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Built for a More Targeted Market: Inside SkyWater’s Latest Team Updates - Discover SkyWater's latest team updates, focusing on specialization and relationship-building to meet evolving market demands in talent acquisition. https://hubs.ly/Q04cXPK70

Last week, we celebrated our Q1 recap—an incredibly strong start to the year made possible by everyone’s hard work and dedication! 🏅🏆 With the timing right after Masters weekend, we had a little fun with the theme while recognizing the results our team delivered. ⛳🏌️ Grateful for the momentum and looking forward to carrying it into Q2.

We’re excited to announce the promotion of Kyle Fischer to Senior Group Director at SkyWater! 🎉 Over the past 8 years, Kyle has truly come to represent what SkyWater is all about. He consistently delivers strong results, but just as importantly brings a steady, positive attitude every day. He is always willing to step up, whether that means mentoring others or staying actively involved. It has been so fun to watch his growth and impact over the last few years, and this next step is incredibly well deserved. Please join us in congratulating Kyle on this well-earned promotion! #Leadership #CareerGrowth #Promotion #ExecutiveSearch #Engineering #Operations #SkyWaterSearchPartners

Beyond the Headlines: What the March Jobs Report and Minnesota Unemployment Data Really Mean - Explore the March jobs report and Minnesota's unemployment trends, revealing resilience in the labor market and insights for employers navigating uncertainty. https://hubs.ly/Q04bfRsv0

Our very own Katy Thieman is part of a great lineup during this discussion about navigating the current job market on April 7th at 8 - 9:30 am. See Vanessa Lee's post for more information.

Most counteroffers feel like validation. But they’re usually just a delay. When someone resigns and suddenly gets a raise, a new title, or more attention, it’s easy to feel seen and valued. But in many cases, that reaction is driven by urgency, not long-term intent. Here’s what we see time and time again: • The reasons you started looking don’t go away • Trust dynamics change, on both sides • The “fix” is often short-term, not structural And the data backs it up. A significant percentage of candidates who accept counteroffers are back on the market within a year, many within just a few months. If you’re in this position, it’s worth asking: 1.) Is this addressing the real reason I wanted to leave? 2.) Or just making it harder to move forward? Counteroffers can feel like a win in the moment. But long-term, they rarely change the outcome. Curious to hear from this group, have you ever accepted a counteroffer? How did it play out? More on why you should almost never accept a counteroffer. https://lnkd.in/dK2axBVj

Listening to Angela Davis on MPR News today, the conversation around mental health and job loss really stuck with us. In our work at SkyWater, we see how much of the job search is about more than just resumes and interviews. It’s confidence, identity, and momentum. Curious from this group:

Most job searches don’t stall because of a lack of effort. They stall because one piece is missing: visibility, credibility, or timing. Curious what you’re seeing in your own search right now. ⬇️ Vote in the poll If you want a quick breakdown of how these show up and what to do about them, we put together a short read here: https://lnkd.in/gN_sPNp7 #JobSearch #CareerGrowth #ExecutiveSearch #Hiring

Most people think job searches come down to luck: Right place. Right time. Right opportunity. But after years in executive recruiting, I can tell you, the candidates who land the best roles aren’t lucky. They’re prepared. They’ve built visibility before the role opens. They communicate clearly and build trust quickly. They’re ready when the timing finally lines up. In this short video, Teige J. Ehlen breaks down the 3 ways candidates consistently create their own “luck” in the job search. If you’re exploring your next move, or even just thinking about it, this is worth a watch. And if you want to go deeper, we expanded on these ideas here: https://lnkd.in/gN_sPNp7 Curious, which area do you think makes the biggest difference in today’s market: visibility, credibility, or timing? Comment below! #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #ExecutiveSearch #Leadership #Hiring #Minneapolis #Chicago

Scaling a technology team during growth and merger integration isn’t easy. Andrew Ralston, CTO at M2M Services, shares what it was like partnering with SkyWater Search Partners to build a high-performing technology team. If you're building or scaling a leadership team, we’d love to connect. https://lnkd.in/g3y_s7gs