettlement Employment Navigator
Family Coach Navigator at KOM (2 open positions)
Multiple Opportunities, Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC)
Current Job Openings:
Agricultural Development Associate
Communications Manager
Agricultural Land Access Coordinator
Loan Servicing Specialist
Assistant Teacher with Hiring Bonus, Lutheran Social Service MN
In this role as a Therapeutic Preschool Teacher, you will function as a member of an interdisciplinary team providing essential services for vulnerable children and families in the Frogtown and East St. Paul neighborhoods. The preschool combats the effects of instability and trauma through a therapeutic, relationship-based approach that results in significant developmental progress for children, so they are socially, emotionally, and physically ready for kindergarten.
Compensation: $40,560 Annually, POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A $1000 HIRING BONUS!
Pay Type: Salary
Job Type: Full Time
Human Resources Business Partner, Metro State University
This position exists to perform entry level professional HR work to ensure that the requirements of all collective bargaining units at Metropolitan State, and all rules, regulations and laws pertaining to personnel are met, ensuring that the bargaining unit agreements are administered in an equitable manner.
Compensation: $22.94 - $33.30 Hourly; $47,898 - $69,530 Annually
Pay Type: Salary
Job Type: Full Time
Program Support Staff Member, Neighborhood Development Alliance (NEDA)
Provide customer service support to the programming of Neighborhood Development Alliance. Serve as a first point of contact for consumers seeking information about homeownership, financial counseling, foreclosure, home improvement, and real estate development.
Compensation: $40,000 Annually
Pay Type: Salary
Job Type: Full Time
Multiple Opportunities, Ramsey County
Current Job Openings:
Information Systems (IS) Business Analyst-Human Capital
Planning and Evaluation Analyst
Planning Specialist
Registered Nurse - Correctional Health
Supervisor Information and Public Records Administration
Tax Clerk 1-2
Victim Witness Advocate
Upcoming Partner Events
Workforce Development Job Fair
DATE: Thursday, September 21
TIME: 1–4 PM
Location: GOODWILL-EASTER SEALS, 553 Fairview Ave N. Saint Paul, MN 55104
The event is sponsored by the City of Minneapolis, Goodwill-Easter Seals and Ramsey County.
Interested in working for an organization that helps people prepare for work and become employed?
Workforce agencies are looking to fill a variety of positions including accounting, administrative, career coaching, IT, maintenance, training and more.
Career Navigators will be available to review your resume, practice interview questions and provide guidance during the event.
Free parking available
Easy access to light rail
Updated employer information, questions, and contact information available at:
Fiesta Latina, CLUES
Join us in celebrating the richness of Latino culture at our annual Fiesta Latina. A free, family-friendly community festival celebrating Latino heritage through Arts, Health and Wellness, Food, and Entertainment!
DATE: September 16, 2023
TIME: 12:00 - 4:00 PM
LOCATION: CLUES 797 East 7th St, St. Paul
Cultivating Connections: Conversations with May yer, HAP
Topics of this conversation will be centered around Asian restauranteurs and their experiences in the food and hospitality industry. Our renowned group of panelists includes Chef Justin Sutherlandowner of The Handsome Hog and host of the TRUTV show “Fast Foodies,” and Chef Yia Vang owner of Union Hmong Kitchen and Vinai and host of PT’s show, “Relish.”
DATE: September 21, 2023
TIME: 4:15 - 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Town & Country Club, 300 N Mississippi River Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55104
TICKETS: $50 per person for the conversation, $75 per person for the conversation and networking reception
Creating a Successful Etsy Shop: Introduce Your Shop, Ramsey County Library
Learn how to establish an online business to sell your handcrafted or vintage products using Etsy, a leader in e-commerce for creative entrepreneurs
DATE: September 21, 2023
TIME: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Ramsey Country Library - Roseville
Recurring Job Trainings
Seasoned Job Seeker Roundtable, Ramsey County Workforce Solutions
This is an in-person event offering the latest tips on resumes, cover letters, networking and responses to tough interview questions. This workshop will also assist those who feel like age and experience is working against them through job seeker interaction and questions.
DATE: September 27, 2023
TIME: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Hayden Heights Library, 1456 White Bear Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55106
TO REGISTER:
Call 651-266-9890 or email askworkforcesolutions@ramseycounty.us.
Train for a New Career, Goodwill Easter Seals
Industry-specific training programs help expand the skills and qualifications needed to start a new career in just 8 - 12 weeks (eligibility screening and entrance test are required prior to enrollment).
Enroll in trainings in high demand fields in automotive, construction, business services and financial industry at no cost.
Earn industry certificates, college credits and connect with employers with hiring and advancement opportunities.
Receive stipends or training wages while enrolled in select courses.
Working together to end employment disparities on the East Side of St. Paul.
xChange brings partner organizations and their combined resources to collaboratively engage employers and community organizations in creating more equitable and more numerous employment opportunities for residents of the East Side of Saint Paul.