As a dedicated civil engineering recruiter for nearly 27 years now, I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with incredible professionals in the field. I understand that not everyone is actively job hunting, and that’s absolutely okay! Here’s where your unique network power comes in. ?... The post BOOSTING YOUR COLLEAGUES’ CAREERS: THE UNTAPPED POTENTIAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING REFERRALS appeared first on Precision Executive Search ..read more

? BETTER COMMUNICATION WILL LEAD TO MORE HIRES ? In a candidate-driven market where #civilengineering firms regularly compete to attract top talent, it’s often the ?????? things that can make the BIGGEST difference. One way to improve your odds of winning over a candidate is to ensure... The post FROM CANDIDATES TO HIRES: THE ROLE OF COMMUNICATION IN CIVIL ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT appeared first on Precision Executive Search ..read more

Next month I will be celebrating my 27th year of recruiting #civilengineers. Do y’all remember the Grumpy Old Man character from SNL, famously noted for his “Back In My Day” ramblings? If not, be sure to pull some up on YouTube, they are classic. In any... The post FROM CARRIER PIGEONS TO EMAILS: A JOURNEY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT appeared first on Precision Executive Search ..read more

When it comes to evaluating #civilengineering talent, are you being short sighted? Yesterday I posted about a candidate I recently spoke with who has had his EIT for 12 years, but has not yet sat/received his #PE. Last year I was working with a candidate,... The post Are Your Recruiting Efforts Short Sighted? appeared first on Precision Executive Search ..read more

Okay, Okay…we want to hear about your fun & festive ?holiday parties/year end ?celebrations your firms are having. We’ve seen so many fun ideas so far, here are a few: ?Food & Cocktails at an amazing bar/restaurant followed by a holiday trolley tour! ?? ??Holiday... The post Holiday Fun appeared first on Precision Executive Search ..read more

Thinking about putting your #civilengineering recruiting efforts on the backburner until after the holidays? THINK AGAIN! Let me tell you how many firms approach recruiting around the holidays: They don’t. ?What a perfect time for YOU to get ahead? of your competition!!! While they are... The post Holiday Recruitment Hustle: Staying Ahead in the Civil Engineering Talent Race appeared first on Precision Executive Search ..read more

Recently, I spoke with a #civilengineer devoted to one employer for two decades since graduating. While I admire his loyalty, it unintentionally restricts growth—both professionally and in income due to salary compression. Exceptional employers prevent this issue, but it’s crucial to acknowledge this unique challenge.... The post From Loyalty to Prosperity: Overcoming Salary Compression in Civil Engineering Careers appeared first on Precision Executive Search ..read more

IMHO, one of the worst traits of a prospective candidate who is interviewing is being “wishy-washy.” ?‍♂️ You ever ask your spouse where they want to go to dinner and they respond with, “wellllllll, I’m kind of in the mood for anything.” Or, “I’ll do... The post Navigating Uncertainty: The Red Flags of Wishy-Washy Behavior in Engineering Interviews appeared first on Precision Executive Search ..read more

The gap between a new hire’s resignation from their current employer and their start date at YOUR firm can be a very nerve racking time. Do not make the mistake of on-boarding your new hires on their first day of employment. ????? ???? ??????? ?? ????... The post Engage & Retain: Navigating the ‘Lame Duck’ Period for New Hires appeared first on Precision Executive Search ..read more

? Here is a powerful career development approach that I’M SURE my audience can embrace: “Reverse Engineering” your goals in the civil engineering world! ?️ Ever thought about achieving your career objectives by envisioning the end goal and working your way back? ? “Reverse Engineering”... The post CAREER GOALS: How To Achieve Career Success Via The Art Of Reverse Engineering appeared first on Precision Executive Search ..read more