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...
🤔This is purely anecdotal, and I would LOVE to read your thoughts in regards the whole #WFH / #HybridWork movement going on within the #civilengineering profession. 🗺️The bulk of our efforts in recruiting #civilengineers occur in the great state of Texas, and then up and down the east coast as well, from as far...
Want To Be Successful? Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable! This past weekend I was de-cluttering and going through a BUNCH of old paperwork in my basement when I stumbled across my official offer letter from CSI, an executive search firm in Phoenix. The year: 1997. I accepted...
In this post-Covid environment it seems like #WFH and #remotework are here to stay in the #civilengineering profession. With that comes the challenge of finding different ways to build those interpersonal relationships and loyalty and culture that are still so very important. That said, for those companies who are all in on...