--- title: SkyWater Blog | Brian Rudolph (2) description: Brian Rudolph is an executive recruiter/headhunter in the areas of consumer packaged goods talent for Fortune 500 and emerging companies. Performing permanent placement searches from the executive level to that of the individual contributor. 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Performing permanent placement searches from the executive level to that of the individual contributor. Find me on: ### Recent Posts [![manage-client](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/manage-client.jpg)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/setting-client-and-recruiter-expectations) ## [Setting Client Expectations: 3 Essential Tips Every Recruiter Needs To Know](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/setting-client-and-recruiter-expectations) Posted by [Brian Rudolph](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/brian-rudolph) on 5/9/19, 1:39 PM [0 Comments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/setting-client-and-recruiter-expectations#comments-listing) The delicate matter of setting and managing client expectations in a competitive industry sector can present a dilemma for even the most experienced recruiters. Achieving the all-important retained or even exclusive assignment can be at times be a feat in itself in markets where candidates are queueing up for vacancies – but what of the industries where the so-called ‘war for talent’ is well and truly raging? [Read More](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/setting-client-and-recruiter-expectations) [![Happy young asian student in classroom](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Happy%20young%20asian%20student%20in%20classroom.jpeg)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/advantages-of-working-for-a-small-company) ## [Advantages of Working For A Small Company](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/advantages-of-working-for-a-small-company) Posted by [Brian Rudolph](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/brian-rudolph) on 5/6/19, 1:03 PM [0 Comments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/advantages-of-working-for-a-small-company#comments-listing) You’re looking for your next career move, and you’ve drawn up a list of target employers. How many of those are small companies that may not have the obvious pull of an instantly recognizable brand like Apple, Google or Microsoft? Big doesn’t necessarily mean better in career terms. Here we present some of the advantages of working with smaller organizations: [Read More](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/advantages-of-working-for-a-small-company) [![Woman during difficult job interview at a corporation](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Soft%20Skills%20During%20Hiring%20Process.jpeg)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/soft-skills-to-look-for-during-the-hiring-process) ## [Soft Skills To Look For During The Hiring Process](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/soft-skills-to-look-for-during-the-hiring-process) Posted by [Brian Rudolph](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/brian-rudolph) on 3/11/19, 9:09 AM [0 Comments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/soft-skills-to-look-for-during-the-hiring-process#comments-listing) As employers seek to improve the cultural richness and success of their organization, they turn to new hires to bring new skills and fresh perspectives to teams. In terms of hiring practices, we are seeing a shift away from an emphasis on hard skills in favor of a closer focus on soft skills. Hard skills are the technical, specific abilities that can be taught. Soft skills, on the other hand, are generally more subjective and elusive, referring to personal and interpersonal qualities and characteristics. The advantage of soft skills is that they give employers a deeper insight into their potential hire. Below you will find some of the most important soft skills to consider when recruiting for your next vacancy: [Read More](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/soft-skills-to-look-for-during-the-hiring-process) [![Businessman using smartphone against website interface](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Businessman%20using%20smartphone%20against%20website%20interface.jpeg)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/best-job-search-apps-websites-to-help-your-hunt) ## [Best Job Search Apps & Websites To Help Your Hunt](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/best-job-search-apps-websites-to-help-your-hunt) Posted by [Brian Rudolph](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/brian-rudolph) on 2/12/19, 1:11 PM [0 Comments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/best-job-search-apps-websites-to-help-your-hunt#comments-listing) Recruiting has evolved significantly in the last decade, and the ways people search for jobs have changed dramatically. Today, most Americans own smartphones and job searches via mobile device are one of the most popular ways to find your next job. In fact, Global job board Indeed estimates that at least half of all job searches are now carried out via mobile devices. You might be asking yourself: **What Job Search Site Is the Best?** [Read More](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/best-job-search-apps-websites-to-help-your-hunt) [![work-environment](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/work-environment.jpg)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/7-easy-ways-to-measure-employee-performance) ## [7 Easy Ways To Measure Employee Performance](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/7-easy-ways-to-measure-employee-performance) Posted by [Brian Rudolph](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/brian-rudolph) on 5/28/18, 11:11 AM [1 Comment](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/7-easy-ways-to-measure-employee-performance#comments-listing) Productive employees are the lifeblood of every business, but how do you assess their performance levels? Do they understand your goals and expectations? Are they meeting their personal objectives? [Read More](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/7-easy-ways-to-measure-employee-performance) [![Questions-Ask-Yourself-Before-Switching-Jobs](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/Questions-Ask-Yourself-Before-Switching-Jobs.jpg)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/the-grass-isnt-always-greener-four-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-switching-jobs) ## [The Grass isn’t Always Greener: 4 Questions to Ask Before Switching Jobs](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/the-grass-isnt-always-greener-four-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-switching-jobs) Posted by [Brian Rudolph](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/brian-rudolph) on 3/29/16, 3:00 PM [0 Comments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/the-grass-isnt-always-greener-four-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-switching-jobs#comments-listing) You get a call from a headhunter.  Or a friend mentions that their employer is hiring.  Maybe you’ve just been keeping your ear to the ground, daydreaming about a new job. And that new job pays more money. [Read More](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/the-grass-isnt-always-greener-four-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-switching-jobs) ## [The Thaw? Job Searches in Accounting and Finance as Hard to See As Spring](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/the-thaw-job-searches-in-accounting-and-finance-as-hard-to-see-as-spring) Posted by [Brian Rudolph](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/brian-rudolph) on 6/19/15, 12:17 PM [0 Comments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/the-thaw-job-searches-in-accounting-and-finance-as-hard-to-see-as-spring#comments-listing) ![Job Searches in Accounting and Finance ](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Snow-2.jpg?width=350&height=204&name=Snow-2.jpg)What does Minnesota's cold snowy spring have in common with Accounting and Finance in the world of job searches. Unfortunately, a lot. A still sluggish (although warming) economy, a surplus of qualified candidates and a dearth of openings in this market have left many people making that long sighing sound. [Read More](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/the-thaw-job-searches-in-accounting-and-finance-as-hard-to-see-as-spring) [![job-did-not-work](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/job-did-not-work.jpg)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/so-your-job-didnt-work-out-heres-why) ## [So Your Job Didn’t Work Out? Here’s Why](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/so-your-job-didnt-work-out-heres-why) Posted by [Brian Rudolph](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/brian-rudolph) on 3/12/15, 3:22 PM [0 Comments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/so-your-job-didnt-work-out-heres-why#comments-listing) Starting a new job is a reason for celebration which usually energizes and motivates us. We often prioritize the title, compensation, location and responsibilities. If it ticks those boxes, many professionals don’t give much consideration to the three principal reasons a job doesn’t work out. [Read More](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/so-your-job-didnt-work-out-heres-why) ## [A Brief Guide To Pre-Employment Assessments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/a-brief-guide-to-pre-employment-assessments) Posted by [Brian Rudolph](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/brian-rudolph) on 10/9/14, 11:43 AM [0 Comments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/a-brief-guide-to-pre-employment-assessments#comments-listing) At SkyWater Search, we are often asked about the legal status of pre-employment tests and background checks. The fact is that companies are entitled to carry out pre-employment assessments provided that they are not discriminatory based on race, color, sex, religion, disability, age, national origin or religion. They must also be properly administered. 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