There are those rare occasions where one must take one step back to ultimately move two steps forward. I would suggest avoiding that scenario if at all possible. Progress is key in the development of one's career, but I will say, when it comes to...
With much success comes a certain amount of failure. Over the course of my career recruiting civil engineers I have not only had to turn lemons into lemonade myself, but I have been fortunate enough to coach candidates to do the same. Here are some tips...
"The moment you have the audacity to start believing in the not-yet seen, your reality will begin to shift...
On a daily basis I speak to all types of civil engineers. Those who specialize in rail & transit, highways, traffic & transportation planning, land development, and water/wastewater, just to name a few. Above all else, what I hear most when I ask them what...
No man's land. You all know what that is, right? Literally speaking, it is a piece of land that is unoccupied, or under dispute between parties who leave it unoccupied due to fear or uncertainty. You may also understand it as that place in the ocean, usually...
Without a doubt, the civil engineering profession is a candidate driven market. That is, civil engineers are in high demand in most parts of the country and when they conduct a job search they are receiving multiple offers. Great news for the candidate as that...
Frustrated with the fact that one of your peers got the promotion that you felt you deserved? What about the guy two offices down from you who was recently hired to manage your team when you felt you were the best man for the job? Would you...
Engineers Week was founded 65 years ago by the NSPE, and according to their website: "EWeek is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. Today, EWeek is a formal coalition of more...
Timing the stock market is impossible...
Recently I had a candidate interview with a mid-sized consulting civil engineering firm. The company was very well established with strong leadership and a great reputation within their community. The interview went well and both parties enjoyed spending the day together getting to know one another,...