Paul Beard

Paul Beard
I am one of the co-founders of SkyWater and have over 28 years experience conducting contingent and retained search services. Recent retained projects include: President/CEO, CFO, CIO, EVP of HR, VP of Global Sales, EVP of EVP of Operations, EVP of Global Sourcing, VP of Supply Chain, VP of Marketing, and a variety of Director level positions that roll up to these positions. While the vast majority of my work is conducted in the Twin Cities, I do work on a national basis.
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7 Questions Every CEO Should Ask Before Hiring A Recruiter

Posted by Paul Beard on 9/28/18 12:44 AM

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One of the questions I often hear from CEO’s and others within hiring organizations is this one: “Why would I use an executive recruiter?”

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How To Respond To The 5 Most Difficult Interview Questions

Posted by Paul Beard on 10/29/15 10:39 AM

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Even for the most qualified applicants, interviews can be a daunting experience. At SkyWater, we advise all of our candidates to research the company, understand the role and rehearse their answers to the most common interview questions.

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Take Advantage Of The Peer Interview

Posted by Paul Beard on 2/12/15 12:56 PM

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Peer interviewing is the process of allowing potential co-workers to interview a prospective new hire. The pressure is on employers to get it right first time in the hiring process, so what better way than allowing potential future colleagues to offer their assessment of whether the candidate will be the right fit for their brand?

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