Author: Matt Barcus
06 Dec Holiday Recruitment Hustle: Staying Ahead in the Civil Engineering Talent Race
Thinking about putting your #civilengineering recruiting efforts on the backburner until after the holidays?THINK AGAIN!Let me tell you how many firms approach recruiting around the holidays:They don't.๐คWhat a perfect time for YOU to get ahead๐ of your competition!!!While they are "planning" for next year...
06 Dec From Loyalty to Prosperity: Overcoming Salary Compression in Civil Engineering Careers
Recently, I spoke with a #civilengineer devoted to one employer for two decades since graduating. While I admire his loyalty, it unintentionally restricts growthโboth professionally and in income due to salary compression. Exceptional employers prevent this issue, but it's crucial to acknowledge this unique challenge....
06 Dec Navigating Uncertainty: The Red Flags of Wishy-Washy Behavior in Engineering Interviews
IMHO, one of the worst traits of a prospective candidate who is interviewing is being "wishy-washy." ๐ โโ๏ธYou ever ask your spouse where they want to go to dinner and they respond with, "wellllllll, I'm kind of in the mood for anything." Or, "I'll do whatever."...
03 Nov Engage & Retain: Navigating the ‘Lame Duck’ Period for New Hires
The gap between a new hire's resignation from their current employer and their start date at YOUR firm can be a very nerve racking time. Do not make the mistake of on-boarding your new hires on their first day of employment. ๐บ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐...
03 Nov CAREER GOALS: How To Achieve Career Success Via The Art Of Reverse Engineering
๐ Here is a powerful career development approach that I'M SURE my audience can embrace: "Reverse Engineering" your goals in the civil engineering world! ๐๏ธ Ever thought about achieving your career objectives by envisioning the end goal and working your way back? ๐ฏ "Reverse Engineering" is a...
03 Nov SUCCESS STORY: How One Firm Was Flexible Enough To Hire The Right Candidate
Call me a recruiter, call me a "headhunter," I'll respond to either. One of my most rewarding titles, however, is Search Consultant. I take pleasure in consulting with my clients to devise strategies that enable them to secure top candidates. Most recently, while collaborating with a small...
06 Sep Tales from the Trenches: The Secrets Behind High Turnover in Engineering
Interested in what it takes to earn a bad reputation that leads to high turnover and the ability to shield yourself from top #civilengineering talent? Here are some prime examples we have experienced over the years that can tarnish your firm's reputation in the marketplace: ๐๐๐ฎ๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ฆ ๐๐ฌ...
06 Sep The Office Connection: Why Being In The Same Place Matters
The value of being in the office is real. This morning I was working out at the gym and I saw two guys, probably 10-15 years apart in age, outside having a conversation. They had just finished a game of 5-on-5 basketball. They talked for about 15-20...
06 Sep Deciphering Company Reputation in Engineering
As a #civilengineering#recruiter, from time-to-time I've encountered candidates who've chosen not pursue opportunities with our client's due to negative feedback from former employees that they currently work with. The funny thing is, most of the time my clients employee folks that previously worked at THAT candidate's...