The civil engineering industry is going through a big labor shortage of the exact type of engineers companies are desperately looking for. 😲 How do we know?

In this episode we interview Brandon McGill, a recruiter specialized in the geotechnical and land development arenas of civil engineering.

He jumps back on the show to give us an update on the state of the civil engineering job market today, as well as the trends and opportunities he’s seeing by working with candidates and companies.

If you’re considering finding a new opportunity somewhere else, this episode is for you. Check it out! 🎧

TIME STAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:14 Welcoming Brandon McGill
02:24 Brandon's Recruiting Specialization
03:56 The Type of Engineers Companies are Desperately Looking for
05:10 A Work Trend That's Now Become the Industry Standard
06:25 A Big Shift in Leadership Positions...and the Problems With It
06:52 The Cons of Remote Work..and the Big Pro That Keeps It Alive
08:10 How He Finds and Place Top Talents in the Best Companies
09:09 The Biggest Advantage of Working with a Recruiter
11:07 What Makes it a Lot Easier for Engineers to Find Their Dream Job
12:19 PE vs. PMP: Which One Do Companies Prefer?
12:55 A Really Emotional Success Story of Brandon's Work This Year
15:41 How One of His Clients Got a $40,000 Raise With the Job Brandon Found
17:01 The Real Work of a Recruiter...and How It Benefits You
17:36 How Companies Can Find Top Talent in Today's Labor Shortage
18:55 Why Engineers Should Use a Recruiter
20:35 What Engineers Do That Hurt Recruiters the Most
22:25 The Most Sticky Point in Candidate-Company Negotiations
23:56 How to Craft a Resume That Makes All the Others Look Like Nothing
24:55 The Best Approach to Hiring Interviews Companies Should Follow
26:06 His #1 Tip for Working with (the Right) Recruiters
27:09 The Impact of the April 2024 Changes to the PE on Job Hunting
28:50 Conclusion

✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Civil PE Exam - https://ncees.org/exams/pe-exam/civil
PMP® Certification - https://www.pmi.org/certifications/pr...
The April 2024 Changes to the PE Exam -    • Big Changes to the PE Civil Exam Comi...  
Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/p...

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The Civil Recruiter - https://thecivilrecruiter.com
Email - [email protected]
Phone - 208-563-6005

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