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As we kicked off 2024, it quickly became clear we're not in Kansas anymore. The job market landscape has morphed into something unfamiliar, leaving many job seekers navigating uncharted waters. While cautious optimism is brewing for the year ahead, big questions remain: When will we see the light at the end of this tunnel? How do you stand out in a market where 85% are eyeing a job switch? What is Quiet Job Searching anyway?

We are delighted to share that Celarity has been awarded ClearlyRated’s Diamond Award in tandem with a 2024 Best of Staffing Talent and Client Awards for our outstanding service excellence.

Let's face it: navigating the job market can be overwhelming. On top of that, 2023 was a bit of a head-scratcher, with all its economic ups and downs that kept us guessing. Starting 2024 on the heels of unexpected twists and turns and the looming specter of a recession that never fully materialized, cutting through the noise with a no-fluff, straight-to-the-point conversation is more important than ever. We're not just tackling budgets and headcounts; we're diving into hot topics like 'Quiet Job Searching,' the curious connection between housing and job markets, and the rise of gig economy roles.

Calling all AI enthusiasts and curious minds! Ever wonder how far AI has come and where it’s heading next? Well, you're in luck! Join us as we relive AI’s rollercoaster ride through 2023 and dig into what we're all buzzing about for 2024.

The last few years have brought endless changes to the professional world. With job market trends developing by the day, many are turning to freelance and consulting opportunities to put their expertise on display in a unique way. Whether you’re currently consulting or are curious about jumping into a new opportunity, we're starting the conversation by highlighting an insider's perspective on consultant and freelance roles.

Are you a leader looking to dive into the world of DiSC to boost collaboration and productivity? Or perhaps you're already a DiSC user, wondering how to get the most out of it for yourself and your team.

As the job market continues to swing from one extreme to the next, it can be difficult for marketing, creative, and digital professionals to know where they may stand at any time. We're here to help you make sense of it all!

Celarity, Minnesota's leading Staffing & Recruiting agency for Marketing, Creative & Digital talent, is thrilled to announce its seventh consecutive win of The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s Best Places to Work award.

Everyone is buzzing about AI, especially in the Marketing, Creative, and Digital fields. There are still a lot of unanswered questions, but one thing is pretty clear: AI is here to stay, and we're just beginning to uncover the colossal impact this tech will have on our industry.

Diverse, inclusive workplaces are not a nice-to-have. Whether you are a leader of a company, the leader of a team, or an individual contributor, there are impactful strategies you can use to create positive change.

Check out our LinkedIn Live with Jamie Duong, Kelly Gunderson, and special guest Isla Swanwick from Redbrick as they share insights into what companies, hiring managers, and candidates are thinking, saying, and doing in this unpredictable job market.

Have you ever wondered if you're ready to take the leap and move into a leadership role? Moving into management often comes with greater autonomy, more opportunities for career growth, and higher pay. It also comes with increased responsibilities, more accountability, and less time for individual contributions. Whether you're looking to take the next step in your career or you simply want to be better prepared for future opportunities, learn the key signs that you're ready to move into a management role, as well as tips and strategies for making the transition.

Celarity is excited to announce that we were awarded the ClearlyRated 2023 Best of Staffing Talent and Client Awards for Service Excellence!

The calendar has officially flipped to 2023, but the uncertainty of the 2022 hiring market seems to have followed us into the new year. With an unpredictable economy, you might be left wondering what it means to be competitive in today’s hiring market and unsure what to expect as the year rolls on. That’s where we come in. Celarity's Connor Duffy and Br8kthru's Ashley Flitter dive into real-time hiring trends, share predictions for 2023, and detail ways you can have transparent conversations that result in sustainable growth for your team.

Recent headlines may have left you worried about the state of the economy and the jobs market, but there's more to the story than the headlines suggest. Celarity team members John Arnold and Connor Duffy share insights into the industries experiencing layoffs and growth, what job titles companies are actively hiring for, and what leaders can do to help retain their top talent.

Headlines about the economy and jobs market have been dizzying in 2022. Yo-yoing from optimistic to downright gloomy, it's hard to tell where we find ourselves at any given moment, making it a challenge to make an informed decision for your team and company. Wouldn't it be nice to hear insights from those who have their finger on the pulse of hiring trends in real time?

In the wake of recent global economic and job market fluctuations, some organizations are turning to layoffs in an effort to reduce costs and protect themselves against an ever-changing market. If you're one of the more than 1.4 million professionals laid off so far this year, it is important to know that there are resources to help you bounce back. Check out Michelle May and Jamie Duong's recent LinkedIn Live, where they shared tips for regrouping after a layoff, beginning your job search, and nailing a strategy to land your next role.

Chances are you've heard about Quiet Quitting. It’s a trending topic in the news, on social media, and in the workplace. As the conversation intensifies, one thing is clear: there is a lot of murkiness around the topic of Quiet Quitting. So, what exactly does "Quiet Quitting" mean?

If you're among the more than half of American employees considering making a career change this year, chances are you'll be asking yourself a very important question: Is this company right for me? Finding a company that fits your values, goals, and priorities is a big undertaking - so where should you start? Learn the tips you can use to decide your list of must-haves and strategies to use throughout your job search to ensure you find a company that is right for you!

Consulting and contract work is for those that dislike stability, benefits, PTO, and love doing their own taxes, right? Think again. We tackled the most common misconceptions about consulting and why non-traditional employment just might be the future of work.

Celarity is excited to announce we have been named a 2022 Best Places to Work by The Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal.

On Thursday, May 19 on LinkedIn Live, Connor and Jamie dove into the motivations behind this mass migration, what organizations are doing to successfully stem the bleed, and what the hiring landscape could look like in 2022 and beyond!

Your LinkedIn profile is often your first online impression to those in your professional network. To stick out as a marketer, there are a few quick changes you can make to set your profile up for success.

Thank you to our clients, consultants and candidates for voting us a best marketing, creative and digital staffing & recruiting agency!

Thankfully, it doesn’t need to be! No matter which stage you’re at in your career, Michelle shares steps you can take to understand, set, and communicate your boundaries and advocate for yourself at work.

Sarah Morgan touches on how job seekers can start their social selling journey.

John Arnold gives a few best practices to help your remote hires feel welcome, engaged, and confident in their new roles.

Katie, our recruiting manager, shares a few hyrbid engagement tactics that #TeamCelarity has tested and found successful.

Susan Vang, our HR Specialist, works with our consultants and our internal team daily to help them have the best experience possible in their position. Susan is always looking out for others and does so while making everyone laugh!

Our Senior Client Experience Manager, Connor Duffy, explores ideas for building training and development into your 2022 budget.

John is our Managing Partner and has been working with us since 2010! He is the glue that keeps all our departments working together to accomplish our vision tracker and yearly goals.

Brendan Haugo, Celarity'a Recruiting Director, gives inside information on how the hiring process has changed over time.

Celarity recruiter Shane Rink gives insight on whether it's smarter to learn special skills or go back to school.

Celarity's recruiting director, Brendan Haugo, covers his favorite tactics for negotiating salary: asking open-ended questions to a potential employer and doing research around the position you could be hired for.

Ashley Walstad provides important networking tips, including why networking events are essential, what items to bring to a networking event, how to build authentic connections at networking events, and more.

e Director. She works with hiring managers daily to create amazing connections between our clients and our talent. Kelly is always eager to help you in the hiring process and accidentally becomes your best friend along the way.

atie Larson, Celarity's recruiting manager, dives into one of our most asked questions, "How do I ask about benefits during my job search?".

Michelle stresses the importance of mental health and gives pointers on how to take care of yourself after a lay off

Michelle does what she does best and offers advice on how to start your job search and pursue big changes in your career after being laid off.

There are so many unexpected positives to a layoff and Michelle touches on the best of them!

Onyinye is one of our Talent Sourcing Specialists and leads Celarity's partnership with The Brand Lab. Onyinye has the biggest heart for the job searchers she helps and brings smiles and laughter wherever she goes!

Celarity has joined forces with The BrandLab (TBL) to create inclusive connections for diverse talent while changing the face and voice of the marketing industry.

Celarity has been honored as a Best Place to Work in the Minnesota extra-small category by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ).

Celarity works hard to be a company with a culture that creates happy careers, and the 40+ reviews on Google indicate that other people believe in the work.

The American Staffing Association today announced that Katie Larson of Celarity, Inc., has been named the recipient of ASA’s Women in Leadership Scholarships. 

Celarity is excited to announce we are among the winners of the annual Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards, a list of the Best Places to Work in 2021.

Celarity has been named a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing & Recruiting company for the 2nd year in a row.

A free virtual networking event designed to create connections between diverse young adults and tenured career professionals.

Built for job seekers to dive into ideas covering topics like: passive job searching, job hunting, working with staffing & recruiting agencies, interviewing, accepting job offers, and handling rejection.

Built for hiring managers & HR to dive into ideas covering topics like: creating a strategy for hiring, writing job descriptions, finding salary information, attracting talent, interviewing candidates, choosing the right candidate, closing the offer, and retaining talent.

Celarity's brand promise and guarantee to our hiring manager clients.

Quick and easy recruiting tips for attracting quality candidates right now.

A candidate-focused whitepaper outlining the interview process with tips for interview preparation and additional interviewing resources.

A hiring manager-focused whitepaper with tips for creating an interviewing plan, preparing for the interview, catching candidate red flags, closing candidates, onboarding, and retaining employees.

A Celarity-approved template for conducting candidate references.

Job advertisement tips and a template to help drive candidates to apply to your open position.

Jessica Reedy, a senior recruiter here at Celarity, gives her best tips on how to boost your productivity during the workday.

Kelly Gunderson, our Client Experience Director, gives advice on how to make the difficult decision on choosing between two amazing candidates.

Connor Duffy, our Senior Client Experience Manager, works with hiring managers daily to create amazing connections between our clients and our talent. Connor loves having a good time and creating connections that turn into friendships.

A powerful panel discussion designed to address The Great Resignation.

How do you foster trust virtually to have hard conversations? Kelly Gunderson, Client Experience Director at Celarity, responds.

If you remove deadlines, how do you ensure work gets done? Kelli Schnieder, President of SafeNet Consulting, responds.

In the work environment, what is the impact of accountability for those who are burned out? Gina Lemon, VP of Human Resources at Timberland Partners, responds.

As a leader, how do you meet the needs of your team members? Brian Johnson, Business Leader and Director of Enterprise Architecture at Protolabs, responds.