Where have all the candidates gone? 5 facts about the candidate market in the Twin Cities (Part 1)

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  The number of open jobs is higher than the number of candidates actively looking for jobs. The June 2019 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) survey stated that the ratio of unemployed persons per job opening was 0.8 in June 2019. At the peak of the most recent recession in July of 2009, there were… Read more »

Everything You Need to Know About Employee Drug and Alcohol Testing

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  Drug testing can be a touchy subject; however, it is a key responsibility of employers is to make sure their employees are safe and productive on the job. That often means incorporating drug screening into their hiring and ongoing employment practices. As workplace cultures are changing, drug testing may or may not needed in… Read more »

Podcasts That Every Biotechnologist Should Listen To

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  The biotechnology industry is one that has gained significant prominence in the past few years, and is a field that is set to remain on the front burner for a few years to come. With significant improvements in biotechnology changing the world in important ways, the field as a whole is an exciting and… Read more »

5 Technology Trends Affecting the Engineering Industry

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  As technology changes, so does the engineering industry. We’ve seen amazing advances in consumer technology, business intelligence, in machine learning and in the internet of things, all of which are quickly shifting how engineers think about their work. To stay ahead of the curve in this industry, it’s important to stay in the know… Read more »

How to Avoid Hiring a Bad Candidate With a Great Resume

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  It can be a real challenge for hiring managers to judge an employee by their behavior as a candidate. In fact many times, a candidate seems perfect on paper, but may not actually turn out to be a great hire. But the question is, how do you know? How can you reduce risk and… Read more »

The Top 4 Hiring Trends for 2018

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  The hiring landscape is changing fast. From robot recruiters, to shifting candidate expectations, these changes are having a huge impact on the job market and the business world as well. The first step to keeping up with these changes is to know what’s new and what’s actually valuable. Only then will you be able… Read more »

The Top Skills Needed to be a Biotechnologist

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  The Biotech industry is an incredible space. The amazing innovations coming out of this field are things that will change what it means to be a healthy human in the years to come. If you are interested in being part of the workforce that is revolutionizing the health industry, there are certain skills necessary…. Read more »

Why Regular Communication With Temp Employees Matters

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  Oftentimes it can be difficult for temporary employees to see how their work impacts an organization. And with a lack of dedicated management and corporate leadership available to support their growth, it really is up to them to see how they are driving the success of the company they work for. However, as an… Read more »

How to Choose Between Two Great Candidates

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  Having what appears to be two great candidates and only one job to fill is a pretty good problem to have. It can be more of a challenge than you might think. Now’s the time to ask yourself some difficult questions that will give you more insight into each candidate’s skill set and ability… Read more »

Three Ways to Advance Your Engineering Career

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  When it comes to engineering, there are many things you can do to advance your career. Earning a master’s degree is rapidly becoming a requirement for any type of career advancement today. For example, you’ll want to focus on developing your soft skills and networking to help you get ahead. Here are three things… Read more »