Manufacturing & Engineering
Who Should You Watch in This Watershed Year of Entrepreneurship?
Everybody loves a success story, especially when we see a new player or entity leap from their early stages of development into a flourishing entrepreneur and startup company. There’s a whole lot of that going on right now, and new contenders are stepping out each day. Which entrepreneurs are making the biggest waves? Who…
Which Car Brands Are Shaking Up the Auto Industry?
Auto manufacturing has radically changed over the past two decades, driven by technological advancements and environmental challenges, such as climate change and the global pandemic. The impact of these factors has infused fresh competition and opportunities for ‘coopetition,’ in which manufacturers are creating strategic partnerships to seize new solutions, speed to market, and competitive advantages….
Fixing the Supply Chain Calls for Strong Leadership and Resilience
Covid-19, in conjunction with longstanding supply chain deficiencies, unleashed calamitous disruptions in domestic and international supply chains. The domino effects continue to reverberate throughout industries, financial markets, and directly to consumers who are paying higher prices and waiting longer to receive goods. The pandemic brought into stark and painful focus the challenges that have existed…
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…
