06 May Non-Compete Agreements In Civil Engineer: Finding Balance
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06 Mar BOOSTING YOUR COLLEAGUES’ CAREERS: THE UNTAPPED POTENTIAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING REFERRALS
As a dedicated civil engineering recruiter for nearly 27 years now, I've had the pleasure of connecting with incredible professionals in the field. I understand that not everyone is actively job hunting, and that's absolutely okay! Here's where your unique network power comes in. 💪 Have you...
06 Dec From Loyalty to Prosperity: Overcoming Salary Compression in Civil Engineering Careers
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....
06 Dec Navigating Uncertainty: The Red Flags of Wishy-Washy Behavior in Engineering Interviews
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."...
03 Nov CAREER GOALS: How To Achieve Career Success Via The Art Of Reverse Engineering
🚀 Here is a powerful career development approach that I'M SURE my audience can embrace: "Reverse Engineering" your goals in the civil engineering world! 🏗️ Ever thought about achieving your career objectives by envisioning the end goal and working your way back? 🎯 "Reverse Engineering" is a...
03 Nov SUCCESS STORY: How One Firm Was Flexible Enough To Hire The Right Candidate
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...
06 Sep The Office Connection: Why Being In The Same Place Matters
The value of being in the office is real. This morning I was working out at the gym and I saw two guys, probably 10-15 years apart in age, outside having a conversation. They had just finished a game of 5-on-5 basketball. They talked for about 15-20...
06 Sep Deciphering Company Reputation in Engineering
As a #civilengineering#recruiter, from time-to-time I've encountered candidates who've chosen not pursue opportunities with our client's due to negative feedback from former employees that they currently work with. The funny thing is, most of the time my clients employee folks that previously worked at THAT candidate's...
31 Jul 12 Ways To Keep Your Job Search Organized And Efficient
If you've been on an active job search, staying organized and maintaining a journal or log is crucial. This seems like a basic task, but it is often overlooked and if you are ACTIVELY looking things can get a little bit crazy. That said, here...
09 Mar How To Re-Negotiate Your Salary
As a search consultant within the civil engineering community, I often have conversations with candidates who are fully satisfied with their career, their employer, and the challenging projects they are exposed to. The one "hang-up" they may have is that they feel as though they...