There are many reasons why civil engineers and other professionals choose not to explore new opportunities when I call them, and many of the reasons are valid: Just received a promotion Satisfied with career progression Great culture Great pay Exposure to challenging projects Surrounded by...
I remember when I was an adolescent and teenager playing baseball and football, one thing I would always hear from my coaches was "don't be afraid to get dirty." When you are playing baseball, if you are rounding third base barreling towards home plate and...
When someone is looking for a new civil engineering job, what is one of the first things they do? They go online to see what companies are recruiting or hiring. They peruse executive search websites that specialize in their profession, they venture to the Monsters and...
Nothing replaces hard work. Nothing. There are no short-cuts to long-term success. Often times I speak to younger civil engineers who feel entitled to sexy titles and roles that far exceed their experience. I'm not sure why. But somewhere along the way, someone gave in and...
If your life is filled with cheese steaks, Twinkies, and 64 oz fountain sodas, well, you will reap what you sew when it comes to your physical appearance. Getting out of the shower and standing in front of the mirror is not an enjoyable experience....
Part 1 of a three-part series For the better part of my adult life, I have been going to the gym and working out. I'm in good shape, but for many years I have been stuck with this feeling of being comfortable with the results of the...