Manufacturing & Engineering
Talking Shop: An Interview With Eric Goodwin – President, Goodwin Recruiting
Original article posted by Industrial Machinery Digest, By Russ Willcutt – November 1, 2021 When a manufacturing company comes to you needing help in recruiting employees, how does the process begin? We have approximately 200 representatives in the field. We make a point of contracting with local reps so that they’ll already be familiar with…
Where Are Green Jobs Growing?
The world is at a tipping point on climate change, with related events affecting more than 1 in 4 organizations globally, according to the Deloitte Global 2021 Climate Check report. The public sector, consumer, and life sciences/healthcare industries are the most worried about business impacts, with more than 80% of their executives voicing apprehension about the…
3 Ways You Can Create a More Applicant-Friendly Manufacturing Recruiting Process
Times change, and gone are the days of employers approaching manufacturing recruiting with a “my way or the highway” attitude. Job seekers now expect reciprocal respect and make snap judgments about company culture based on the application and hiring processes. Fortunately, there are ways organizations can create more applicant-friendly manufacturing recruiting processes. Here are three…
Make the Change: How to Transition Into the World of Industrial Recruiting
Human beings are hard-wired to appreciate consistency. Whether it’s morning coffee or an evening workout, most people crave stable schedules and lives. Therefore, it’s no wonder many industrial recruiting professionals are reluctant to make significant career changes. Why would they? The truth is there are many opportunities for industrial professionals seeking something other than a…
Build a Better Resume: Get a Better Manufacturing Job With These Helpful Tips
Writing a resume can be frustrating for manufacturing and engineering professionals. Many workers feel that being good at one’s job should be enough. As the saying goes, the proof is in the pudding. Unfortunately, prospective employers don’t know if someone is good until later in the interview process. Fair or not, landing a great manufacturing…
3 Reasons to Partner With Industrial Recruiting Firms
Manufacturing is on the rebound in the United States, which is great news for thousands of companies and workers! However, a lack of qualified job applicants is limiting output for many organizations. While people with the necessary skills are thrilled with their higher wages, companies are struggling to find people with the right competencies. Fortunately,…
Exploring the Day-To-Day Life of a CNC Machinist
Anybody who’s traveled knows we sometimes create images of places in our minds that later turn out to be far different in reality. That faraway paradise might actually be an industrial seaport with a few scattered palm trees. The same is true for people considering a career as a CNC machinist. It’s easy to get…
4 Ways a Manufacturing Staffing Agency Can Cut Down Your Hiring Time!
Most engineering and manufacturing leaders are well aware of the economic principle of “opportunity cost.” Or a term often used in everyday language is, “Time is money.” But even the savviest businesspeople sometimes forget to apply the rule to employee recruitment campaigns. Time-to-hire is absolutely critical for any successful company. Partnering with a manufacturing staffing agency is…
Looking For a New Opportunity? Learn About the Top Traits Needed To Become a Manufacturing Recruiter
It seems everybody is talking about today’s amazing job market and the implications for workers and businesses. But there’s another little-discussed benefit that’s worth serious consideration. Now’s a great time for somebody seeking to secure her first manufacturing recruiter position! Recruiting can be very rewarding, both financially and professionally. But as with any serious job, it’s not for everyone. Honest…
New Year, New You: Learn How a Manufacturing Recruiting Firm Can Help Achieve Your Career Goals This Year
An old saying goes, “Strike while the iron’s hot.” When it comes to your manufacturing or engineering career, now’s the time to act. In fact, a job market like this sometimes only comes around twice a century! Your best career partner could be with a manufacturing recruiting firm. Professionals have different reasons for changing jobs. But whatever the motivation,…
