How to Hire Engineers for a Start-Up Company

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One of the most important parts of creating a successful start-up company is finding the right people to work for you. Not only is it essential to find engineers with the proper skill set and level of experience you are looking for, but it’s also important to find quality people that fit the personality of […]

Why You Should Engage an Engineering Recruiting Firm

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The recruiting and hiring process is time-consuming in every industry. However, it can be even more difficult for managers at engineering firms to find time in their busy schedules. If your engineering firm is looking to hire qualified, talented candidates, there are many reasons you should consider hiring a professional recruiting firm. At Austin Nichols, […]

Second Quarter Staffing Employment at 18-Year High

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The American Staffing Association’s Staffing Employment and Sales Survey discovered that staffing companies in the United States employed an average of 3.2 million people in temporary and contract positions per week in the second quarter of 2018. This is the largest number of people employed in any second quarter since 2000. Q2 2018 also marks […]

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 […]

Where Are All the Good Jobs in 2017?

Here is some welcome news for both employers and employees: the U.S. job market is currently thriving. With unemployment rates at historic lows and financial experts predicting the country will come even closer to being fully employed, this is a fantastic time to be running a business or looking for work. That’s because the better […]

Demand for Engineering Professionals is Rapidly Growing

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The engineering field is currently enjoying a massive boom. With a 16-year low in the field’s unemployment rate and a record number of job openings, there’s never been a better time to be an engineer…or a harder time to lock in the top talent for you engineering firm. With competition fiercer than it’s ever been, […]

Hiring the Right Construction Management Team Will Have a Big Impact on Your Company

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Like all the best advice, it is deceptively simple: if you want your company and crews to reach their full potential, you need to have the best construction management team available. This is true whether your firm is big or small, whether you are well-established or just starting up—everyone needs solid hires in management positions. […]

More Construction Projects are Being Managed by Apps and Mobile Device Users

It is no secret that apps and mobile devices are changing how people do business in virtually every industry. Nowhere is this increased dependence on specialized technology as evident as it is in construction, where projects and jobs sites are run by construction project managers who heavily rely on smart phones and tablets. The development […]

Demand for Engineers is Up and So Are the Salaries

According to recent studies by a number of prominent research groups, 2017 is an ideal time to be working or even just starting out in engineering. Not only has job growth for engineering positions been steady for some time now, but projections see this trend continuing for the next eight years. Any increase in demand […]

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 […]