The Job Pod

Sure, Job Service North Dakota does a lot to help people search for a job that fits them like a glove, but did you know that JSND does just as much for businesses and employers? This week at The Job Pod, Dusty brings in some of his coworkers from across the state to talk about all of the services and opportunities we offer to employers to make it all easier. Listen to Julie Rostberg from the Fargo...

This week on The Job Pod, Dusty brings in some aviation experts to be his wingmen. Haha, get it? That's why I make the big bucks. Listen in as Nick Flom, Executive Director of the Great Plains Unmanned Test Site and Doug McDonalds, a member of Flight Ops for ISight RPV Services discuss the rapidly evolving world of aviation and transportation, and how you can get involved!

Restaurants, hotels, and event venues pride themselves on their ability to interact with new faces every day, and Dusty's been behind a microphone for too long, so this week's guests from those industries are happy to give him some pointers about leaving a lasting impression. Listen to Jonathon Holth of The Toasted Frog and Urban Stamped Coffee Shop, Anna Rosburg of the Alerus Center under Spectra...

Here at the Job Pod, Dusty likes to think he's top dog, so we brought in some guests from various levels of government employment to humble and humor our gracious lovable host. Our guests this week include Pat Bertagnolli, the Watford City Community Enhancement Director, Leanna Schmidt of Human Resources Management in the state of North Dakota, and Air Force Civilian Personnel Officers Joan Beards...

The IT industry is evolving more quickly than ever, and women in the industry are a crucial aspect of that development. This week's guest is Megan Erovick, senior software developer for WEX Health Inc. in Fargo. Join Dusty and Megan as they discuss the fast-paced environment of the IT industry, from education and training to becoming a part of a business that fits your desired area of expertise.

Did you know Job Service offers priority of service to all United States military veterans and their spouses? It's only one of many benefits veterans have at Job Service. This week, Dusty talks with our team of Disabled Veterans Outreach Specialists, or DVOPs, about the variety of ways Job Service can help veterans transition into civilian jobs or find a new job or career years after discharge.

North Dakota currently has more than 2000 Job openings in the healthcare industry -- the largest in the state. Adam Broers of Bethany Retirement Living joins Dusty to discuss the variety of different career paths in -- and related to -- healthcare.

Dusty's guest today is Luke Sabin of Scherr's Cabinet & Doors in Minot. They discuss the importance of teamwork in manufacturing, the great variety of manufacturing businesses in North Dakota, and what makes someone a great fit for a manufacturing job.

The Construction Industry in North Dakota is always hiring... because there are SO MANY opportunities in this field of work Join Dusty and his guests Keith Schmaltz of Northwest Contracting in Bismarck and Rick Holweger of Northern Improverment Co. in Fargo. They discuss the different ways you can get into a career in construction and what kind of mobility exists in the industry.

Dusty hosts three of his fellow Workforce Center Managers, Becky Lankow, Amy Arenz and Mary Urlacher, to talk about the many ways Job Service serves North Dakotans.

Dusty's guests this week are Army Veteran Greg Burgman, General Service Manager at Valley Plains Equipment; Army Veteran David O'Connell of John Deere Electronic Solutions in Fargo and their Military Employee Resource Group Leader; and Army Veteran Mike Brekke, who is a Territory Customer Service Manager in Grand Forks.

What is it like to work for an employer that puts employees ahead of shareholders? Dustin Monke, marketing manager at Baker Boy of Dickinson, ND, talks about the company's growth and expansion from a grocery store bakery counter in small-town North Dakota to a city-block sized operation that sells goods all over the country.

Ben Sander and Bob Rosemore from Wil-Rich in Wahpeton talk about helping farmers feed and fuel the world from right here in North Dakota.

Dusty's guest this week is Phil Davis, Director of Workforce Services at Job Service North Dakota. Phil talks about the different services JSND offers job seekers and his personal experience with how JSND helped him transition to the workforce after serving in the military.

On today's episode, Mike Fridolfs, site director for Grand Sky at Northrop Grumman talks to Dusty about the rewards that come from taking risks in your career, especially when they're uncomfortable. They also talk about the (sometimes surprising) wealth of opportunities available within an organization as vast as Northrop.

Join Job Service North Dakota's Dusty Hillebrand and his guest, Rick Sandwick, HR manager at ReTrax, as they discuss resumes. Get the perspective of a hiring manager about what makes a noticeable resume.

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