Category: Engineering Clients
Interview Questions That Will Challenge Your Engineering Candidates
When interviewing engineering candidates, it’s natural to focus on the person’s area of expertise, but it is important to ask a variety of questions that include technical acumen as well as interpersonal skills, teamwork, values, etc., that tie into both performance and cultural alignment. Here are some interview questions you should include that will challenge… Read more »
How to Ensure Your Partnership With an Engineering Recruiter is Successful
Partnering with an engineering recruiter can help ease the strain on your internal HR and management staff. A solid recruiter will help your firm hire faster, access better candidates and control total recruitment costs. However, it is important to remember the word “partnership” when working with an external recruiter. In order to achieve your goals,… Read more »
What Kind of Culture Do Engineers Look For?
When building an engineering team, company culture matters. A positive culture fosters collaboration, efficiency, productivity and support. A great culture also offers a competitive advantage when recruiting new engineers. So, what kind of culture do engineers typically look for? Supportive Independence No one likes to be micromanaged and no one enjoys working for a company… Read more »
What Makes a Good Engineering Manager?
Engineering managers must lead and inspire their teams to do their best work every day. Their leadership has a direct impact on how productive, efficient, engaged and successful their people are as they move through a project. So, what traits should you look for to identify a good engineering manager? Humility Humility can often be… Read more »
Having Trouble Finding the Right Engineering Candidate? Look Internally
It has never been more challenging to find great engineering talent. Between a tight employment market and STEM skill gaps, employers have struggled to find well-matched candidates, and the more specialized and high-level the open role, the more difficult a search becomes. However, by looking internally and promoting from within, companies can find great candidates… Read more »
What a Telecommunications Engineer Looks for in Your Company
Finding and hiring top telecommunications engineers in the current market is a challenge. In a competitive landscape, it is important to understand exactly what candidates want from a company. Engineers can be picky when it comes to choosing opportunities, and talented people won’t make a change unless all their needs are met. While every candidate… Read more »
Best Ways to Attract Passive Engineering Candidates
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… Read more »
How to Help Your Engineers Hit the Ground Running on Day 1
When you hire an engineer, your expectations are high and you want them to start making valuable contributions as quickly as possible. If you’re hired the right person, they also want to hit the ground running. The best way to help a new engineer learn the ropes and start focusing on critical tasks is to… Read more »
Stop Engineering Turnover
Stop Engineering Turnover Turnover is a challenge for almost any organization, and often, the most difficult part of solving the puzzle is understanding why engineers leave their jobs. It is hard to get accurate information out of engineers, even during exit interviews, because professionals don’t want to burn bridges. However, if your organization is suffering… Read more »
The Key to Attracting Experienced Engineers
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… Read more »