Standing Out in a Competitive Market
Written by Emily Fossey | Recruiting Director
This past year we have seen one of the most competitive job markets in a long time. Jobs were scarce and competition was high. Candidates have had to become more strategic and proactive in their approach as they navigate this tight and competitive job market to ensure success. With 2025 expecting to be the same, we thought we’d share some tips on how you can go beyond simply meeting the basic qualifications to stand out.
Here are 5 things you can do to increases your success:
Upskill and Stay Relevant
- Learn in-demand skills: Take courses, earn certifications, or participate in training programs.
- Stay updated: Keep abreast of industry trends and technologies.
Demonstrate Results
- Quantify your achievements: Use metrics to showcase your impact (e.g., “Increased sales by 25% in 6 months”).
- Provide case studies: Share specific examples of challenges you solved.
Effective Interviewing
- Tell your story: Practice articulating your career journey and why you’re passionate about the role.
- Ask insightful questions: Show you’re engaged and informed about the company.
Show Passion and Enthusiasm
- Express Your Motivation: When talking about your career, express genuine passion for what you do. Enthusiasm can be contagious and help you stand out as someone who is truly committed to making a difference in your field.
- Align Your Values: In your application and interview, make sure to align your values with those of the company. When employers see that you share their vision, it helps you stand out as a more fitting candidate.
Build a Strong Personal Brand
- Online Presence: Ensure that your LinkedIn profile, personal website, or portfolio clearly reflect your skills, values, and accomplishments. Tailor these platforms to showcase your unique strengths and what sets you apart.
- Networking: Engage with industry professionals on social media platforms, attend virtual or in-person industry events, and actively seek out connections that can help elevate your career.
- Your enthusiasm for the role and highlights a key point from the conversation that underscores why you’re the ideal fit.
By following these tips, you can make yourself an irresistible choice for employers and you’ll be well on your way to standing out in a competitive job market!
Volunteering Opportunities in 2024
Join Logisolve as we volunteer at the Flourish Food Market every first Wednesday of each month throughout 2024. We’re seeking volunteers from our network to support various shifts, available from 11 AM to 1 PM and from 1 PM to 3:30 PM. There’s dedicated workspace on-site, which can be used before or after either shift. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the Minneapolis community. If you’d like to learn more or want to sign up for a shift, please reach out to Ron Kimlinger at rkimlinger@logisolve.com. We have openings for December! Your interest and consideration are greatly appreciated.
Available Positions
If you have individuals in your network that may be a fit for any of the positions below, this is a great time to make a referral. Use our referral email address: referrals@logisolve.com
Below are some of our active Client Opportunities. There are additional positions available. Please reach out to the email above if you’re interested in learning more!
Project Management
- Program Director – Cash/Banking Experience – Hybrid, Minneapolis
- Program Manager – PMO/Transformation experience – Hybrid, Minneapolis
- Agile Project Manager – 5-10 years of consulting experience – Remote
- IT Program Manager/Change Manager – Jira Administrator experience – Hybrid, Minneapolis
- Scrum Master – Lead Agile practices – Hybrid, Eastern Suburb
- Organizational Change Management Lead – Health Care experience – Hybrid, Minneapolis
Business Analysis
- Business Analyst – Salesforce Sales Cloud experience – Hybrid, Eastern Suburbs
- BA/BSA – Financial Services – Hybrid, Minneapolis
- BSA – Data mapping, SQL skills – Hybrid, Minneapolis
- Business Analyst – 6-10 years of consulting experience – Remote
- BSA – Data mapping, API Integrations – 5-10 years experience – Remote
Digital Solutions
- QA Lead – Program Lead/Strategy experience, Automation, Selenium, C# – Hybrid, Minnetonka
- API Developer – Mulesoft, mid to senior level – Hybrid, St Paul
- Salesforce Administrator – Salesforce Admin Cert., TaskRay – Direct Hire – Onsite, Plymouth
- QA Expert – Cypress, Kentico, Lead experience – Hybrid, St. Paul
Data
- Sr. Data Analyst – Tableau, Python, Looker, Cloud experience – Remote
- Sr. Cloud DataOps Engineer – GCP, Health Care experience – Remote
- DevOps Engineer – Salesforce – Hybrid, Eastern Suburbs
- Data Scientist – 5-10 years experience, Python, R, SQL skills – Hybrid, Arden Hills
- Informatica Data Governance Architect – Axon, EDC to CDGC – Remote