Dear civil engineering firms that are using AI to conduct candidate interviews: Please continue. Sincerely, Recruiters and companies that still believe humans should talk to humans. That may sound a little sarcastic. It is. But only because this trend deserves a little sarcasm. In a hiring market where civil engineering firms are...
One of the toughest recruiting lessons I have seen recently had nothing to do with technical ability, experience, or interview performance. It had everything to do with transparency. A few weeks ago, I was working with a candidate who had spent more than 20 years with the...
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...