Hiring is expensive and time consuming even under ideal conditions. Your HR team has to create job ads, figure out where to place them, and then go through the tedious process of reviewing resumes, interviewing candidates, and deciding who to hire. Meanwhile, the rest of your staff is working twice as hard to cover the […]
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Contract engineers can be a valuable resource for complex or high-pressure projects. These short-term, skilled professionals help keep projects on track, alleviate strain on your existing staff and provide access to skills your current team may lack. However, contract engineers only add value when they feel like they are part of the team. Use these strategies […]
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There is a very real shortage of STEM professionals in the U.S., and the gap is not likely to close any time soon. Couple that with historically low unemployment levels, and it is extremely difficult to find the right candidates for engineering roles. In order to fill critical positions, hiring managers need to branch out […]
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers related to manufacturing engineering will grow at an annual rate of around 10 percent through 2026. This is much higher than average growth for all other fields. The expected boom in the industry is driven by serious investment in the U.S. manufacturing sector. Not only are […]
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There is an engineering skill gap that many employers are struggling to close. However, savvy firms know the key to attracting experienced engineers is much simpler than most people think. Offering flexible work opportunities like remote work and project-based contracts opens your firm up to a whole crop of experienced engineers you may not otherwise […]
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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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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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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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