Kurt Rakos

Kurt Rakos is a founder and partner at SkyWater Search Partners. SkyWater is a "short list" search firm placing sales, marketing IT, accounting/finance, and HR personnel. The company also has a highly specialized CPG (consumer packaged goods) practice group.
Kurt places mid- to executive-level talent for a wide range of companies -- from small emerging companies to the Fortune 500. SkyWater Search Partners was recognized as 'Best Places to Work' by the Minneapolis-St Paul Business Journal.
Over the past decade Kurt has been viewed as an industry expert, regularly quoted on recruiting issues by such publications as the Star Tribune and Minnesota Business, as well as online publications and CBS radio.
Prior to helping create and establish Skywater, Kurt co-founded Minnesota?s largest search firm, which made the "Fast 50" list of the Minneapolis - St. Paul Business Journal.
Before beginning his recruiting career, Kurt held several sales, management and executive positions at a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company. He holds a B.S. from St. Cloud State University. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.

Your Hiring Formula – It’s Recruit For Attitude, Train For Skill

Kurt RakosSeptember 4, 2014

When hiring for a new position, all employers want to recruit the most talented and skilled candidates possible – preferably with a great attitude, too. In … Read more

Skills Can Be Taught, But Attitude is Forever

Kurt RakosSeptember 2, 2014

When hiring for a new position, all employers want to recruit the most talented and skilled candidates possible – preferably with a great attitude too. In … Read more

7 Easy Ways To Measure Employee Performance

Kurt RakosJune 24, 2014

Productive employees are the lifeblood of every recruiting business, but how do you assess their performance levels? Do they understand your goals and … Read more

How to Tell When You Need a Sales Specialist Recruiter

Kurt RakosFebruary 21, 2014

Recruiting successful sales people is one of the biggest challenges facing employers today. As the economy continues to improve, sales professionals are … Read more