Is a Temp Engineering Job Right for You?
Some people have hesitations about getting into temporary or contract-only job positions. It can be worrisome to not constantly have fixed, reliable employment, salary, and benefits. Although temp engineering jobs aren’t permanent positions, there are actually many advantages to being in these assignments. Contract jobs for engineers can offer a lot of flexibility and freedom. […]
6 Questions to Ask Prospective Candidates for a Construction Manager Position
Hiring managers are placed in the unique position of talking to lots of prospective candidates. During interviews, it is the goal of the hiring manager to determine if someone is a good fit for the company and position at which they are applying. To do this, interviewers need to ask questions that will elicit a […]
How to Handle Engineering Staffing Problems
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 […]
3 Reasons You Should Apply for Engineering Jobs You Aren’t Qualified For
When it comes time to look for a new engineering job, many young professionals start to feel like they will never be able to find a job that they are qualified for. This problem becomes less relevant with more experienced engineers, because they are more likely to qualify for more jobs. While many young engineers […]
How Businesses Are Recruiting with Low Unemployment Rates
With unemployment rates at record lows, it is hard for many companies to find employees to fill open positions. This puts job seekers in a good position to make deals and forces companies to try new recruiting methods. According to the 2018 Recruiter Nation Survey by Jobvite, 74 percent of recruiters thinking hiring is going […]
Why Are Your Best Engineers Quitting?
It is an unfortunate event when a great engineer informs you that they are leaving your company. For many engineering firms and other companies, this is becoming a big problem. When one of your top engineers leaves your company, it can be frustrating for a number of reasons. First, you have to find a replacement, […]
Engineering Hiring Trends for 2019
As the new year approaches, recruiting trends are being released. For 2019, engineering hiring managers and recruiters might see a lot of changes to how companies are hiring new engineers. Austin Nichols is looking toward the future, too. Here is what we are seeing for engineering hiring trends in 2019. 1. Internships Will Be More […]
How to Succeed in the Engineering Job Market
Graduation is a special time in life. With that new degree in your hand, you are ready to go out and face the engineering job market. Unfortunately, the knowledge that you gained while earning that degree isn’t enough to be successful in the engineering job market. You need to do more than just get a […]
Tips for Hiring Success with the Preclosing Technique
With so many open jobs, job seekers can pick and choose between numerous different job opportunities. To make sure you hire the best candidate for your open engineering or manufacturing position, you will want to do all you can to snag quality talent. As you make your open position known, you’ll see a lot of […]
The Hidden Costs of Hiring a New Employee
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 […]