Author: chad

Job Search Mistakes That Are Holding You Back

February 9, 2018 in Engineering Candidates

 

Competition for engineering jobs is fierce in today’s market, and making just one mistake can ruin your chances of landing your ideal job. Here are some of the most common mistakes engineers make in their job search and tips to ensure you don’t make them. Failing to Plan As an engineer, you know the value […]

 

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Three Tips for Recruiting Aerospace Talent

February 2, 2018 in Engineering Clients

 

In the U.S., nearly 75,000 new engineers graduate per year, but there are not enough students to match the demand for aerospace and defense needs. It is estimated that only around 44,000 of those new graduates are qualified to work in the aerospace sector. Given the fact that aerospace firms must now compete with companies […]

 

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Three Strategies to Make Ongoing Learning a Priority in Your Career

January 26, 2018 in IT Candidates

 

As an IT professional, you know how important it is to prioritize continued learning. If you don’t continually build your skills and stay tuned into industry trends, you can become obsolete. However, you also know it can be difficult to fit in ongoing learning when you’re balancing long hours and personal obligations. Use these three […]

 

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Strategies to Build Your Talent Pipeline

January 19, 2018 in IT Clients

 

If you struggle to find talented candidates for your open tech positions, it could be because you’re taking a retroactive approach to hiring. Waiting to start a search until a position opens often leaves you with a shallow pool of active talent. Building a talent pipeline of passive candidates who have in-demand skills, however, allows […]

 

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How to Excel as a Reserved Candidate

January 12, 2018 in Engineering Candidates

 

Job searches can be extremely nerve-racking for introverts. Having to meet hiring managers and establish rapport can be a terrifying prospect if it takes you a while to warm up to new people. Here’s how you can excel as a reserved candidate in a job interview. Stop Assuming If you read career blogs regularly, you’ve […]

 

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Is Your Competitor Winning the Top Talent?

January 5, 2018 in Engineering Clients

 

Today’s skilled talent market is extremely tight. It can be frustrating to lose great candidates, but you can’t always blame the market if your competitors are winning all the talent. If you hope to attract and retain the best and brightest, you’ve got to focus on what those high performers want. Want High-Performance Engineers? You […]

 

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7 Strategies for Effectively Managing IT Talent

December 22, 2017 in IT Clients

 

When it comes to managing IT talent, leaders have a lot on their plates. If you utilize tech consultants for specific projects and initiatives, you may not have thought about the way you manage them. However, the right approach to managing a team that includes consultants can mean the difference between a successful engagement and […]

 

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Channel Your Passion for Career Success

December 15, 2017 in IT Candidates

 

All tech pros experience days, weeks or even months when they feel a little frustrated with their careers. Perhaps the work has gotten repetitive or you’re stuck on a boring project that doesn’t seem to have an end in sight. If you’re feeling a little disconnected from your career, use these tips to channel your […]

 

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How Can You Make a Great Impression on a Phone Interview?

December 8, 2017 in Engineering Candidates

 

Phone interviews are a critical first step toward landing a job, but a lot of engineers make the mistake of writing off phone interviews as less important than face-to-face interviews. However, if you don’t make a great impression on a phone interview, you won’t be invited to advance in the process. Use these tips to […]

 

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How Can You Hire the Right Candidate, Every Time?

December 1, 2017 in Engineering Clients

 

Wouldn’t it be great if you could eliminate bad hires from your organization? If every single engineering candidate you chose was a rock star on the job and stayed with the organization for years and years? Yes, it would be nice, but in today’s environment, bad hires are all too common. Whether your hiring process […]

 

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