How to Efficiently Scale Your Engineering Team

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Scaling an engineering team can seem like a mighty feat. A growing company is going to be in need of a growing engineering team to keep up with the demands of the job. Whether you need three or 30 engineers on your team, it is important that you take the necessary action to get qualified […]

8 Qualities to Look for In a Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Managers

Hiring a construction project manager is no easy task. There are a lot of different characteristics that you want your construction project manager to have. At Austin Nichols, we know that it is tough to find a great leader on a construction site. Here are eight qualities that you should look for when you are […]

How to Handle Engineering Staffing Problems

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Recruiting new engineers is no easy feat. As the need for more qualified engineers grows and supply shrinks, more engineering firms are going to have a difficult time finding the engineers that they need. At Austin Nichols Technical Search, we know how critical it can be to get new engineering talent on your team. Here […]

How to Hire a Mechanical Engineer

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Hiring mechanical engineers is no easy feat for most companies. Between the resources that hiring a new engineer takes and the limited number of qualified mechanical engineers, it can take weeks, even months, to find the perfect mechanical engineer for your company. Austin Nichols Technical Search has some advice on how to hire a mechanical […]

Why Contract Engineers Might Be Your Best Hiring Solution

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When it comes time to add to your engineering team, it can be difficult to determine the best employment type you should offer. Is it best to find someone who can come in full-time, part-time, or contract? Will you be able to find someone that wants to work based on those hours? At Austin Nichols, […]

How to Impress Potential Engineering Hires During Interviews

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During job interviews, employers expect interviewees to be on the top of their game. However, interviewers should also be looking to impress potential engineering hires to ensure that they are getting the most qualified engineers interested in their company. At Austin Nichols Technical Search, we know what potential new engineering hires are looking for in […]

Engineering Hiring and Salaries Are Rising

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As the economy continues to trend upward, employment outlook and pay rates follow suit. The job market for engineers is at its highest point since 2007, which means that there are more jobs for everyone in the field. Austin Nichols Technical Search is ready to help engineers find their next job. Recent college graduate hires […]

The Hidden Costs of Hiring a New Employee

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At some point, every company is going to need to bring in new employees. Unfortunately, this can be incredibly time-consuming and expensive. In many cases, companies end up spending thousands of dollars to find talented employees on their own. The costs include advertising fee, referral bonuses, travel expenses for applicants, and more. When it comes […]

Is Social Media Presence Enough to Help Employers and Job Seekers Connect?

Social media is such a ubiquitous aspect of modern life that no successful business can afford to ignore it. Here in the states well over 80% of the population has a social media profile of some sort or another. As a result, U.S. companies are increasingly active on social media, too, with almost 90% of […]

Engineering Jobs are Some of the Best Entry Level Jobs in America

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Whether you are just starting out in the workforce or are a seasoned professional transitioning to a new field, your best chance to break into any given industry is with an entry-level position. Of course, nobody wants to start at the bottom, but until you have some experience under your belt, the odds of landing […]