The Benefits of Behavioral Interview Questions

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  When you interview a candidate, you want to learn about them as qualified professionals. You need to ask them about their past experience, their accomplishments and their key skills. But what you might not be asking are those questions that will tell you what sort of employee they will be. How they will work… Read more »

Four Tips for Putting Together a Great Engineering Resume

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  Resumes can be a challenge for even the most skilled engineers on the market. The good news is you already have the skills top employers are looking for. Here are some key tips to help you craft a stellar resume that gets the attention it deserves. Highlight Key Skills The first line of defense… Read more »

Nontraditional Interview Questions You Should Be Asking

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  Hiring the best candidate for the job has never been more important than it is today. As an interviewer, you are a key gatekeeper in discovering who is and who isn’t a good fit for your company. While the technical questions are important, they often don’t provide enough information about the new candidate to… Read more »

4 Signs Your Employees Are on the Verge of Burnout

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  In times of high stress and increased workload, burnout is a very real risk for employees. As a manager, you need to be on top of staff morale and know when to scale back to retain your best workers and ensure they are producing their best effort on the job. There are several signs… Read more »

Prepping Your Staff for Temporary Engineering Hires

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  Is your company like many businesses that have decided to make some temporary engineering hires this summer? Seasonal contracts can provide real benefits for companies with an influx of work during the summer months. But managing and working with a temporary team can be a little complicated. Here’s how you can prepare your current… Read more »

Should You Be Looking to Hire Apprentices For Your Engineering Company?

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  Everyone knows the benefits of landing an apprenticeship position. But what are the benefits for your company hiring apprentices in the engineering field? Read these five reasons why hiring apprentices can be the step up your engineering company needs to bridge the skills gap. The War for Talent The rapid pace at which technology… Read more »

Are Your Social Media Accounts Costing You a Great Job?

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  Virtually everyone is on social media. When used correctly, social media can be a great tool to broaden your network, or even find a great job. But is your social media hurting your chances at landing your dream job? Here are five things you can do today to make sure your social presence is… Read more »

5 Ways To Attract Entry-Level Engineers To Your Business

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  Millennials are a different breed of employee, but they can also provide the fresh insight and growth mindset that can drive big changes in your business. Knowing how to work with them is one thing, but hiring them while they are new to the workforce can be a challenge as well. Are you looking… Read more »

4 Ways to Successfully Implement a Company Wellness Program

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  Everyone knows that healthier employees are happier and more productive. But bringing wellness into your corporate culture can be easier said than done. If you’re wondering how you can successfully implement a company wellness program for your employees, read on for our best tips.   Get Clarity The first step toward wellness for your… Read more »

Are Skills Gaps in the Workplace Hurting Your Productivity?

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  One of the largest issues facing employers today are skills gaps in the workplace. Finding the right people for the job is becoming an increasingly difficult barrier to business success. But while there seems to be an endless supply of candidates who are not quite the right fit, there are ways to get the… Read more »