“We need someone who has already done this exact job.” Same title. Same responsibilities. Same type of projects. Same market. Same client base. Same everything. In other words, a lateral move. On paper, that request makes sense. If a civil engineering firm needs a Project Manager, Department Manager,...
The Phrase That Sounds Harmless…But Isn’t “We’d like to see a few more candidates before we decide.” On the surface, that sounds reasonable. Measured. Thoughtful. Strategic. In reality? That’s usually the moment you’re about to lose the candidate you actually want. What That Statement Really Means Let’s translate it. You’re not saying: “We’re making...
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A Sr. Project Manager (Highway Design-Build) we recently placed emailed me the following message last week: "Thank you Matt.Definitely keep in touch.You got me an amazing job in 5-days.First interview was last Friday 1/15 and second interview was Monday 1/18.Two days later (1/20), my offer...
Death, taxes, and great candidates have short shelf lives...
Stop searching. They don't exist. Seriously. Waiting for the perfect civil engineer to walk through your office doors can be detrimental to your business and will lead to stagnation, stress, and disappointment. So often times I find employers suffering from "paralysis by analysis" as they struggle in identifying...