Movement Talent

This month, we're spotlighting the Building Dignity and Respect Standards Council (BDC), a standards-setting and monitoring organization transforming the Twin Cities’ construction industry through worker-driven solutions. BDC utilizes the proven Worker-driven Social Responsibility model to address rampant abuses in non-union construction sectors. https://mailchi.mp/movementtalent/building-dignity-and-respect-standards-council

What we built together in 2025 ⭐ - https://mailchi.mp/movementtalent/investing-in-movement-leadership-for-giving-tuesday-10152459

This Giving Tuesday, invest in movement infrastructure - http://eepurl.com/jsDcNk

For our October E-news, the Movement Talent team checked in with Jen Chau Fontán, one of our featured coaches who specializes in supporting movement professionals, to share some timely guidance for job seekers and hiring professionals alike.

Jen shares: "Here's what I've learned from working with numerous professionals making transitions: the key is staying grounded in what matters most to you. Let that be your north star." Read more: https://mailchi.mp/movementtalent/staying-grounded-in-uncertain-times

The Complete Movement Job Seeker's Guide - our September E-News is here! https://mailchi.mp/movementtalent/keeping-our-eyes-on-the-pallino-10150907

The Movement Talent team recently had the great joy of spending time together during an in-person staff retreat. We gathered to reflect on our work and the work of our fellow movement builders and wanted to share what we've been learning and how we're evolving our approach to talent recruitment and placement.

The challenges we're all facing have reinforced some fundamental truths about movement work and talent recruitment. We're sharing our reflections in this month's e-news! - https://mailchi.mp/movementtalent/keeping-our-eyes-on-the-pallino

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably stared at a blank document wondering how to craft a cover letter that doesn’t sound like every other one in a recruiter’s inbox. We get it.

Even though the cover letter can feel like an outdated formality, the reality is that in today's competitive job market, a well-written cover letter remains one of your most powerful tools for standing out, as long as you approach it strategically.

In our latest blog post, we provide that strategic roadmap with actionable steps you can take to craft a persuasive cover letter that will connect the dots between your experience and the specific role you're pursuing.

When done well, your cover letter makes the case for why you’re the person they need to meet. That strategic approach can make all the difference between your application being overlooked and landing the interview that changes your career trajectory.

Writing a Cover Letter That Gets You Noticed - Movement Talent If you're reading this, you've probably stared at a blank document wondering how to craft a cover letter that doesn't sound like every other one in a recruiter’s inbox. We get it. The cover letter can feel like an outdated formality, yet according to one survey, 94% of hiring managers* say cover l...

We know job searching can feel like a full-time job in and of itself – one that can leave you feeling isolated and drained. The Movement Talent team believes that connection is one of the best antidotes to the loneliness that comes with navigating today's challenging job market.

But how to get started? We're sharing what we’re doing to nurture a sense of community this summer.- https://mailchi.mp/movementtalent/navigating-todays-challenging-job-market-10149030

If you're feeling frustrated, overlooked, or stuck in your job search—we hear you. The current hiring landscape is more challenging than we've seen since 2020.

For the first time in many years, hiring managers are having to review hundreds of applications while managing their regular workload. Compounding those facts, decision-makers are taking longer to reach consensus in uncertain times.

In our May E-news, our team offers three tips to make your job search more effective: https://mailchi.mp/movementtalent/navigating-todays-challenging-job-market

Two Keys to Connecting with Top Talent 🔑 - https://mailchi.mp/movementtalent/navigating-career-transitions-10147643