Jun
10
2013
Sustainability and green building have become popular trends within the construction, design, and facilities sectors. Along with their growth, the U. S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED program has expanded in its awareness and usage. There is no denying that LEED is changing the way buildings are designed, built, operated, and maintained. Its benefits are …
Jun
05
2013
As executive search consultants, we consistently receive requests from A|E|C and Facilities Management (FM) professionals asking if we can help them find new career opportunities. As ‘retained’ executive search consultants, we only represent client organizations in identifying and securing qualified professionals, and do not work on behalf of candidates. However, we can provide some suggestions …
Apr
10
2013
As executive search consultants, we are often asked by candidates if writing post-interview thank you notes are recommended. In all cases, our consultants would agree that sending a thank you after an interview is appropriate, courteous and beneficial. It provides another opportunity to differentiate yourself among other prospective candidates, which is the goal of any …
Mar
19
2013
Identifying, attracting and securing professionals for executive-level roles in any industry can be challenging and many companies struggle in their pursuit of high-caliber individuals. While the reasons for this are often pondered, it is many times because senior leadership teams need guidance on how to attract talented and experienced professionals to their organizations and their …
Mar
15
2013
All of us have been reading and hearing about the positive activity within the construction industry and its 2013 outlook. The most recent good news came from FMI Corporation’s First Quarter 2013 Nonresidential Construction Index (NRCI), which is based upon a survey of volunteer panelists. Overall, FMI found much more optimism than last year on …
Dec
12
2012
In a recent post, 13 Resume Tips For Landing A New A/E/C Or Facilities Job In 2013, we offered our suggestions for preparing a resume that will garner the attention of prospective employers. But, preparing a resume is only the first step of a job search and there are many different methods that professionals utilize …
Dec
04
2012
In a recent study conducted by CareerBuilder, it was found that 74% of people are actively looking for new career opportunities or would be open to exploring one. If you are one of those motivated professionals, did you know that, regardless of your skills, an organization’s culture can determine how well you will succeed? As …
Nov
20
2012
With 2013 right around the corner, many of you are dusting off your resumes and updating them in preparation to explore new career opportunities come the start of the year. As you know, getting recognized by prospective employers in today’s competitive job market is difficult, especially when there are so many professionals with experience and …
Nov
05
2012
If you are a job seeker or a hiring manager, you know that video interviews are no longer considered a trend in hiring. They have become an important human resources tool and the new way of performing first-round job interviews. Their popularity is only going to increase, especially when companies like Skype are making this …
Oct
08
2012
In last week’s blog post, we discussed the importance for hiring managers to check professional references prior to selecting a new employee. This week, we want to provide similar advice for job seekers. References are important assets that should be leveraged appropriately because they can help increase your chances of securing an ideal career opportunity. …
