SkyWater Search Partners

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Last week, our team celebrated the end of Q3 at Topgolf! ⛳️ We are proud of all we have achieved this year and can’t wait to see what Q4 brings. Let’s finish 2025 strong! 💪🏼 ✨

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Unlock the 2026 Pay Benchmark: Know Your Worth & Make Smart Offers Whether you’re a hiring leader or a job-seeker, understanding accurate, region-specific compensation is critical. That’s why SkyWater Search Partners’ new 2026 salary guides for the Minneapolis & Chicago markets are a must-have. What you’ll find inside: • Salary ranges by job title and company size, tailored for MN & Chicago. SkyWater Search. • Data drawn from real placements + projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. SkyWater Search • A clean, easy-to-use format so you’re prepared for salary conversations, whether you’re hiring or being hired. SkyWater Search For hiring managers, this means setting offers that reflect market reality, avoiding underpaying talent or chasing inflated expectations. For job-seekers, it means knowing what to ask for (and why). Be empowered and confident in your negotiations. Download your copy here: https://lnkd.in/gtdbRzW6 #CompensationStrategy #SalaryGuide #Recruiting #CareerGrowth #MinneapolisJobs #ChicagoJobs #HiringTrends

Candidates: You Don’t Pay the Recruiter. - Discover why working with a recruiter is free for job candidates and explore the benefits of engaging with professional recruiters like SkyWater Search Partners. https://hubs.ly/Q03Pm-dj0

We had such a great time celebrating Skytoberfest 2025 at our Oktoberfest-themed happy hour! 🍻 The energy was high and the competition was fierce during our sack race and stein holding contest. Congratulations to Stephen Sweeney for taking home the sack race win and to Jon Schlemmer for claiming first place in stein holding after a close match with Teige Ehlen! 👏 We also enjoyed sampling a variety of local Oktoberfest beers from nearby breweries, along with great food, laughter, and plenty of team spirit! #Skytoberfest #SkyWaterSearchPartners #TeamCulture #Oktoberfest #CompanyCulture

The 2026 Salary Guides are here! Each year, we publish updated salaries for the roles we fill most frequently. We're the largest executive search firm in Minnesota, active across NINE practice areas, which means we've seen a lot of salaries over time. Download the guide for your field today! https://lnkd.in/g-pEZnJq #salaries #salaryguide #2026salary

Celebrating Our Employee of the Quarter: Tina Nesburg. Today, we'd like to recognize Tina's hard work and accomplishments by naming her our Employee of the Quarter. We're so lucky to have you at SkyWater, Tina. She chose to donate to The Arc Minnesota's mission to aid individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q03KF4qQ0

Moving Beyond the Diploma: Why Skills-Based Hiring Is Reshaping Talent Strategy - Skills-based hiring is transforming recruitment. Employers are focusing on competencies and experience over degrees, opening broader talent pools, and enhancing efficiency. Learn more about this trend we're seeing. https://hubs.ly/Q03Jqp_v0

Yesterday our team attended the Best Places to Work 2025 awards ceremony at the Minnesota State Fair! It was amazing to celebrate alongside so many other companies, from small to mid-size to large, all recognized for creating outstanding workplace cultures. We are proud that SkyWater Search Partners was named one of the honorees by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. This recognition reflects what we have always believed: our people are the foundation of our success. Thank you to our employees, clients, and candidates for being part of this journey. Here is to many more milestones ahead. Learn more about this year’s honorees 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q03t28VT0 #BestPlacesToWork #SkyWaterSearchPartners #MSPBJ #CompanyCulture