How to Build a Relationship with Your Recruiter
A professional recruiter can quickly amp up your engineering job search. The right recruiter will have a variety of tools in their toolbox; will come to the table with an extensive professional network; and will have an inside line on “hidden” job opportunities that are not advertised to the public. The best way to ensure… Read more »
Position Yourself as a Cultural Fit
Technical skills are important in IT, but when you’re interviewing for jobs, hiring managers are going to evaluate more than just your experience. They will also be looking at whether you are a cultural match for the organization. Candidates who are culturally aligned will be happier and more productive on the job, and it is… Read more »
Is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solution Right for You?
There was a time when accounting, HR, finance, supply chain and other departmental software worked independently, without communicating across systems. In today’s fast-paced climate, this siloed approach can impact your ability to compete in the marketplace. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions bring disparate processes together to create a collaborative environment with free-flowing exchanges of information.… Read more »
Are You a Proven Defense and Aerospace Professional?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), defense and aerospace engineering employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6 percent through 2026. Growth in the sector is driven by several factors. First, aircraft are being redesigned to be more fuel efficient and generate less noise pollution. The second factor is a… Read more »
Preparing Your Workforce for New Engineers
Adding new engineers to your team, whether they are full-time or contract-based, can be exciting. It means you’re working on new projects and moving towards your strategic goals. However, adding new engineers to the team can cause unexpected tension and shifts in group dynamics. If you want to create a smoother transition and set up… Read more »
What Opportunities Are Available for Software Developers?
Developers have been in high demand for several years, but if you are looking for new opportunities, it pays to keep your finger on the pulse of the market. Here’s what you need to know if you’re thinking about growing your development career. Trends Impacting the Development Market Of course there is always a need… Read more »
How Can You Evaluate a Candidate’s Reliability?
When evaluating IT candidates, it is important to focus on their skills and experience; however, many hiring managers overlook reliability. Talent is important, but it means nothing if the employee isn’t reliably making a positive impact on the team and the organization. Use these strategies to uncover a candidate’s reliability in the interview. Use Clues… Read more »
What Questions Should You Ask During an Engineering Interview?
When preparing for an interview, it’s easy to get so wrapped up in research and practice you forget to prepare a strong list of questions. Asking questions in an interview serves two purposes. First, it reinforces the idea you are truly interested in the role. Second, it gives you an opportunity to discover important things… Read more »
How to Interview Telecommunications Engineering Talent
When it comes to hiring telecommunications engineers, accuracy matters. You need to find high-level talent with the right skills and personality to succeed. Standard interview questions that speak to a candidate’s technical acumen and experience are important, but it is also necessary to dig a little deeper. Consider asking these questions of your telecommunications engineering… Read more »
How Do You Define Career Success?
Defining career success is important for roadmapping your career, but it can be complicated because success means different things to different people. In fact, your own personal definition of success will likely change as you move throughout your career. However, it is important to define success for yourself clearly, so you can gauge your progress… Read more »