I've been recruiting #civilengineering professionals for north of 25 years now and as a result have navigated my career through a few recessions and slow downs. What I have witnessed is that the civil engineering profession is somewhat insulated when it comes to recessions or economic turndowns, compared...
If you watch the talking heads on all the news stations, either a recession is coming or we are in the midst of one already. I am not seeing it in the civil engineering profession, but I'm sure there are some pockets across the country...
Here's a piece of interview advice for any civil engineer with 5+ years of experience that will give you a leg up on anyone else competing for the same role: 👉🏼During a first interview with a hiring manager, try to uncover some of the challenges that...
I recently read Ed Mylett's book "The Power of One More." If you have not read it, I highly recommend it.Being a recruiter or search consultant, especially in the #civilengineering profession, is an extremely challenging job. Extremely.That said, I would like to give my fellow recruiters some words...
Here's a piece of interview advice for any civil engineer with 5+ years of experience that will give you a leg up on anyone else competing for the same role: 👉🏼During a first interview with a hiring manager, try to uncover some of the challenges that...
We always coach against accepting #counteroffers for a multitude of reasons, but I'm curious how YOU would handle the following situation: 🗣️A few days ago I was told of counteroffer situation by one of my recruiting friends. He was working with a candidate, found him a great opportunity,...
Recently I heard of a consulting #civilengineering firm who asked a candidate to spend an entire day at their office to meet with a wide range of folks to experience a "day-in-the-life" of working there. 💭My first thought was, 'an entire day, are you kidding me?'💭 🤔But then I...
For most folks with at least a few years of professional experience as a #civilengineer, #landsurveyor, or #landscapearchitect who are looking to make a move, please know that your next employer may ask you to provide a few professional references who can vouch for you and your abilities. I realize...
Yesterday I spoke with a #civilengineer who said to me the following: 😟"It is very rare that I see the sun when I leave the office"🤨 I will tell you that this is not the exception, but the rule as it relates to nearly all employees who work for...
Had an interesting conversation yesterday with a #civilengineer in my network. We were discussing the whole #futureofwork / #remotework / #hybridwork environment, and I found what he said pretty interesting. He felt that the younger generation of #civilengineers, let's say 30 and under, actually PREFER to be back in the office working on a full-time basis. I...