Hiring for engineers is becoming more competitive as the economy returns to full strength from its recent recession. Hiring managers who know their organization’s needs and culture well are better placed to find the right engineer for their company. It also pays to know what skills, qualities, and personality traits serve engineers well in their …
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TERRA’s Tacoma Staffing Manager, Barb Van Meter, kicked off her week by receiving an email from a very happy Olivia Darnell, a candidate whom her office had recently placed in a full-time position. “This is honestly the first time in my life where I am truly happy to wake up and go to work. I …
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It’s that time of year again. You’re facing a seasonal rush, or perhaps you’re dealing with a big project. Your company finds itself short-staffed, unable to tackle the rising rate of work on a normal schedule. Should you pay your current staff overtime to handle the extra work? Or should you bring on temporary workers …
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Hiring for engineers in the Portland area is becoming more competitive. If companies are to find top candidates, the compensation offered for top candidates must also stay competitive. Your company needs information about the local market for engineers, including the going rate for engineers in Portland. …
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that employment in the United States will increase 10.8 percent between 2012 and 2022, adding over 15.6 million jobs to the economy. Healthcare-related occupations and industries are expected to add the most jobs, although nearly every economic sector will be affected by the need to hire more people. …
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When you interview candidates, you expect them to do their best to “sell” their skills, experience, and work ethic in job interviews. But the best interviewers recognize that interviews are a conversation. The two-way nature of an interview offers an opportunity for hiring managers to “sell” their company to job candidates during interviews. …
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Colleges and universities throughout the United States are seeing an increase in the number of students enrolling in engineering programs, with a correlating decrease in the number of students enrolling in business, humanities, and science programs. The looming increase in engineering graduates expected as a result of this trend will change the playing field for …
This week we’d like to shine the spotlight on Alex Brooks, who came to TERRA with the goal of finding a job, never imagining that the company, and specifically his recruiter, would become so invested in his success. Alex first met with Seattle recruiter, Suzette Nedervelt, back in December 2013. After learning more about his …
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You really never know when Opportunity is going to come knocking on your door… Today’s success story revolves around Zachery Castellanos. After graduating with his Associates Degree in Specialized Technology in 2010, Zachery’s goal had been to become a Diesel Technician but he found himself doing construction, manual labor, or farm work instead. He had just …
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Sam and Kyle had a vision for their future, but finding the right job to bring that vision to life wasn’t easy. When they finally found the perfect fit, everything changed. We sat down with Sam and Kyle to hear their story. So, Sam and Kyle, tell us about how you both started your careers. …
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