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. πͺ Have you...
06 Mar FROM CANDIDATES TO HIRES: THE ROLE OF COMMUNICATION IN CIVIL ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT
π¬ BETTER COMMUNICATION WILL LEAD TO MORE HIRES π¬ In a candidate-driven market where #civilengineering firms regularly compete to attract top talent, it's often the ππͺπ΅π΅ππ¦ things that can make the BIGGEST difference. One way to improve your odds of winning over a candidate is to ensure your COMMUNICATION,...
06 Mar FROM CARRIER PIGEONS TO EMAILS: A JOURNEY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT
Next month I will be celebrating my 27th year of recruitingΒ #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...
02 Jan Are Your Recruiting Efforts Short Sighted?
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...
06 Dec Holiday Recruitment Hustle: Staying Ahead in the Civil Engineering Talent Race
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.π€What a perfect time for YOU to get aheadπ of your competition!!!While they are "planning" for next year...
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 growthβboth 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." π ββοΈYou 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 Engage & Retain: Navigating the ‘Lame Duck’ Period for New Hires
The gap between a new hire's resignation from their current employer and their start date at YOUR firm can be a very nerve racking time. Do not make the mistake of on-boarding your new hires on their first day of employment. πΊππππ ππππ πππππππ ππ ππππ πππ...