Job Interview

Job Interview is an occasional series that seeks Minnesotans with unique careers, who talk about the rewards and challenges of their work.

Undercover agent hunts for poachers in Minnesota
The FBI and the DEA aren’t the only federal agencies with undercover special agents. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service works behind the scenes to make sure plant and animal life are protected from harm, including poaching.
Job Interview: Fire manager shares what it really takes to prevent and fight wildfires
Bradley Oen is an assistant fire management officer at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s northwest hub in Detroit Lakes. He spoke about what it really means to fight wildfires.
Job Interview: Court sketch artist captures Minnesota’s most prominent criminal proceedings
When camera’s aren’t allowed in a courtroom, an illustrator will be asked to step in. Cedric Hohnstadt has been Minnesota’s go-to courtroom sketch artist for nearly 30 years.
Job Interview: Hospital specialist helps children have fun during medical stays
Any hospital stay can be filled with uncertainty, but for kids it can be particularly anxiety inducing. Child life specialist Melissa Haun works to demystify the world of medicine and help parents and children feel at home.
Job Interview: This man keeps skiers on the slopes, even when nature doesn’t cooperate
Even when there’s little snow in Minnesota, ski hills around the state will find a way to keep their doors open. Thomas Sticha explains what it’s like to make and groom snow in this segment of Job Interview.
Job Interview: For election ballot designers, there’s no room for error
For many election workers, Election Day is the culmination of months of preparation to ensure a smooth and fair election for millions of Minnesotans. That includes election technician Danny Daly, who designs ballots and programs voting machines for Anoka County.
Job Interview: Grief counselor helps kids and families heal after loss
In our “Job Interview” series, where we talk to everyday Minnesotans about the rewards and challenges of their work. Cara Mearns-Thompson is the clinical director and co-founder of The Grief Club of Minnesota.