Two-thirds of Employers Planning to Hire 2014 College Grads
Nearly two million college students will graduate this spring and begin looking for career opportunities. Finding a good post-collegiate job is always a challenge, but the good news is that the job market isn’t as unwelcoming as it has been in recent years. Last year was rough for new college grads, many of whom had […]
What to do After an Unexpected Layoff
Whether you loved your job or dreaded it, getting laid off hurts. It’s perfectly normal to worry about your financial future, the job search ahead, and the prospect of changing careers. Follow these three steps to recover from an unexpected layoff and land on your feet. 1. Regroup and refocus. It’s tempting to dive right […]
The Kansas City Area is a Top Market for Engineering Jobs
Kansas City is well-known for savory barbecue and an amazing jazz scene, but KC is also starting to generate interest for the engineering and manufacturing jobs market. Urban cores like Houston, Milwaukee, San Jose and Dayton are considered the likely candidates for new manufacturing and engineering jobs but those cities proving more expensive and less […]
Social Media In Recruiting
Recruiters and employers are turning to social media more than ever. We’ve integrated LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook into our every day workflow to identify new companies and candidates. Having a strong social media presence as a candidate enables engineering job seekers to depict experiences and accomplishments in a way of getting recognized. On the other […]
KC Betters the National Numbers
Early on in the summer, we looked at the rise of manufacturing activity locally. From January to July, Kansas City added 11,200 jobs – good for a growth rate of 1.1%. For reference purposes, the national growth rate was 0.9% during the same period. So, how did these numbers affect business and employers? Austin Nichols […]
Give New Life to Your Resume
If you’re in the market for a new position, your resume may need some dusting off and refreshing. But where do you start? Follow these steps and you can turn your resume into a high powered marketing tool. Get a Clear Focus: After identifying your strengths and what motivates you, you will be able to […]
KC Manufacturing Growth
Good news on the local job front, as manufacturing activity rose last month at a pace higher than the national average, according to the Kansas City Star. This news came after a slowdown in May. We have seen a steady flow of new engineering and manufacturing jobs internally as well. What are you seeing in […]
Out-of-Town Interviews
Earlier in this blog, we referenced why Kansas City has become an increasingly attractive place to relocate to. But how do you get a coveted position in a competitive marketplace? U.S. News Money hands out several tips on nailing an out-of-town interview. But before you’re flown in for the out-of-town interview, it’s critical for candidates […]
The “Must Haves” in Engineering
We posed the following question to our staff: What do you see as the top skill a candidate needs when applying to a new engineering job? Joe Furst: Passion and energy for the position candidates are applying for makes up for a lot of qualities the employer is seeking. The employer probably already knows that […]
Candidate Referrals
Trust is critical to the recruiter-candidate relationship. It’s important for confidential career searches. It’s important for accurate and honest feedback. And it’s also important when receiving candidate referrals. We know every candidate we interview has working relationships with dozens of candidates we would be interested in interviewing for active requisitions. As recruiters, we cherish referrals. […]