Complacency kills. With so many opportunities in this wonderful world we live in, failing to break out of your comfort zone means that you will let many opportunities pass you by. Don't let a little fear keep you from calling on a potential new client, advocating for...
It takes no genius to see that the civil engineering profession is booming. I mean step outside and take a look around, what do you see? New single-family and mulit-family residential developments sprouting up everywhere. Major infrastructure and capitol improvements programs taking place. Airports and universities across the...
What can you learn from Philadelphia 76er guard TJ McConnell and Philadelphia Eagle quarterback Nick Foles about aggressive patience? The ability to be “aggressively patient” while you wait in the wings for your next opportunity, either internally or externally, is so important. This week’s “Wednesday Wisdom”...
I don't know if I would call myself a gym rat, but six or seven days a week you will find me at the gym for about 90 minutes throwing the weights around and ending with a 25-30 minute HIIT routine. This is good for...
"There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction." ~ John F. Kennedy As a search consultant who has spent 20+ years recruiting civil engineers all across the country, I love the fact that I...
[caption id="attachment_17473" align="alignright" width="300"] Source: Blog.iil.com[/caption] Are you currently in, or have you ever been in a job where there are too many cooks in the kitchen? Let's say you are a Sr. Project Manager or Director, but there are also 6 other Sr. Project Managers or...
"Three things cannot long be hidden; the sun, the moon, and the truth." ~ Buddha Last year we had a civil engineer come to us as he was actively exploring new opportunities. We had him interview with three clients, and it was apparent that all three...
There are many reasons why civil engineers and other professionals choose not to explore new opportunities when I call them, and many of the reasons are valid: Just received a promotion Satisfied with career progression Great culture Great pay Exposure to challenging projects Surrounded by...
I remember when I was an adolescent and teenager playing baseball and football, one thing I would always hear from my coaches was "don't be afraid to get dirty." When you are playing baseball, if you are rounding third base barreling towards home plate and...
A few months ago I had a candidate who we recruited a year ago resurface indicating that the time was now right for him to make a move. This candidate was a five-star candidate. Within three days of that candidate's resurrection, the Executive Vice President and Sr....