Tag: Engineering Recruitment
Meet Gary Burgess, Engineering’s All-Star Utility Player
Gary Burgess has established himself as a competent and highly valuable “utility player” in the field of contract engineering. Just like in sports, the versatile mechanical process engineer has developed the ability to play any number of roles and perform at a high level when his name is penciled into the starting lineup at a… Read more »
Are You Making These Common IT Resume Mistakes?
Your resume is a hiring manager’s introduction to who you are as an IT professional. If you have been applying to jobs every week and you are not landing interviews, the problem could lie with your resume. There are several common IT resume mistakes that many job seekers make, but those mistakes are usually simple… Read more »
Three Ways to Improve Your IT Hiring Process
Hiring skilled, qualified IT professionals has never been more of a challenge. However, if you’re finding qualified candidates but not closing the deal, the problem could rest with your hiring process. Overhauling your whole process likely isn’t realistic, so if you’re losing top tech candidates to competitors, here are three simple ways you can improve… Read more »
Best Ways to Prepare for an Interview in Biotech
The biotech industry is booming and there are a host of exciting opportunities from small startups to goliath big pharma and medical science companies. However, no one lands one of those opportunities without first acing their interview. Here are tips you can use to successfully prepare for an interview in biotech. Study the Company This… 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 »
Stand out as a Top Software Development Candidate
The software development job market is highly competitive and only looks to get hotter in the future. This means you have to go the extra mile to stand out among your competition, so you are remembered for all the right reasons. A great resume, a well-crafted cover letter and top-notch interview skills are important, but… Read more »
Gaining Experience as a Manufacturing Engineer
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… 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 »
Management Skills for IT Pros
Whether you are just starting your IT career, you are poised to get your first managerial promotion, or you are a seasoned tech leader, there are critical management skills everyone should master. These are some of the most important managerial skills that can help carry you through your IT career from entry level to executive… Read more »