If you’re ready to take your engineering career to the next level or simply interested in living someplace new, Pittsburgh might not be the first place that comes to mind. After all, the city was built on coal and steel—making it more appropriate for blue-collar workers, right? Not so fast. Over the past several years, […]
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Hiring experienced engineers is challenging, especially if you aren’t an engineer yourself. But what happens when you want to hire and need to find the right candidates? How do you know if they’ll be the right fit? Here’s what to look for in your engineering recruits. Soft Skills Soft skills are essential across all industries, […]
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Software engineering can pose unique challenges for hiring managers. It can be tough to assess candidates’ skills if you don’t speak the language of engineering. You may not know where to go to find those who are not actively looking for work but might be open to changing jobs. And even more fundamentally, software engineering […]
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Hiring an engineer in today’s talent crisis is more difficult than ever. The most qualified candidates have their pick of the best jobs, creating an enormous challenge for hiring managers and engineering job recruiters. How can you attract the best engineering talent and make an offer they won’t refuse? Attract and Retain Top Engineers […]
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Over the past few years, Chicago has developed a well-earned reputation as a global tech hub. This is great news for engineers, who are consistently in high demand. But for the companies that employ them, it means you’ll have to up your game. Here’s what you should know about attracting and retaining top engineering talent. […]
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If you’re interviewing for an engineering job, you are probably already aware of the major things you should say and do (tell interesting stories, show enthusiasm through your body language, ask relevant questions, etc.). But have you ever thought about what NOT to say? Here are a few things that should never come out of […]
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If you need to add a few engineers to your team but are unsure about making a long-term commitment, hiring contract engineers may be the perfect solution. Ready to go on day one, these fully-vetted temporary hires can assist with one project or many, remaining with the company only as long as you need them. […]
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Information technology is among the most in-demand, lucrative and rewarding fields. If you are considering shifting into one of the many potential careers in technology, chances are you’re making a smart move. But “tech careers” is a very broad category. Take some time to determine which information technology career path is right for you. Here’s […]
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The divide between Baby Boomers and Millennials gets a lot of traction on social media, but did you know that the modern workforce actually includes employees from five separate generations? Some of the youngest members of the Greatest Generation (born before 1945) are still working. Gen X falls between Boomers and Millennials. And older members […]
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The IT space is growing and changing at record speed. If you’re in this space, inevitably, many of your processes will quickly become obsolete. And once your team members have been around for a while, those dazzling skills you hired them for may also be relegated to the dustbin. Bringing on new talent can help […]
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