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Short-term Full Stack Engineer opening! 4-6 week long contract building a new portal from scratch! Must have experience in .net/C#, login controls and general segmenting of data by login/client. Comment below or reach out if you're interested! No third parties at this time please. #WorkWithLatitude #TheLatitudeGroup

Mix of Data Engineer and Data Scientist opportunity! Growing team building out data analytics and data visualizing for a highly visible project. Must have experience with AWS QuickSight and be a US Citizen. 6 month contract to start with good opportunity to extend. Must be local to the Twin Cities. #TheLatitudeGroup #QuickSight #WorkWithLatitude

Does your resume feel really light? Do you have trouble telling the story behind your role? Do hiring managers miss your strengths when they ask questions based on your resume? It's time to beef it up, but how? List out some of your achievements in your previous roles. Give extra attention to your most recent role. Try to find quantifiable results that represent that achievement and show your impact. If you need help thinking of these, ask a colleague. Then go over each achievement and think about how you did them. What was the process? Any challenges? Who did you work with or manage? What was the awesome idea, strategy, or solution you came up with? What was your mindset behind this? Add a few "how's" to your resume and write them down separately to practice saying out loud in a clear and concise way. Now you're using your resume to steer the conversation toward your best work AND you have a list of talking points to discuss your work ethic and process. Need more tips for your resume or interviews? Need someone to proofread your resume? Reach out to a #LatitudeGroup team member! #WorkWithLatitudeGroup #JTOTW #JobTips #ResumeTips #InterviewTips

Are your virtual interviews a bit clunky? Here are some tips to make your interview flow smoothly. Test the link for your virtual interview to ensure you have the necessary plug-ins and applications. Make sure your login is ready, too. Test your audio and camera compatibility as well as your internet connection. Find a quiet area and blur or tidy your background. Book time between interviews/meetings to decompress and start on time. Aim to have enough time to log on 10 minutes before the interview. Have a contact ready in case you're running late or have connection problems. Dress the same as you would for an in-person interview. Use good posture and positive body language i.e. nodding, leaning in, eye contact, smiling, etc. Come prepared by researching the client website. Have 2 - 3 prepared for the manager. If you have audio or connection issues, politely ensure your interviewer is experiencing the same thing. Send a message to the interviewer through the app or site you're using. Try to turn off and turn on your camera again. If all else fails, log off and log back on. If this happens, reach out to your back up contact asap. Follow up after the interview with your recruiter. Send a thank you note to the hiring manager. Still need help? Reach out to a #LatitudeGroup team member to schedule an interview prep. #WorkWithLatitudeGroup #InterviewPrep #VirtualInterview

Ashley Thompson has some questions about Salesforce development. If you have a background as a Salesforce Engineer and you’re willing to share what makes a good candidate in this area, please reach out! #WorkWithLatitudeGroup #LatitudeGroup

Let's do Lunch! The Latitude Group is always happy to host clients, consultants, candidates, and curious folks who are considering working with us. Let us take you to your favorite spot and discuss all the ways the Latitude Group can work with you. We can help you create a customized employment solution for your team, a job seeking strategy for your next gig, or a plan for success during your current contract. So, what do you say? Lunch on us? Reach out to a #LatitudeGroup team member to plan a conversation to discuss your employment goals. We promise it'll be worth your while. Cheers! #WorkWithLatitudeGroup

Looking for a reason to bring our team into your business? Here are a few reasons to prove the #LatitudeGroup is the right choice for your customized talent solutions. - 23 Years in the Business. We've seen a little of everything. - We take a Values-Based, Person First Job Second Recruitment. - Relationship-focused recruitment for our clients and candidates to stick with you through your entire career, no matter where it takes you. - All of our clients are either referrals or former placements with Latitude. - Customized employment solutions for your unique talent needs, culture fit, and business strategies. - Our team has technical knowledge they can discuss with clients and candidates as they find the right fit. If we don't know it, we'll research how the tech works and how to screen for it for the best fit. - A commitment for greater diversity and better representation of BIPOC communities within technology from our President. A certified diversity recruiter on the recruitment team. - Our Relationship Manager helps ease onboarding anxieties by taking consultants through the onboarding process and conducting regular check-ins on our consultants' schedule. - 100% Women-Owned for 23 years. Ready to work with us? Reach out to a Latitude Group team member today or contact Lisa LaCoursiere or Kari Harrisville directly to discussion options. #WorkWithLatitudeGroup

Happy World Mental Health Day from the Latitude Group! We know job seeking as well as being on the job can sometimes be overwhelming. Here are some tips to destress from both as you take some time for self-care today. 1. Take breaks: Get outside. Walk around. Talk to a friend. Meditate. Pet your dog. Whatever it takes. 2. Eat a healthy snack when you put in long hours. Avoid skipping lunch, too! 3. Give AND receive recognition at work. 4. Give yourself permission to make mistakes and cut yourself a break when they happen. 5. Stretch out or do some physical activity after long periods of sitting. 6. Get comfy: If you're working from home, find a quiet, comfortable, distraction-free spot to work. Maybe use some headphones. If you're at work, make sure your desk is set up ergonomically. 7. Take your mind off work at the end of the day. Your work was enough. Go do something fun and spend time with people you love. Work life harmony is important! 8. Ask for help: You don't have to do it alone. Find a coworker to jump in, a connection to help you find job opportunities, or friend to confide in when things get tough. 9. Speak up when something is wrong: If you're hurt, tired, frustrated, sad, unsafe, or scared, don't keep it to yourself. Share it with someone who can help. If you don't know who can help, start with a trusted friend or coworker. 10. Practice empathy with yourself and with others. 11. Set a schedule and block off work time if your day gets too hectic. 12. Set tangible goals for yourself daily, weekly, and monthly so you can see your progress. 13. Keep a folder with all of your compliments, praise, and milestones from people you have worked with. Bonus: Save this to use in your job search or in raise conversations. 14. Keep your personal and professional networks strong and healthy. Stay connected. 15. Did you drink water today? Make sure you hydrate to keep the headaches away and your mind sharp. 16. Create a supportive DEI community in the workplace. Everyone has the right to be themselves, be included, and be treated with respect. 17. Use your PTO. Use your PTO... Use your PTO. 18. Work or search for jobs outside on beautiful days. 19. Keep a mentor in your life. Share your tips back as a mentee, too! 20.Always know there is support and help for you if you need it. You belong. You're important. You deserve to be valued. You deserve honesty, trust, and respect. There are resources for you and your situation, just ask. You matter. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthAwarenessDay #MentalHealth #LatitudeGroup #WorkWithLatitudeGroup

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Thank you Ready. Set. Pivot. for an INSPIRING day of networking, sharing, learning, and engagement with talented and powerful women from across the state! We are so grateful to continue to be a Champion Level sponsor to support and empower women. We had a great time creating meaningful, new connections and are so excited to see where this takes us in the future. A special thank you to Wendy S. Wiesman and everyone who helped make the day possible from ushering to speaking to tabling to check-in to lights and sound. What a beautiful event. If you missed it, follow #RSP to find your next and connect with amazing, bold, and unapologetic women through special events, resources, and networking opportunities. If you were there and want to reconnect with a member of the #LatitudeGroup, send any of us a message or comment below. We want to keep that spark burning. Thank you all and see you next time! 😉 #Inspire #RSPFallExperience #WorkWithLatitudeGroup #ChampionSponsor