Resume Fads Every Job Applicant Should Ditch (and What to Do Instead)

Posted by Sujatha Ramanathan on 2/6/24 8:06 AM

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A well-crafted resume can be a job applicant’s powerful early advocate to employers and executive recruiters. More than a list of job titles and educational achievements, your resume must be carefully curated to make the first cut of the employer's Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and then catch the attention of hiring managers, headhunters, and human resources professionals. When written well, it showcases you, putting a spotlight on your most relevant qualifications and the value you bring, persuasively driving a narrative about how well your abilities align with the job for which you're applying. Wield it smartly and your resume can dramatically increase your chances of landing an interview and, ultimately, the job.

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3 Ways For Minnesota Employers To Celebrate Black History Month

Posted by Adam Hoffarber on 2/1/24 8:45 AM

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"There is no American history without African American history.”  

Sara Clarke Kaplan, executive director, American University Antiracist Research & Policy Center (ARPC), 2022 interview with NPR

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A Call for Greater Focus on Racial Equity in Executive Recruiting

Posted by Adam Hoffarber on 1/15/24 2:56 PM

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“Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy.”

Dr. Martin Luther King, "I Have a Dream," 8-28-1963, Washington, D.C.

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Offer The Market Rate Or Your Talent Acquisition Strategy Will Flop

Posted by Andrea Anderson on 1/9/24 10:18 AM

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Unemployment rates are low which means hiring (and retaining) talent must be a priority.

Hiring managers may claim they want to attract the best candidates to their brand, yet they are stifled in their ability to do so by what we call ‘internal equity’. This problem typically occurs when the hiring manager fails to hire an outstanding candidate because they can’t meet their salary expectations of $120k as the equivalent manager in the next department is only earning $100k. The result is that the employer makes an unsatisfactory offer to the candidate their business desperately needs. The candidate turns the offer down and is swiftly employed by a competitor willing to meet their salary expectations.

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Undervalued & Underpaid? 7 Essential Steps To Asking For A Raise

Posted by Matt Hugdahl on 1/8/24 1:34 PM

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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:

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Job Description Mistakes that Repel Great Candidates and How to Fix Them

Posted by Andrea Anderson on 1/2/24 9:16 AM

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“There just aren’t any great candidates out there right now.” I hear it all the time, usually from battle-weary hiring managers. They’ve taken the time to craft a solid job posting, only to watch a handful of not-quite-right resumes trickle into the system. While it’s true that, depending on your industry and the role you’re attempting to fill, talent is still painfully scarce. But before you blame the lack of candidates, I have a question for you to consider:

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What the new Salary History Ban Means for Hiring Managers

Posted by Kurt Rakos on 12/20/23 9:15 AM

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As part of the sweeping employment changes that were signed into law in the summer of 2023, Minnesota’s new pay history ban goes into effect on January 1, 2024.  Why the ban and how will it affect the hiring process going forward?  

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5 Reasons To Keep Up Your Job Search In The Holidays

Posted by Kurt Rakos on 12/19/23 10:55 AM

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For most jobseekers, December is traditionally written off on the assumption that employers delay filling new vacancies until the New Year hangover has worn off.

That’s a myth.

At SkyWater, December is frequently one of our best months for placing candidates and our hiring activity continues throughout the holiday season. Don’t put the brakes on your job search. For candidates, the holiday season is the perfect time to secure that elusive job offer and end the year on a professional high. Here’s why:

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Lowball Job Offer? 5 Steps to Take Now (and 2 Huge Mistakes to Avoid)

Posted by Adam Hoffarber on 12/6/23 9:37 AM

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After clearing every hurdle in the long and winding path to your new job, you’ve just gotten the word: they’re making you an offer. Congratulations. Or…. psych!

The offer comes in, alright. But it’s nowhere near the salary range you expected.

You’ve been lowballed, my friend. And even when I tell you the truth: that good employers sometimes make wrongheadedly low offers (even to perfect-fit candidates), you’re probably shocked and disappointed – and wondering if the whole process was just a giant waste of your time.

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One Thing We Share this Thanksgiving

Posted by Adam Hoffarber on 11/23/23 9:34 AM

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For many of us, the word “Thanksgiving” can conjure up some brief, highly idealized images in our heads. There is a glorious table, spread with perfectly prepared foods and staged with china and crystal so shiny that they reflect the equally perfect glow of perfectly placed candles.  

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