Author: Lisa Fritscher

Can’t Locate Hard To Find Software Talent? PEAK Can Help Your Business

October 13, 2022 in Hiring Advice

 

Software has become an incredibly specialized field. With so many different job descriptions out there, just knowing exactly what specialty you need to hire can be tough. Tracking down and recruiting top talent in a specific area can sometimes feel impossible. Fortunately, the experts at PEAK Technical Staffing are here to help. Types of Software […]

 

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How to Negotiate Salary as an Engineer

October 6, 2022 in Engineering Candidates

 

Engineers may be born negotiators, but negotiating salary is different from almost anything else. Whether you’re just out of school or have several positions under your belt, you will need to know when and how to negotiate salary to receive the best offer. Here are a few tips. Prioritize A golden rule of negotiation is […]

 

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7 Soft Skills Important for Engineers 

September 28, 2022 in Engineering Clients, News

 

When you hear the word “engineer,” what comes to mind?   If you are like most people, you are picturing math problems, calculations, and complex diagrams. And if you are an engineer yourself, you might be thinking of your area of engineering and all the educational hours, specialized knowledge, and unique skill sets that you need […]

 

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Tired of the Same Boring Hiring Process? Consider These Reasons to Offload Your Engineering Hiring to a Pittsburgh Recruiter

September 28, 2022 in Engineering Clients, Hiring Advice

 

Pittsburgh has undergone a massive transformation in the past few years, pivoting from steel to tech. This continues to draw top engineering candidates to the city, but it also means that there is a lot of competition for their services. To bring in top talent, consider working with a dedicated engineering staffing firm. Here are […]

 

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How To Recruit and Retain Women in Engineering

August 29, 2022 in Engineering Clients, Hiring Advice, News

 

There are many fields – including some of the highest-paying ones – in which men still vastly outnumber women. Gender and pay gaps have been hot topics in recent years, and while it’s gotten marginally better, things are certainly far from equal.   Engineering is one of those fields that has long been dominated by men. […]

 

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5 Reasons to Partner with an Engineering Staffing Agency

August 4, 2022 in Engineering Clients

 

Engineers are a unique breed. And that’s what makes them so effective at their jobs, and so vital for a wide variety of companies in various industries. You can’t simply pluck someone off the street and have them do what an engineer does – this is a highly specialized field that requires a precise skill […]

 

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