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, […]
4 Tips for Snagging Commercial Construction Jobs in Kansas City
Construction jobs are in high demand in Kansas City. The metro area is growing, and it seems there is a new development project on every block. The construction industry offers plenty of opportunities for career growth into leadership and management positions. A great first step for growth in your construction career is gaining experience in […]
How Can You Find Jobs as a Freelance Engineer?
Not many people realize that engineers can be freelance workers. In fact, many engineers choose to go this route for a variety of reasons. At Austin Nichols, we know that there are a lot of engineers out there considering the freelancing route. We have some advice for those engineers who might be looking for freelance […]
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 […]
Second Quarter Staffing Employment at 18-Year High
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 […]
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 […]
How Contracting Companies Can Find the Best Construction Employees
It isn’t always easy to find quality construction employees, and direct hire and contract recruiting firm Austin Nichols Technical Search in Kansas City understands how difficult the search can be for contracting companies. Fortunately, with 30 years of experience, Austin Nichols has some advice for hiring your next construction employee. Be competitive Do a little […]
How Does a Recruiting Firm Help You Find Engineering Candidates?
When it is time to hire new engineers for your company, you may be quick to dismiss the idea of hiring a recruiting firm to help. In Kansas City, a top-notch recruiting firm, Austin Nichols Technical Search, is just what you need to find the best engineering candidates for your open engineering positions. So, what […]
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 […]