As a dedicated civil engineering recruiter for nearly 27 years now, I've had the pleasure of connecting with incredible professionals in the field. I understand that not everyone is actively job hunting, and that's absolutely okay! Here's where your unique network power comes in. 💪 Have you...
Thinking about putting your #civilengineering recruiting efforts on the backburner until after the holidays?THINK AGAIN!Let me tell you how many firms approach recruiting around the holidays:They don't.🤔What a perfect time for YOU to get ahead📈 of your competition!!!While they are "planning" for next year...
IMHO, one of the worst traits of a prospective candidate who is interviewing is being "wishy-washy." 🙅♂️You ever ask your spouse where they want to go to dinner and they respond with, "wellllllll, I'm kind of in the mood for anything." Or, "I'll do whatever."...
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...
If you've been on an active job search, staying organized and maintaining a journal or log is crucial. This seems like a basic task, but it is often overlooked and if you are ACTIVELY looking things can get a little bit crazy. That said, here...
I can't remember the last time this has happened to me (fortunately!), but I recently got #ghosted. I actually should have seen it coming. The candidate promised his resume to me by a certain date, and after that date came and went it took a handful of...
Though we do not recruit #entrylevel #civilengineers, I am able to offer up some advice when it comes to job search strategy: 👉🏾Networking: Reach out to people in the industry, including former professors, classmates, and professional organizations. Attend industry events and job fairs to meet potential employers...
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...
Every so often I run into #civilengineers who refuse to work with recruiters in uncovering new opportunities. Last year I had a #civilengineer tell me she does not take calls from headhunters because she believes that firms that hire search consultants are unethical. Just the other day I had a water/wastewater...