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How to Look for a Job That Supports Your Mental Health

May 11, 2023

Maintaining robust mental health is essential for success at work. As a result, you need a job with a company that prioritizes its employees. Understanding how to look for a job that supports your mental health helps you avoid working in a toxic environment. Working for a company that promotes employee mental health enables you…

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How to Ask Better Interview Questions

March 2, 2023

  Interviewing a candidate involves gathering as much information as possible in a short amount of time. The interview questions should range from specific to the role to broad enough to assess the candidate’s personality. Asking better interview questions helps determine the candidate’s suitability for the position. You better understand their hard and soft skills,…

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Thinking About Changing Jobs? Read This First

December 15, 2022

Prudential’s 2021 Pulse of the American Worker Survey showed that 25% of respondents would be changing jobs in the next year. Many cited having a flexible work schedule, including the ability to work remotely, as the main reason for switching employers. If you are considering changing jobs, be sure to think about your reasons and…

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Manufacturing Trends to Watch for in 2023

December 8, 2022

The fifth industrial revolution is focused on connecting people and machines. Collaboration between humans and smart systems continues to advance the manufacturing industry. As a result, manufacturers must continue to welcome ongoing change to remain competitive. Leveraging the newest technologies is needed to maintain or increase market share. Pay attention to these 2023 manufacturing trends…

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Your Staff Will Adore These Employee Appreciation Ideas

November 3, 2022

Building an attractive company culture requires employee appreciation. Employees who feel appreciated have greater job satisfaction. This increases engagement, performance, and morale. The longer your employees remain with your organization, the lower your recruiting costs. This improves your bottom line. Choose among these suggestions to express employee appreciation. Implement Peer-to-Peer Recognition Employees appreciate recognition from…

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The Best Ways to Get Job References

October 27, 2022

Having a list of job references ready for employers helps with your job search. Hiring managers want to know how you benefitted previous organizations and how you can benefit theirs. Knowing whom to choose and how to ask is important. This helps you share the information the manager is looking for. Implement these three tips…

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In a Hiring Crunch? Connectology Can Help You Find These Professionals!

September 8, 2022

Connectology was established in 2007 by experienced recruitment professionals who excel at placing talent. We work out of our St. Croix Valley office to serve manufacturing companies in the upper Midwest. Our Contingent, Engaged, and Retained Services provide customized solutions to meet our clients’ manufacturing talent needs. We work with individual contributors, managers, directors, vice…

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Are You Being Purposeful About the Skills You Are Developing and Learning on the Job?

August 25, 2022

As the manufacturing industry continues to change, you need to change along with it. This involves keeping up with the latest skills that are relevant to employers. The more in-demand skills you have, the more opportunities you gain. This helps you adapt as you move forward in your career. Discover some ways you can purposefully…

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Is This the Right Time to Get a New Job in the Minneapolis Area?

July 28, 2022

Have you become disillusioned with your engineering job? Perhaps you’re working longer hours during the coronavirus pandemic. Maybe you’re tired of remote work. Or, there’s not enough time in the day to get through your workload. How do you know whether it’s time to find a new opportunity? The following tips can give you an…

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Company Culture and Two Other Factors That Indicate a Great Candidate Match

July 21, 2022

Company culture, knowledge of the organization, and relevant skills impact whether a candidate is a great match for a role. Being a culture match demonstrates that a candidate has the personality needed to work well with others. Understanding the business indicates that the candidate has a general understanding and realistic expectations of the company. Having…

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