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....
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."...
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...
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...
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...
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...