7 Soft Skills Important for Engineers
When you hear the word “engineer,” what comes to mind? If you are like most people, you are picturing math problems, calculations, and complex diagrams. And if you are an engineer yourself, you might be thinking of your area of engineering and all the educational hours, specialized knowledge, and unique skill sets that you need… Read more »
Tired of the Same Boring Hiring Process? Consider These Reasons to Offload Your Engineering Hiring to a Pittsburgh Recruiter
Pittsburgh has undergone a massive transformation in the past few years, pivoting from steel to tech. This continues to draw top engineering candidates to the city, but it also means that there is a lot of competition for their services. To bring in top talent, consider working with a dedicated engineering staffing firm. Here are… Read more »
Time Is Money! How Might You Find Better Engineering Candidates FASTER in San Antonio?
San Antonio is an engineering hub, especially in the energy sector. This draws engineers at every career stage to the city, but it also means that there is a lot of competition for them. To attract the best candidates, and speed up the hiring process, you will need to take some proactive steps. Use Word… Read more »
Why Software Is Such a Fast Growing Industry, and How PEAK can Help Staff Your Company
The software industry was growing at a lightning pace even before the pandemic, and it is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, revenue continues to post double-digit growth year over year, putting software in the top 50 fastest-growing industries. But why is the industry growing so fast, and what can companies do to… Read more »
A Few Things to Consider if Contemplating a Career Change from Mechanical Engineering
If you are a mechanical engineer looking for a change, you might wonder if you’re even on the right track. After all, engineering is not an easy field to get into. Have you wasted your time and money? Not at all. There are plenty of valid reasons for a mechanical engineer to switch careers. And… Read more »
How To Recruit and Retain Women in Engineering
There are many fields – including some of the highest-paying ones – in which men still vastly outnumber women. Gender and pay gaps have been hot topics in recent years, and while it’s gotten marginally better, things are certainly far from equal. Engineering is one of those fields that has long been dominated by men.… Read more »
5 Reasons to Partner with an Engineering Staffing Agency
Engineers are a unique breed. And that’s what makes them so effective at their jobs, and so vital for a wide variety of companies in various industries. You can’t simply pluck someone off the street and have them do what an engineer does – this is a highly specialized field that requires a precise skill… Read more »
How to Identify Leadership Potential in Your Software Development Team
Software developers tend to be smart, ambitious, and highly driven. They are good at solving problems and making decisions. All of these are traits that could indicate strong leadership potential. But you can’t promote them all at the same time. So how do you know which developers may be ready for a management track? Here… Read more »
The Importance of Offering Your Engineers Constructive Criticism
No one likes to hear negative feedback. But constructive criticism is vital to getting the best out of your employees. In fact, if given properly, it can actually help your engineers feel supported. Here are four reasons to give constructive criticism, along with some tips on how best to provide it. Stronger Performance Most people… Read more »
Top Cyber Security Safety Tips for National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month, making it a great time to revisit your practices and procedures to make sure you’re protecting your business and your employees. An increasing safety threat for companies of all types is hacking and other cybercrimes. For this year’s National Safety Month, here are some top cyber security safety tips. Top… Read more »