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The Konik Blueprint Podcast is for curious professionals in architecture, engineering, and manufacturing disciplines. Your hosts, Jen Fitzke and Tom Goettl bring over 40 years of combined technical recruiting experience in the Minneapolis, MN area and will share their perspectives on what it takes to advance your career. Special guests will include technical leaders, professionals, and internal staff. We aim to positively impact people’s lives by sharing insights that will enable professionals to advance their technical careers! Lean more about us at Koniknetwork.com!
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
This episode takes us to LinkedIn Live where Jen and Tom cover timely topics including working from home, how to stand out as a candidate and how competitive pay information!
See the video version of this episode here! https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6907426259958390784
Konik is a technical recruiting and staffing company focused on architecture, engineering, and manufacturing positions in the midwest. Find out more at www.koniknetwork.com!
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Sunday Feb 20, 2022
Sunday Feb 20, 2022
Welcome to the Konik Blueprint!
In this episode, we want to talk to our listeners preparing to apply and interview for internships. The tips we are about to share are the result of working with hundreds of entry-level and student candidates. What they did right and where improvement could be made, with tangible how-tos and takeaways throughout today’s discussion.
- (Before we start with the job search, let’s make sure the resume is in order.
- It should be one page
- Contact Information
- Objective
- Skills
- Education and School Projects
- Work Experience
- Additional Information
- The Job Intern Search
- Interview Prep!
This podcast is sponsored by Konik, a technical recruiting firm focusing on architecture, engineering, and manufacturing positions in the Midwest! Find out more at www.koniknetwork.com!
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Let's talk about Counteroffers! As the job market continues to improve and candidates have multiple offers, companies are likely to offer upgraded compensation, benefits, and titles to keep their critical employees!
In this episode, Jen and Tom discuss preventing the Counteroffer situation that's uncomfortable for everyone involved. We discuss why accepting an offer to stay isn't a great idea, but also why employees do accept counter offers and the authentic reasons why employees entertain counteroffers.
Learn from the experts on how employees and candidates can still get what they want from their current employers before starting their job search. You'll gain invaluable insight on preventing the situations and how you can improve your career in the process!
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Workplace Social Spaces Expert, Caitlin Wolff!
As a degreed interior designer from UW-Stout, Caitlin has spent the last 11 years tackling nearly all aspects of our industry including Perkins & Will and Target Corporation. Today, Caitlin is a Social Spaces Specialist at Haworth, one of the world’s largest furniture manufacturers. A furniture nerd to the core, Caitlin loves hosting conversations that guide organizations to rethink their space as a destination for people to gather, connect and restore. She’s a Jill of all trades personally and professionally with interests in stop-motion photography, marketing, podcasting, calligraphy, and renovating her 100yr old home in Saint Paul with her husband and two toddlers.
In this educational episode, we cover:
- Why are social spaces important in the workplace?
- Resiliency in the workplace explained!
- What are the trends in workplace design right now?
- What are the top three home office design tips?
- What is the future of the office?
- Lightning Round Questions!
Connect with Caitlin!
The Konik Blueprint Podcast is brought to you by Konik, a Technical Talent Network focusing on engineering, architecture and manufacturing positions in the Midwest.
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
On this episode of The Konik Blueprint Podcast, Rob Borchardt, Director of Student Life and Career Services at Dunwoody College shares his insights into the esteemed college of technology and what makes them different. You'll learn so much about the college, their philosophy on Education, and how students enter and build their careers with Dunwoody!
- What is the difference between a degree from Dunwoody Technical College and a liberal arts college?
- What are the trends in new programs? For instance, we are starting to get requests for mechatronics.
- What precipitated Dunwoody’s evolution to four-year degree programs?
- What efforts does Dunwoody take to reach students of color and women to both enroll and support them during their educational careers?
- Can high school students choose Dunwoody as a PSEO option?
- What is the job market like for Dunwoody graduates?
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Adam Naryka, President of Eagle Group of Minnesota Veterans joins the Konik Blueprint Podcast for a very insightful and powerful conversation with Jen and Tom! Adam is extremely passionate about his work with the group and shares his thoughts with us.
The Eagle Group of Minnesota Veterans, focuses on assisting military members, veterans, and their families in career transition. Adam works at U.S. Bank as the Military & Veteran Segment Strategy Lead for the firm, where he focuses on enhancing the bank's strategic efforts to serve the military and veteran marketplace across the enterprise. Adam also participates in the Proud to Serve business resource group at U.S. Bank that is structured around military members and veterans. Adam has served on the board of the Eagle Group for three years and is very involved in the military and veteran community within the Twin Cities.
We cover a wide range of topics and questions including:
- How does a veteran's job search differ from that of a civilian?
- What resources does Eagle Group of MN Veterans have available for people?
- The Eagle Group also has a Women’s Leadership Task Force. Can you tell us about their mission and the work they are doing?
- How has the organization had to pivot over the last year and a half due to the pandemic?
- What should someone expect of the meetings once back in person?
- How can people connect with or support the organization?
For more information on The Eagle Group of Minnesota Veterans, please visit:
http://www.eaglegroupmn.org/
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Episode 12! In the final three-part series, Jen and Tom discuss the art of following up after your interview and keep the conversation moving towards your offer!
The Konik Blueprint is brought to you by Konik, a recruiting company focusing on architecture, engineering, and manufacturing positions in the Midwest.
- The Thank You Letter: Paper letter or email?
- How to ask an internal referral about interview feedback.
- How to call the interviewer to discuss the next steps.
- What to do if you have not heard back from the manager when you'd hoped.
The Konik Blueprint is brought to you by Konik, a recruiting company focusing on architecture, engineering, and manufacturing positions in the Midwest.
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Episode 11! Jen and Tom focus on preparing for the interview to land your dream job!
The Konik Blueprint is brought to you by Konik, a recruiting company focusing on architecture, engineering, and manufacturing positions in the Midwest.
- You're the subject matter expert in your field and role. Focus on your strengths and b relaxed heading into the meeting.
- The Hiring Manager wants you to get the job! Knowing the manager wants you to win changes your mindset heading into the meeting.
- Practice visualization: Think thru your interview and imagine what questions you would ask and answer these questions to help you prepare.
- How to research the interviewer to learn common interests and backgrounds
- How do you prepare differently for a Zoom interview vs. in-person?
Find out more about Konik at www.koniknetwork.com!
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Episode 10! Jen and Tom dive into a three-part series including The Resume, The Interview, and The Interview Follow-up!
The Konik Blueprint is brought to you by Konik, a recruiting company focusing on architecture, engineering, and manufacturing positions in the Midwest.
In the first of three episodes, Jen and Tom have a great discussion around The Resume and share tips, tricks, and how to optimize your
- What makes a great resume?
- What are resume pet peeves for Recruiters and Hiring Managers?
- How long should a resume be?
- Should References be included on the resume?
To find out more about Konik, please visit www.koniknetwork.com!
Monday Aug 16, 2021
Monday Aug 16, 2021
The Konik Blueprint Podcast is sponsored by Konik, a recruiting and staffing company focused on architecture, engineering, and manufacturing positions in the Midwest.
In this episode, we have a blast with the “LinkedIn Whisperer” Anne Pryor! Anne is an engaging and high-energy guest and gives you a TON of useful tips to enhance your profile. Whether you want to improve your online personal brand, networking, or get serious about your career search, this podcast has great takeaways and to-do’s in store!
Anne is a top 2 globally recognized LinkedIn Authority and is a master at facilitating meaningful connections. She specializes in LinkedIn, creating online strategies, and coaching on thought leadership for professionals at all levels. She has trained more than 200,000 people and written over 25,000 LinkedIn profiles for global Fortune 100 and small businesses clients. Clients include 3M, Microsoft, Computype, and Cargill.
In this actionable course you’ll learn:
- How to present your LinkedIn profile picture for maximum impact
- Best way to display your profile banner
- Eight critical profile sections to update and how to maximize them
- How to make meaningful business connections on LinkedIn
- How often should you post and comment on LinkedIn and best posting practices
Learn more about Anny Pryor and her incredible insight:
- LinkedIn Profile
- Website
- Anne's Best Tips for LinkedIn Slideshare!
- Phone: 484.6854
- Best time: M-Fri 7:33 – 8:33 AM!