Next month I will be celebrating my 27th year of recruiting #civilengineers. Do y'all remember the Grumpy Old Man character from SNL, famously noted for his "Back In My Day" ramblings? If not, be sure to pull some up on YouTube, they are classic. In any...
When it comes to evaluating #civilengineering talent, are you being short sighted?Yesterday I posted about a candidate I recently spoke with who has had his EIT for 12 years, but has not yet sat/received his #PE.Last year I was working with a candidate, a well...
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.🤔What a perfect time for YOU to get ahead📈 of your competition!!!While they are "planning" for next year...
Recently, I spoke with a #civilengineer devoted to one employer for two decades since graduating. While I admire his loyalty, it unintentionally restricts growth—both 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." 🙅♂️You 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."...