Engineering Terms to Know When Interviewing Engineers
If you’re having difficulty fitting a new project into your team’s bandwidth, it might be time to consider hiring a new engineer. When the job’s posted and the applications start pouring in, you want to make sure you’re getting the best engineering candidate, right? Engineering is a highly technical and diverse industry. When you need […]
Why You Should Engage an Engineering Recruiting Firm
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, […]
5 Questions Engineering Candidates Should Ask in Job Interviews
Job interviews are a two-way conversation between the candidate and the employer, no matter what field or industry you are in. However, because engineers are in such high demand, companies must impress candidates just as much as candidates must impress the hiring manager. While hiring managers will certainly ask plenty of questions, engineering candidates will […]
Continuing Education Opportunities for Engineers in Kansas City
Engineering is a constantly changing field. With new technology and innovations, engineers need to stay on the cutting edge of industry updates. For this reason, continuing education (CE) for engineers is vital to long-term career success for individuals in the field and the well-being of companies and society as they strive to make improvements. At […]
6 Signs You Need to Hire a New Engineer to Your Team
Are you or your colleagues feeling overworked? Do you consistently need to fix mistakes? Did you just land a huge new project, but you’re unsure how you’re going to keep up with the workload? At Austin Nichols, we see many engineering teams that are struggling to keep up with their workload. Some even have to […]
3 Tips for Recruiting Engineering Executives to Join Your Team
While recruiting highly qualified engineers is challenging, even more roadblocks arise when you need to hire executive-level engineers for your firm. Whether the role takes on a director, VP, or C-suite title, firms need qualified, talented individuals in these positions. Unlike other executive-level employees, engineers are much more hands-on. Finding the right fit can be […]
How COVID-19 Will Affect the Engineering Job Market
Many of us are still working from home and practicing social distancing due to the current global health crisis. While some businesses are beginning to reopen, and people are returning to work, it is important to keep in mind how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted and will continue to influence how we go about business. […]
How to Hire New Members to Your Engineering Team Using a Virtual Interviewing Process
The current health crisis has forced many of us to work entirely from home, which means all meetings take place via Zoom, Skype, or Google Meet. Even as people in some areas of the country slowly return to their offices, many health professionals and government officials are still advising that in-person meetings be kept to […]
How to Stand Out Among Competitors to Top Engineering Talent
Since engineering fields are expected to see the most growth in the coming decades, firms must find ways to differentiate themselves from their competitors. Recruiting engineers for your team can be a difficult job. You are competing with other firms for candidates, and of course, everyone wants top talent working on their team. At Austin […]
5 Tips for Finding an Engineering Job in Kansas City
The Kansas City Metro has a lot to offer when it comes to job opportunities. Jobs continue to grow in industries like education and health care, but one of the most thriving industries in Kansas City is engineering. With such a robust industry, the job market can be competitive, so it is important to stand […]