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 »

5 Tips for Improving Employee Performance Reviews

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  Performance reviews should be positive and motivational for both you and your employees, but sometimes they can seem like a real chore. With a little effort, you can make sure they are meaningful and productive for everyone involved. Here are five tips to help you improve the performance review process. Start with Goal Setting… Read more »

3 Important Interview Questions to Ask Engineers

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  Interviewing engineers can be a challenge. You want to make sure you are recruiting quality talent, but at the same time you don’t want to overlook the soft skills that will make them effective within your organization. Keep a balanced approach in mind as you take on this challenge, and remember that examples and… Read more »

Phone Interview Questions You Should Be Asking

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  Phone interviews are an important way to improve the quality of your hires, identify the best candidates, and save time in your recruiting efforts. But if you are not asking the right questions of your applicants, you are missing a real opportunity. Questions like “What is your current and expected salary?” and “Why are… Read more »

How Following up Can Help You Get the Job

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  You just got out of a job interview and to the best of your knowledge, you nailed it! However, a few weeks have passed and you haven’t heard back. Don’t get stressed, follow up! Here are a few ways to properly follow up with an interviewer that can actually help you get the job…. 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 »

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 »

Attract Top Candidates With a Strong Online Presence

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  Just as it’s important for candidates to have a strong online presence, employers too must pay attention to their digital brand to make sure they are bringing the best of the best. To help attract top talent, it’s important to build an online presence across all social media platforms to appeal to your target… Read more »

Employee Recognition Matters!

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  The culture of the modern workforce is changing. Effective leadership is changing too. In order to make sure you are getting the most out of your employees, you need to make sure they are motivated, feel valued and have the resources they need to be at their very best. Employee recognition is a great… Read more »

Four Reasons Why You Should Meet With Your Staff Regularly

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  Regular staff meetings are important for many reasons. They help keep everyone informed, are important for problem solving, and are a great opportunity to innovate as a team. But as schedules get busier and more employees start working remotely or on differing schedules, it can seem like those regular meetings should take a back… Read more »