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Does Your Software Engineering Team Need Custom Staffing Solutions? (And How PEAK Can Help!)
Software engineering can pose unique challenges for hiring managers. It can be tough to assess candidates’ skills if you don’t speak the language of engineering. You may not know where to go to find those who are not actively looking for work but might be open to changing jobs. And even more fundamentally, software engineering… Read more »
How to Attract and Retain Top Talent in Chicago
Over the past few years, Chicago has developed a well-earned reputation as a global tech hub. This is great news for engineers, who are consistently in high demand. But for the companies that employ them, it means you’ll have to up your game. Here’s what you should know about attracting and retaining top engineering talent.… Read more »
What NOT to Say During Your Next Interview
If you’re interviewing for an engineering job, you are probably already aware of the major things you should say and do (tell interesting stories, show enthusiasm through your body language, ask relevant questions, etc.). But have you ever thought about what NOT to say? Here are a few things that should never come out of… Read more »
Benefits of Hiring Contract Engineers
If you need to add a few engineers to your team but are unsure about making a long-term commitment, hiring contract engineers may be the perfect solution. Ready to go on day one, these fully-vetted temporary hires can assist with one project or many, remaining with the company only as long as you need them.… Read more »
How to Successfully Transition Into a Tech Career: A Guide
Information technology is among the most in-demand, lucrative and rewarding fields. If you are considering shifting into one of the many potential careers in technology, chances are you’re making a smart move. But “tech careers” is a very broad category. Take some time to determine which information technology career path is right for you. Here’s… Read more »
How to Build Work Relationships Among Engineers of All Ages
The divide between Baby Boomers and Millennials gets a lot of traction on social media, but did you know that the modern workforce actually includes employees from five separate generations? Some of the youngest members of the Greatest Generation (born before 1945) are still working. Gen X falls between Boomers and Millennials. And older members… Read more »
How Upskilling Can Be the Key to Filling Gaps on Your Team
The IT space is growing and changing at record speed. If you’re in this space, inevitably, many of your processes will quickly become obsolete. And once your team members have been around for a while, those dazzling skills you hired them for may also be relegated to the dustbin. Bringing on new talent can help… Read more »
Your Engineering Career Relocation Guide to San Antonio
So you’re wanting to make an engineering career move to San Antonio? Whether you already have a job secured or you’re just starting to look, it’s important to make sure you’re ready for your move to Texas. Here are a few things you should know before you relocate. Energy Leads Them All Job growth in… Read more »
4 Tips That Will Make Your Engineering Job Postings Attractive
Hiring engineers was already a competitive process before Covid-19. The combined effects of the global pandemic and The Great Resignation have only made it more challenging. If you want to attract top-tier candidates, you’ll need to make your job postings as attractive as possible. Try these tips. Highlight Your Company Culture Like workers everywhere, today’s… Read more »
Entry Level or Seasoned Candidate: Who Should I Hire for My Engineering Openings?
If you’re looking to add a new engineer to your team, you might wonder whether it’s better to choose an entry-level candidate or a more seasoned professional. Like anything else in life, the answer is that it depends. There are pros and cons to both options. Here are some things to consider when hiring engineers.… Read more »