At SkyWater Search Partners, we believe that supporting our community is more than just an ideal; it's a principle guiding how we operate and contribute to our communities. As a leading executive search firm, our role extends beyond helping organizations find exceptional talent—we strive to be a force for positive change in the business ecosystem. One way we do this is by intentionally directing our spending to support local vendors and businesses that deserve the business.
If you’ve ever applied for a job only to hear nothing back, you’re not alone. Many candidates don’t realize that their resumes might not even reach a human recruiter. Instead, they get filtered out by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). In some cases, these systems rely on AI-powered software that scans, sorts, and ranks applications before recruiters or hiring managers ever see them.
No. And here is why.
In today's dynamic job market, the temptation to accept a counteroffer from your current employer after announcing your resignation can be strong. However, evidence suggests that this decision may not be in your best long-term interest.
After receiving an offer from a new company, keep this in mind:
Recently, we’ve seen a rise in the number of counteroffers offered to candidates as sought-after skills becoming harder to find. As the labor market improves, we expect to see the number and strength of these counteroffers increase.
Should you accept your counteroffer? We believe you should never accept a counteroffer. Here is exactly why.
Let’s be honest—recruiters sometimes get a bad rap. There’s a stereotype that we’re just middlemen, throwing resumes at hiring managers and hoping something sticks. But for those of us who take our work seriously, the reality couldn’t be more different. In fact, I've recently posted about this, and wanted to expand these thoughts today. A great recruiter is a strategic partner—someone who saves companies time, helps them navigate a competitive talent market, and ultimately delivers high-quality hires that drive business success.
On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we take a moment to reflect on Dr. King’s enduring legacy and the lessons his work continues to teach us about leadership, justice, and the pursuit of equity. As an executive search firm, SkyWater Search Partners is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within the organizations we serve, a mission that aligns deeply with Dr. King’s vision of a society where everyone has equal access to opportunity.
Recruiting within the legal field is a deeply nuanced profession. When your firm or corporate legal department is hiring, you’re seeking more in a candidate than the required legal credentials. You’re seeking an individual who can embrace your organization's values, clientele, and approach. Legal recruiters play a central role in bringing that talent to you. But to be credible in this industry, being a very successful general practice executive recruiter simply isn’t enough. A legal recruiter needs to bring their in-depth, personal experience in the legal field - and the degree to prove it.
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Katy Thieman as Director of SkyWater Search Partners' newly expanded Marketing & Creative practice. Katy joins us with more than 20 years of industry expertise, bringing an unparalleled depth of knowledge and a passion for connecting top talent with forward-thinking companies.
At 14% of Minnesota’s total GPD, manufacturing is its largest private sector element, according to a recent article. The sector currently employs one in seven people living in Minnesota, equating to approximately 306,000 and supports jobs in other sectors. Directly or indirectly, manufacturing supports a third of all Minnesota jobs.
