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. ๐บ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐...
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...
Interested in what it takes to earn a bad reputation that leads to high turnover and the ability to shield yourself from top #civilengineering talent? Here are some prime examples we have experienced over the years that can tarnish your firm's reputation in the marketplace: ๐๐๐ฎ๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ฆ ๐๐ฌ...
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...
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...
Over the course of the past couple of years it seems as though salaries for civil engineers have risen pretty aggressively. Don't get me wrong, I'm all about the free-market and "gettin' while the gettin's hot," and it's nice to see Civil Engineers making some...
Are you responsible for hiring within yourย #civilengineeringย firm? If you want to secure top talent in civil engineering marketplace, then it's crucial to maintain momentum in the interview process. ๐๐ผDelaying interviews or feedback, or taking too long to extend an offer can cause candidates to lose interest and...
I've been reading a lot about the increase in the number of "job hoppers," which is defined as frequently changing jobs, often in a short period of time. As a recruiter focused on the #civilengineering profession, I avoid "job hoppers" altogether as our clients are looking for folks...
I can't tell you how many times I speak with folks who tell me they are not interested in considering a positive career move because they are "comfortable." Personally, I'm in the camp that believes comfort is the enemy of progress. Being comfortable with one's current career...
The Federal Trade Commission recently proposed a rule that would ban companies from requiring workers to sign noncompete provisions as well as some training repayment agreements. There are a few reasons why some people believe non-compete employment agreements should be banned. ๐คI'm curious as to the...