May the 4th Be With You (Especially During Your Job Search)

Posted by Matt Hugdahl on 5/4/25 7:45 AM

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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).

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When to Partner with a Search Firm: A Guide for HR Professionals

Posted by Paul Beard on 5/1/25 9:00 AM

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If you're an in-house HR professional or recruiter, you're likely juggling a wide range of responsibilities—from managing internal teams and navigating compensation benchmarks to ensuring a smooth candidate experience. But sometimes, despite your best efforts, a particular role remains unfilled longer than it should. Or maybe you know that filling it requires a more targeted, strategic approach. That’s when partnering with a search firm can make all the difference.

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How to Find a Good Accountant

Posted by Matt Hugdahl on 3/4/25 2:55 PM

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A Guide for Business Owners and Hiring Managers

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Why Partnering with a Recruiter to Fill a Role is a Smart Move

Posted by Ashley Beasley on 2/6/25 9:00 AM

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Let’s be honest—recruiters sometimes get a bad rap. There’s a stereotype that we’re just middlemen, throwing resumes at hiring managers and hoping something sticks. But for those of us who take our work seriously, the reality couldn’t be more different. In fact, I've recently posted about this, and wanted to expand these thoughts today. A great recruiter is a strategic partner—someone who saves companies time, helps them navigate a competitive talent market, and ultimately delivers high-quality hires that drive business success.

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Why You Should Choose a Legal Recruiter with Legal Experience

Posted by Rylie Niebuhr, JD on 1/20/25 9:00 AM

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Recruiting within the legal field is a deeply nuanced profession. When your firm or corporate legal department is hiring, you’re seeking more in a candidate than the required legal credentials. You’re seeking an individual who can embrace your organization's values, clientele, and approach. Legal recruiters play a central role in bringing that talent to you. But to be credible in this industry, being a very successful general practice executive recruiter simply isn’t enough. A legal recruiter needs to bring their in-depth, personal experience in the legal field - and the degree to prove it.

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Navigating the Talent Shortage in Supply Chain: Tips for Hiring Top Professionals

Posted by Corey Fitzgerald on 12/11/24 9:45 AM

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2022 report from the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) revealed that 79% of supply chain organizations struggle to find qualified talent to fill key roles. This talent shortage is fueled by a combination of factors, including the aging workforce, a lack of awareness about supply chain careers, and the increasingly complex skill sets required for roles in this field.

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Stuck in a Joyless Job?

Posted by Adam Hoffarber on 3/4/24 8:15 AM

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“Don’t quit your job until you’ve lined up a new one.”

How many times have you heard that little chestnut? (In full disclosure, it’s advice I routinely dispense myself.) But like all good rules, this one has some important exceptions. When you’re trapped in a toxic job, the path to “something better” can be a steep, rocky, exhausting – and increasingly treacherous – climb.

If you’re stuck there now, you simply may not have the luxury, mental energy, or emotional wherewithal to launch a winning job search. More importantly, though, is this little fact that’s too often overlooked in the heat of the moment: you might not be in the best head space to know what your next job should be. Figuring th

at out requires time, introspection, and, ideally, a little healthy distance.

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IT Recruitment: What Hiring Managers Need to Know in 2024

Posted by Zac Kallas on 2/12/24 9:15 AM

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At SkyWater Search Partners, we specialize in recruiting for multiple disciplines, each led by industry experts. including the fast-paced, constantly changing IT sector. Here’s our take on current trends affecting the IT sector and our advice to hiring managers seeking top talent in 2024:

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Finding The Hidden Talent Market

Posted by Kurt Rakos on 10/17/23 12:34 PM

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There’s a Hidden Talent Market Out There

Here’s How to Find, Recruit, and Hire Today’s Top Candidates

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Good Recruiters Vs. Great Recruiters - What’s The Difference?

Posted by Brian Rudolph on 1/24/23 9:15 AM

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Companies often turn to recruiters when looking to find the top talent in their market. However, choosing the best executive recruiter to work with can often prove to be a challenge. There is undoubtedly a wide choice of good recruiters, but today’s employers have high expectations. How exactly can an under-pressure hiring manager differentiate between ‘good’ and ‘great’?

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