CAREERS WHERE COLLABORATION AND ENGINEERING INTERSECT

Since 1944, Ulteig has built a culture that is passionate about understanding our clients’ needs and leveraging the collective talent of our employee owners. We deliver comprehensive engineering and technical services that strengthen infrastructure vital to everyday life. Our success is entirely attributable to our team, and that is why we make investing in our employee owners a top priority.

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WHAT JOBS DRAW THE MOST INTEREST FROM APPLICANTS?

It depends on the region. In the west, openings in oil, transportation, construction, clerical services and manufacturing draw the most interest. In the east, the positions that get the most attention are manufacturing, office and business.

Cheri Giesen executive director

Phil Davis

Western Region Director

Job Service North Dakota Bismarck

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WHAT KINDS OF SKILLS AND TRAINING ARE MOST IN DEMAND FROM EMPLOYERS?

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No matter the region, truck driving and health care positions such as nurses are filled quickly. But there still are many unfilled positions. Companies throughout the state that are new or have a steady reputation and offer high wages and benefits often receive many more applicants.

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Phil Davis

WHAT STEPS CAN A COMPANY TAKE TO ATTRACT MORE JOB APPLICANTS?

Companies should pursue job shadow, internship or apprenticeship opportunities for high school students, college students and other young adults. Career fairs are another great avenue to get students interested in a company and its industry. At career fairs, students engage with employers and learn more about in-demand occupations, industry requirements and employer expectations. Another way to attract applicants is to participate in one or more of the many job fairs that Job Service hosts each year. Companies that participate in job fairs often find good hires. Companies should also promote the unique qualities that make theirs a vibrant, healthy community.

- Cheri Giesen

Employers are often seeking candidates with both soft and hard skills. Soft skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, communication and teamwork are heavily sought after. Hard skills that are most in demand are a commercial driver’s license, health care certifications such as certified nursing assistant (CNA) and surgical technician, mechanical, manufacturing, production operators, welding and technology. Recently, industries have raised the bar in hiring requirements, so a hard-skill experience coupled with soft skills play into the job seeker getting hired.

- Keith Reitmeier

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WHAT SERVICES CAN JOB SERVICE PROVIDE FOR COMPANIES LOOKING FOR NEW HIRES?

Job Service can help companies find ways to gain a skilled workforce through training. One of North Dakota’s initiatives is to expand apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship and training boot camps in the energy, manufacturing, health care and information technology sectors. Companies can learn more about this initiative by visiting a local office. We also offer a business “toolbox” that includes many resources and programs that are designed to help businesses with workforce development as well as attraction and retention of employees. One of the tools is our Labor Market Information resource, which provides in-depth data on North Dakota’s labor market.

- Cheri Giesen

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WHAT SERVICES CAN JOB SERVICE PROVIDE FOR JOB APPLICANTS LOOKING FOR WORK?

Staff at our local offices can provide guidance on how to look for and get a job. Our resource rooms provide an environment where staff can help jobseekers with searching and applying for jobs, writing a resume and preparing for an interview.

Job seekers are also informed about the many programs that are available to help them gain an in-demand skill-set that may help them land successful and prosperous careers. Several programs are available that can help offset the cost of training.

- Phil Davis