--- title: SkyWater Blog (2) description: Tips for Employers and Job Seekers alike. From resume building, to interview tips, and more. This may be the most important blog you read today. 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But for Minnesota employers, the real story isn’t in the headlines. It’s in the context. [Read More](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/march-jobs-report-2026) [![Should I Stay? Should I Go? signpost with sky background](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/Should%20I%20accept%20a%20counter-offer.png)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/why-you-should-never-accept-a-counter-offer) ## [Should I Accept A Counteroffer?](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/why-you-should-never-accept-a-counter-offer) Posted by [Zac Kallas](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/zac-kallas) on 3/17/26, 12:15 PM [0 Comments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/why-you-should-never-accept-a-counter-offer#comments-listing) ### 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 become 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. [Read More](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/why-you-should-never-accept-a-counter-offer) [![lucky job search](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/St.%20Patricks%20Day.png)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/job-hunting-luck) ## [Job Hunting? Here are 3 Ways to Make Your Own Luck This St. Patrick’s Day](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/job-hunting-luck) Posted by [Teige Ehlen](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/teige-ehlen) on 3/16/26, 5:09 PM [0 Comments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/job-hunting-luck#comments-listing) ### The fate of your job search isn't written in the stars. It's in your strategy. Here are three ways to show up, stand out, and seize the right opportunities. There’s one day each year when the idea of "luck" gets a lot of play. I enjoy a little four-leaf clover and leprechaun talk, myself, on St. Patrick's Day. But what about the other 364 days of the year? As an executive recruiter, I sometimes have candidates tell me they’re having a run of bad luck in their job search. Most of the time, I offer them a simple formula for turning that luck around. It starts with three simple actions that show how landing the right role isn’t about chance. It’s about creating your own good fortune. [Read More](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/job-hunting-luck) [![US jobs report february 2026](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/US%20jobs%20report%20Feb%202026.png)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/us-jobs-report-feb-2026) ## [Beyond the Headlines: What the February Jobs Report Signals for the Upper Midwest Economy](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/us-jobs-report-feb-2026) Posted by [Adam Hoffarber](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/adam-hoffarber) on 3/6/26, 2:26 PM [0 Comments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/us-jobs-report-feb-2026#comments-listing) *The loss of 92,000 jobs nationwide is significant. But it increases the chance of further rate cuts.* The February 2026 jobs report delivered a surprise, with the U.S. economy losing roughly 92,000 jobs, a sharp reversal from January’s modest gains ([Washington Post, 2026](https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/03/06/february-jobs-unemployment)). [Read More](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/us-jobs-report-feb-2026) [![Zach Hinkemeyer](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/Zach%20Hinkemeyer%20Gives%20Back.png)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/employee-of-the-quarter-zach-hinkemeyer) ## [Employee of the Quarter 2025: Zach Hinkemeyer on Leadership and Giving Back](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/employee-of-the-quarter-zach-hinkemeyer) Posted by [Adam Hoffarber](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/adam-hoffarber) on 2/24/26, 2:25 PM [0 Comments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/employee-of-the-quarter-zach-hinkemeyer#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/employee-of-the-quarter-zach-hinkemeyer) [![presidents day 2026](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/Presidents%20Day.png)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/presidents-day-2026) ## [Leadership Lessons from Four U.S. Presidents (and one Dolly Parton)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/presidents-day-2026) Posted by [Danielle Smith](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/danielle-smith) on 2/16/26, 6:59 AM [0 Comments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/presidents-day-2026#comments-listing) ### Leadership Qualities That Inspire Greatness and Shape Successful Careers Whether you're a hiring manager wanting to build a no-holds-barred, powerhouse team where your employees are known for their superior talent and off-the-charts happiness factor — or you're a candidate seeking such a manager — today is a perfect day to take a peek back in history at the timeless wisdom of some of the most powerful leaders in U.S. history. [Read More](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/presidents-day-2026) [![love at first hire](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/Valentines%20Day%20-%20Courtney%20-%20thumbnail.png)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/valentines-2026) ## [Love at First Hire? Why Great Executive Matches Go Beyond the Job Description](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/valentines-2026) Posted by [Courtney Johnson](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/courtney-johnson) on 2/12/26, 8:00 AM [0 Comments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/valentines-2026#comments-listing) ### The great matches are never made on paper.   I know you've heard this before, but executive recruiters are like matchmakers. We know that no client - and no role - can be fully defined within the four corners of a job description. Likewise, no candidate can be fully understood by reading a LinkedIn profile. [Read More](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/valentines-2026) [![black history month 2026](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/BHM%202026.png)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/black-history-month-2026) ## [Honoring Black History Month: Leadership, and a Celebration Of Excellence](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/black-history-month-2026) Posted by [Adam Hoffarber](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/adam-hoffarber) on 2/3/26, 9:06 AM [0 Comments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/black-history-month-2026#comments-listing) Black History Month is a time to recognize the contributions, leadership, and resilience of Black Americans whose work has shaped our economy, our communities, and the way organizations lead today. We believe this reflection is especially relevant in the recruiting and executive search industry, where leadership decisions shape culture, innovation, and long-term impact. [Read More](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/black-history-month-2026) [![](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/Video%20Thumbnail%20MLK%202026.png)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/mlk-jr.-day-why-storytelling-still-shapes-leadership-and-talent) ## [MLK Jr. Day: Why Storytelling Still Shapes Leadership and Talent](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/mlk-jr.-day-why-storytelling-still-shapes-leadership-and-talent) Posted by [Beth Varela](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/beth-varela) on 1/19/26, 9:28 AM [0 Comments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/mlk-jr.-day-why-storytelling-still-shapes-leadership-and-talent#comments-listing) Dr. Martin Luther King is often remembered for his inspiring leadership through storytelling. His leadership did not move people through spreadsheets or policy frameworks. It moved them through narrative. [Read More](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/mlk-jr.-day-why-storytelling-still-shapes-leadership-and-talent) [![Recruiting best practices](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/hubfs/SkyWater%20Recruiting%20Best%20Practices%20-NY%202026%20Thumbnail.png)](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/new-year-2026) ## [New Year, Better Practices: 2026 Resolutions for Hiring Managers and Candidates](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/new-year-2026) Posted by [Zac Kallas](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/author/zac-kallas) on 1/1/26, 9:00 AM [0 Comments](https://blog.skywatersearch.com/new-year-2026#comments-listing)   As we head into 2026, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what’s working well in your organization and what needs to change. New Year’s resolutions can be powerful. But after years of seeing which ones work best, we like to pass along this observation: it’s the minor, intentional adjustments that consistently outperform the sweeping but unrealistic resolutions. 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