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…
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…
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,…
Baby Boomers Are Retiring! Learn How Manufacturing Recruiters Are Narrowing the Talent Gap
When WWII finally ended in the mid-1940s, the baby boomers officially took center stage. Often known for leading the 1960s counter-culture, this generation also spearheaded modern American manufacturing and technological development. But, after several decades of service, many are now calling it quits, and manufacturing recruiters are trying to pick up the pieces with cutting-edge…
Find Your Niche: How an Engineering Recruiting Firm Can Help Decide What Sector of Engineering is Right for You
Engineering usually attracts highly intelligent people. Many engineers could have excelled in a number of pursuits, yet they chose to focus on a profession that blends complex thinking with pragmatism. Yet, there are still several paths that can be taken within the field itself that an engineering recruiting firm can help find! Some newer mechanical…
