Hiring engineers was already a competitive process before Covid-19. The combined effects of the global pandemic and The Great Resignation have only made it more challenging. If you want to attract top-tier candidates, you’ll need to make your job postings as attractive as possible. Try these tips. Highlight Your Company Culture Like workers everywhere, today’s […]
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If you’re looking to add a new engineer to your team, you might wonder whether it’s better to choose an entry-level candidate or a more seasoned professional. Like anything else in life, the answer is that it depends. There are pros and cons to both options. Here are some things to consider when hiring engineers. […]
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Graduating college students can be an excellent source of new hires. But if you’re still recruiting on campus the way you did 30 years ago, luring students to your career fair booth with free pizza and T-shirts, you’re never going to attract the candidates you want. You also won’t get far by paying for email […]
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The national unemployment rate has dropped quickly following a massive rise in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, closing out 2021 at just 4.2%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But California’s unemployment rate has not followed suit, ending the year at 6.9%, the highest in the nation. Still, forecasters at both UCLA and […]
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You might think of ghosting or suddenly cutting off contact with no explanation as something that only happens in dating relationships. But it’s becoming more and more common among job applicants, especially during this time of major worker shortages. You can’t prevent it altogether. But there are some active steps you can take to reduce […]
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Hiring engineers can be challenging enough. But when you’re hiring for remote positions, you also have to be sure that you choose candidates who are up to the challenge. While many people love the idea of working from home, not everyone is self-directed enough to be successful. Here are 6 tips for recruiting trustworthy, hard-working […]
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We’re living through what has been dubbed The Great Resignation, as legions of workers leave their employers. While this is typically described as something negative for businesses, it also opens up a golden opportunity. Most of those workers are going somewhere else—so what if your company was the one they chose? If all you’re doing […]
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Writing IT job descriptions can feel overwhelming, especially for non-IT specialists. Fortunately, you can make your IT job postings stand out by cutting out most of the technical jargon and simply focusing on what candidates really want to know. Here are some tips. Describe the Company Finding the right fit is extremely important to most […]
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Interviewing engineers can be tough, especially if you don’t happen to be an engineer yourself. At times, it can even seem like they speak an entirely different language. Fortunately, there are some specific questions you can use to guide the interview and help you determine which engineering candidates should make the cut. Describe Your Most […]
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The Great Resignation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has made hiring more difficult overall. But many companies were struggling to attract and retain women in IT roles even before the pandemic. What are female tech specialists looking for, and how can you convince them to work for you? Here are some tips. Offer […]
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