--- title: SkyWater Blog | Matt Hugdahl description: Matt Hugdahl is a Group Director on the Minneapolis Accounting and Finance team. --- [![skywater](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/SkyWater_April2019/images/skywater-logo.png)](https://skywatersearch.com) - [Employers](https://skywatersearch.com/employers/) - [Request Talent](https://skywatersearch.com/employers/request-talent/) - [Search Options](https://skywatersearch.com/employers/) - [Placement Areas](https://skywatersearch.com/practice-areas/) - [Executive Retained Search](https://skywatersearch.com/practice_areas/executive-search/) - [Accounting & Finance](https://skywatersearch.com/practice_areas/accounting-finance/) - [Engineering & Operations](https://www.skywatersearch.com/practice_areas/engineering-recruiters/) - [Human Resources](https://skywatersearch.com/practice_areas/human-resources/) - [Information Technology](https://skywatersearch.com/practice_areas/information-technology/) - [Legal](https://www.skywatersearch.com/practice_areas/legal/) - [Sales](https://skywatersearch.com/practice_areas/sales/) - [Marketing](https://skywatersearch.com/practice_areas/marketing/) - [Financial Services](https://www.skywatersearch.com/practice_areas/financial-services/) - [Construction](https://skywatersearch.com/practice_areas/construction/) - [Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)](https://skywatersearch.com/practice_areas/consumer-packaged-goods-cpg/) - [Salary Guides](https://recruiters.skywatersearch.com/salary-guides) - [Client Reviews](https://skywatersearch.com/employers/client-reviews/) - [Recent Placements](https://skywatersearch.com/employers/recent-placements/) - [Candidate Assessments](https://www.skywatersearch.com/candidate-assessments/) - [Job Seekers](https://skywatersearch.com/job-seekers/) - [Search Job Listings](https://skywatersearch.com/job-seekers/search-job-listings/) - [Resume & Interview Tips](https://blog.skywatersearch.com) - [Submit Resume](https://skywatersearch.com/job-seekers/submit-your-resume/) - [Salary Guides](https://recruiters.skywatersearch.com/salary-guides) - [About Us](https://skywatersearch.com/our-team/) - [Why SkyWater](https://recruiters.skywatersearch.com/best-executive-search-firm-mn) - [Our Team](https://skywatersearch.com/our-team/) - [We're Hiring](https://recruiters.skywatersearch.com/careers) - [Commitment to DEI](https://recruiters.skywatersearch.com/diversity-equity-inclusion) - [FAQs](https://recruiters.skywatersearch.com/executive-search-faq) - [Press](https://www.skywatersearch.com/press-release/) - [Blog](https://blog.skywatersearch.com) - [Contact](https://skywatersearch.com/contact/) - [(952) 767-9000](tel:9527679000) # SkyWater Blog ## Matt Hugdahl ![Matt Hugdahl](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/Matt%20Hugdahl%20Square.png) Matt Hugdahl is a Group Director on the Minneapolis Accounting and Finance team. ### Recent Posts [![Job Hunt](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/May%20The%204th%20.gif)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/may-the-4th-2025) ## [May the 4th Be With You (Especially During Your Job Search)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/may-the-4th-2025) Posted by [Matt Hugdahl](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/matt-hugdahl) on 5/4/25, 7:45 AM [0 Comments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/may-the-4th-2025#comments-listing) ### *A Galaxy of Talent Awaits…* In a galaxy not so far away—right here in the Midwest, actually—SkyWater Search Partners is celebrating **May the 4th**, a day when Jedi, droids, and job seekers alike come together to harness the Force (and maybe their LinkedIn profiles). [Read More](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/may-the-4th-2025) [![hire a good accountant](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/How%20to%20hire%20a%20good%20accountant.gif)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/how-to-find-a-good-accountant) ## [How to Find a Good Accountant](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/how-to-find-a-good-accountant) Posted by [Matt Hugdahl](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/matt-hugdahl) on 3/4/25, 2:55 PM [0 Comments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/how-to-find-a-good-accountant#comments-listing) ### **A Guide for Business Owners and Hiring Managers** [Read More](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/how-to-find-a-good-accountant) [![Responding to a lowball salary offer](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/Responding%20To%20A%20Lowball%20Salary%20Offer.png)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/responding-to-a-lowball-salary-offer) ## [Email Templates: Responding To A Lowball Salary Offer](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/responding-to-a-lowball-salary-offer) Posted by [Matt Hugdahl](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/matt-hugdahl) on 8/29/24, 2:05 PM [0 Comments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/responding-to-a-lowball-salary-offer#comments-listing)     | If you have received a job offer but the salary presented does not meet your needs, **the first thing you should to is get in touch with your SkyWater recruiter to discuss next steps.** If you are without a recruiter in your corner, and are in need of a template to begin crafting your email response to a lowball salary offer, you've come to the right place. These email templates are meant to get you started in your response. - [Asking for up to a 20% higher base salary.](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/matt-hugdahl#lowball-email-template-1) - [Asking for more than a 20% higher base salary.](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/matt-hugdahl#lowball-email-template-2) If you have not yet determined your salary target, review my post titled "[Lowball Job Offer? 5 Steps to Take Now (and 2 Huge Mistakes to Avoid)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/lowball-job-offer-response)" | | --- | [Read More](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/responding-to-a-lowball-salary-offer) [![Salary history](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/salary%20history.png)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/how-to-respond-to-requests-for-your-salary-history) ## [How to Respond to Requests for Your Salary History](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/how-to-respond-to-requests-for-your-salary-history) Posted by [Matt Hugdahl](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/matt-hugdahl) on 8/19/24, 2:16 PM [0 Comments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/how-to-respond-to-requests-for-your-salary-history#comments-listing) As part of the employment changes that were signed into law in the summer of 2023, Minnesota’s new pay history ban went into effect on January 1, 2024. This means that you can not be pressured to share your salary history during the job application or job interview process. That's right; you shouldn't be in the position to answer this question in the first place, according to Minnesota law. However, it's okay to volunteer this information if you're comfortable doing so. [Read More](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/how-to-respond-to-requests-for-your-salary-history) [![how to ask for a raise](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/how%20to%20ask%20for%20a%20raise.png)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/undervalued-underpaid-steps-to-asking-for-a-raise) ## [Undervalued & Underpaid? 7 Essential Steps To Asking For A Raise](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/undervalued-underpaid-steps-to-asking-for-a-raise) Posted by [Matt Hugdahl](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/matt-hugdahl) on 1/8/24, 1:34 PM [0 Comments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/undervalued-underpaid-steps-to-asking-for-a-raise#comments-listing) How long has it been since you last had a raise at work? We know from experience that companies are slow to increase remuneration levels, even with the increased signs of life in the employment market. If you feel undervalued, underpaid and long overdue a raise, don’t rush in all guns blazing. Take a deep breath and consider our advice below: [Read More](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/undervalued-underpaid-steps-to-asking-for-a-raise) [![Manager interviewing a female applicant in his office](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Manager%20interviewing%20a%20female%20applicant%20in%20his%20office.jpeg)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/5-salary-negotiation-tips-for-first-time-job-seekers) ## [5 Salary Negotiation Tips For First Time Job Seekers](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/5-salary-negotiation-tips-for-first-time-job-seekers) Posted by [Matt Hugdahl](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/matt-hugdahl) on 7/23/19, 2:10 PM [0 Comments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/5-salary-negotiation-tips-for-first-time-job-seekers#comments-listing) Today’s Minnesota jobs market favors candidates, but finding a job can still be a daunting prospect for many applicants. For ‘first time’ job seekers one of the most difficult aspects of the entire hiring process is salary negotiation. [Read More](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/5-salary-negotiation-tips-for-first-time-job-seekers) [![Business man pointing the text To Do List - Make More Money](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Business%20man%20pointing%20the%20text%20To%20Do%20List%20-%20Make%20More%20Money.jpeg)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/the-8-worst-mistakes-in-salary-negotiations) ## [The 8 Worst Mistakes in Salary Negotiations](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/the-8-worst-mistakes-in-salary-negotiations) Posted by [Matt Hugdahl](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/matt-hugdahl) on 3/24/16, 2:39 PM [0 Comments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/the-8-worst-mistakes-in-salary-negotiations#comments-listing) The longer you’ve been job hunting, the sweeter it is when you hear the words, “we want to extend an offer…”  Yes!  You’re in the final lap of the race.  But it’s not over yet.  So don’t lose your focus now.  It could end up costing you, big time. 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