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...
I recently spoke with a candidate who attended an interview only to find the hiring manager was completely unprepared. He was blindsided by the interview itself, didn’t know much about the company’s larger picture, and couldn’t answer basic questions about future opportunities within the organization....
Here's a piece of interview advice for any civil engineer with 5+ years of experience that will give you a leg up on anyone else competing for the same role: 👉🏼During a first interview with a hiring manager, try to uncover some of the challenges that...
Here's a piece of interview advice for any civil engineer with 5+ years of experience that will give you a leg up on anyone else competing for the same role: 👉🏼During a first interview with a hiring manager, try to uncover some of the challenges that...
Recently I heard of a consulting #civilengineering firm who asked a candidate to spend an entire day at their office to meet with a wide range of folks to experience a "day-in-the-life" of working there. 💭My first thought was, 'an entire day, are you kidding me?'💭 🤔But then I...
I'm not talking about a fresh hair cut💇🏼♂️ , pressed shirt👔, shiny shoes 👞, and sending thank you notes📝...
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...
Last week one of my client shared with me a story of a recent candidate who they had interviewed. The candidate had experienced some tremendous success in his five year career thus far that he was very proud of, and rightfully so. His goal was to...
Earlier this year I had a client interview a candidate. I immediately received feedback from the candidate and proceeded to follow up with my client to swap notes. This was phone interview between an engineer with five years of experience and the hiring manager…not overly...