Manufacturing & Engineering
Celebrate Irish American Heritage Month: A Legacy of Strength and Culture
The month of March is Irish American Heritage Month in the United States, a time to recognize and honor the profound contributions of Irish immigrants and their descendants within the fabric of American society. From politics and labor to music, literature, jobs, and cuisine, the Irish American influence is indeed woven into our country’s rich…
What’s the Best Day of the Week to Apply for a Job?
A recurring question among job seekers is whether it makes any difference what day of the week they apply for a job. Do certain days improve the odds of an application or resume being noticed by a hiring manager, human resources team, or talent recruiter? This is a good and valid question. In today’s competitive…
3 Industries Experiencing Skills Gaps
A skills gap happens when the demand for qualified professionals outweighs the supply of candidates with the technical skills to fill those job openings. In other words, companies are hiring, but there simply aren’t enough skilled workers available to step in. These gaps can emerge for a variety of reasons. Industries evolve, after all, and…
Use a Manufacturing Recruiter to Find Passive Job Candidates
In recent years, the global manufacturing industry has seen steady growth in a variety of ways, resulting from post-pandemic recovery to digital transformation, product and service innovation, sustainability initiatives, and strategic investments. The United States has experienced significant manufacturing growth driven by the same trends, particularly from infusions of capital from private investments and government…
Today’s Manufacturers Need a Strong Company Culture
As a senior talent recruiting partner specializing in manufacturing roles, I’m continually impressed to see how much goes into operating today’s manufacturing companies. Change, transformation, and investments are constant, from supplies and machinery to new technologies, machine upkeep and maintenance, and managing overhead, operating costs, training, and continuous improvement. It can be quite complex to…
2024 Technology Trends in the Construction Industry
ConTech, a broad range of construction technologies permeating the global construction industry, is becoming more expansive and widely adopted every year, with efficiency and safety among the top drivers of advancement. Staying current with developments and using the right technologies to your advantage in construction projects and construction management could make a dramatic difference in…
Trends in Mixed-Use Design, Construction, and Property Management
Real estate development is moving in new directions worldwide, with bursts of innovation driven by many factors. As a senior talent recruiter with Goodwin Recruiting, I want to highlight a few fast-evolving areas of the industry, in which there is intense demand for experienced and skilled talent across not only traditional roles that are essential,…
Tips for Attracting and Retaining Manufacturing Industry Talent
Today’s manufacturing companies are acutely aware of the ongoing shortage of talented workers with the right skills for their open jobs. This persistent reality, particularly surrounding skills gaps, leaves companies scrambling to fill crucial manufacturing jobs. Vacant positions that are key to sustaining business and supply chain continuity wreak havoc on production timelines, compromise quality,…
How to Improve SEO
Whether you’re looking to boost your online presence, build a website, or increase your site traffic over time, one thing you’re bound to hear is… improve your SEO! But what does that mean, and how do you do it? SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. It’s the practice of improving your website’s visibility and ranking…
The Pros and Cons of ChatGPT
Listen to this blog (9 min): The fastest-growing consumer app of all time has taken the world and internet by storm. ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, was launched by San Francisco-based OpenAI in November 2022. A mere two months later, it had already attracted 100 million users. By comparison, it took TikTok nine…
