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You’ve probably spent a long time polishing your resume to illustrate your experience as a professional engineer. Your resume is important, but it is not enough to attract attention and make a strong case to hiring managers. In today’s digital-driven world, you’ve got to have a strong online presence. Hiring managers will Google you before […]

Companies rely on engineering consultants for a host of reasons. They may seek very specific expertise for a project; they may need to staff an out-of-state project with licensed professionals; they may need someone to step in and get a project in line and back on budget. Whatever your motivation for hiring engineering consultants, the […]

Congratulations, you received the job offer! Before you accept, however, it is critical to evaluate that offer to make sure you know exactly what you’re getting into and whether or not the offer aligns with your expectations.  Here are the things to consider before you say yes. Get It In Writing First and foremost, the […]

PEAK Technical Staffing Contact: PEAK 888-888-PEAK (7325) info@peaktechnical.com Pittsburgh, PA – May 23, 2017 – PEAK Technical Staffing USA was recently named one of America’s best professional recruiting firms by Forbes Magazine. Two hundred and fifty professional search firms were ranked in the recent survey (those placing professionals in jobs earning less than $100,000). PEAK […]

The “traditional” means of filling open tech positions looks a little something like this: Post the job opening. Weed through the resumes and applications and pray your ideal candidate applies. If that’s the method your company uses to find tech talent, you’re probably losing out. There are myriad reasons why this model doesn’t yield positive […]

Engineering job seekers can often be unsure about how to work well with a recruiter, and there are many misconceptions floating around, especially online. A recruiter can be a strategic partner in your job search, so it’s important to know the facts. Here are three important things recruiters want job seekers to know. Recruiters Want […]

When you are searching for an engineering professional to fill an open position, it’s easy to get caught in the trap of focusing on finding the “perfect” candidate. Unfortunately, the odds of finding someone who checks off every single item on your wish list is quite slim. The hard truth is this: There is no […]

Aerospace engineering is an exciting field. Engineers are tasked with designing aircraft, spacecraft, satellites and missiles, and they oversee testing to ensure their prototypes function properly. They work for both government and private entities, and earn an average of $107,830 nationally, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. So, where is the future […]

IT job searches can be extremely stressful. Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career, get out of a bad working situation or you find yourself between jobs, you feel a sense of urgency. That urgency makes it easy to fall into the trap of thinking your job search is all about […]

The word burnout is bandied about quite often in IT and tech circles, but are your employees really burned out? “Burnout” is more than just the Monday Blues. It is actually a state of exhaustion, ineffectiveness and reduced personal fulfillment that comes from chronic emotional stress in the workplace. Research shows burned-out employees are disengaged […]