2017-01-24 17:05
Successful real estate investor Barbara Corcoran once said:
So as we leap into 2017 with both feet, make the development of your soft skills a priority. Here are a few reasons why you… Read More
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2017-01-18 15:45
I am not a professional coach in any way shape or form, but I have used one on a few occasions in the past, and in 2016 I went through an invaluable exercise in goal setting, as encouraged… Read More
2017-01-03 17:30
A candidate of mine was given a 60 day notice that he will be laid off from his employer, due to financial conditions of the engineering consulting firm. This engineer is well respected in h… Read More
2016-12-08 15:32
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has initiated a “Grand Challenge.” The Grand Challenge asks for a commitment from civil engineers to be innovative in all pha… Read More
2016-08-17 18:18
When I began recruiting within the A/E industry in 1986, consulting firms purported the ability for staff to choose between a technical track or a management track. In reality, if you were… Read More
2016-06-01 12:13
With much success comes a certain amount of failure. Over the course of my career recruiting civil engineers I have not only had to turn lemons into lemonade myself, but I have b… Read More
2016-05-04 16:00
“The moment you have the audacity to start believing in the not-yet seen, your reality will begin to shift…you have to change your thinking first, and then the evidence appears… Read More
2016-05-04 16:00
“The moment you have the audacity to start believing in the not-yet seen, your reality will begin to shift…you have to change your thinking first, and then the evidence appears… Read More
2016-04-28 16:00
On a daily basis I speak to all types of civil engineers. Those who specialize in rail & transit, highways, traffic & transportation planning, land development, and water/waste… Read More
2016-04-19 14:01
No man’s land. You all know what that is, right?
Literally speaking, it is a piece of land that is unoccupied, or under dispute between parties who leave it unoccupied due to fe… Read More
2016-03-28 19:34
The 2016 job market is in full swing and with it, if you are lucky, comes choices. Seasoned professionals as well as graduate engineers find themselves approached with opportunities. T… Read More
2016-03-21 14:04
Without a doubt, the civil engineering profession is a candidate driven market. That is, civil engineers are in high demand in most parts of the country and when they conduct a… Read More
2016-03-14 12:50
Frustrated with the fact that one of your peers got the promotion that you felt you deserved?
What about the guy two offices down from you who was recently hired to manage your team when you… Read More
2016-02-29 15:30
Timing the stock market is impossible…no matter what anyone tells you, it just can’t be done on a sustainable basis. The same can be said when it comes to career opportuni… Read More
2016-02-29 15:30
Timing the stock market is impossible…no matter what anyone tells you, it just can’t be done on a sustainable basis. The same can be said when it comes to career opportuni… Read More
2016-02-22 14:37
Recently I had a candidate interview with a mid-sized consulting civil engineering firm. The company was very well established with strong leadership and a great reputation within… Read More
2016-02-15 13:53
Correct me if I am wrong, but here are some existing truths in the world of civil engineering:
The economy continues to improve
The civil engineering profession is booming
Consulting… Read More
2016-02-08 13:46
Are you the smartest civil engineer in the room? If you answered “yes,” might it be time for you to explore a new opportunity?
I am not sure where the quote originated fro… Read More
2016-02-01 14:15
Back in 2012 I started a discussion on LinkedIn, and then wrote a blog in response to that discussion that revolved around the employment of those 55 and older. The ide… Read More
2016-01-27 21:14
Are you known as a civil engineer, architect, landscape architect and planner OR are you known as an employee of your employer?
Recently an outstanding executive engineer was set to intervi… Read More
2016-01-22 16:18
Exit interviews are rarely an enjoyable experience – for the company, or for the employee. Now, from time-to-time “high fives” are given when sub-par, poorly pro… Read More
2016-01-19 15:51
If I had a penny for every time a job seeker told me that they would not reject a job offer based upon the title or the money, I could have bought an island years ago! … Read More
2016-01-12 18:39
An experienced search consultant can be many things to a client they are working with above and beyond just recruiting: adviser, provider of market intelligence, resume screener, reference… Read More
2016-01-07 14:57
Relationship: the state of being connected
Engineering projects, project teams, department teams, clients, civil engineering recruiters all have one similar characteristic – RELATIONS… Read More
2015-12-21 15:59
We would like to take a moment to thank all of those who help make CivilEngineeringCentral.com successful and relevant!
All Of Our Customers Who Advertise On Our Site All Of Our 18,90… Read More
2015-12-16 18:22
An experienced recruiter can be many things to a candidate they are working with: career counselor, resume writer, sounding board, confidant, negotiator, interview coordinator, i… Read More
2015-12-08 14:17
For nearly 30 years I’ve been connecting employers and job seekers in the civil engineering industry. Sometimes I have someone who is a great fit for a position but the company does n… Read More
2015-11-30 15:31
An earth-moving event is underway in Washington D.C. Only this time it’s not on Capitol Hill. This one is happening approximately 100 feet underground to fix runoff and wastewater prob… Read More
2015-11-20 14:15
Earlier this week during the course of conducting a search for a client of mine I spoke with a TxDOT Engineer who would make a great candidate for a position I was recruiting for. After disc… Read More
2015-11-20 14:12
I was honored to be featured in the September 2015 issue of ASCE’s Civil Engineering magazine. A few years back I had blogged about social media and the impact and role it played in th… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The legalization of marijuana use in Colorado and Washington is causing an uprising within the A/E marketplace. It has been reported that firms are trying to determine policies that ta… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Originally posted on Swampland:President Obama will propose a four-year, $302 billion transportation program on Wednesday to repair and rebuild roads, bridges and transit systems, the White… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
As I have been enjoying the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi on TV I began to consider the unique engineering and construction of infrastructure necessary to pull off such an amazing feat. &nbs&hell…Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
In November of 2013 Carol & I were invited to host a breakout session at the Rusk O’Brien Gido + Partners Growth & Ownership Strategies Conference in Naples, FL. The Brea… Read More
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