The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast

How Companies Can Attract Talented Engineers in a Labor Shortage with Tyler Wiggins


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Is the shortage of civil engineers only a lack of interest in the field by people, or have companies just been offering…well, too little? 🤔

In today’s episode, we interview Tyler Wiggins, an engineer turned recruiter that grew a small operation of only three people into a team of talented engineers in the solar industry.

Tyler dives into the big shortage of civil engineers hurting companies big time today…and the ONLY thing they can do to solve this problem.

Here's a hint… 👇

Offering what every other company offers is not gonna cut it. But what should companies do then, exactly? 🤔

Check out this episode to find out lots of ways companies can make their openings much more enticing to attract (and retain!) the civil engineers they desperately need!

TUNE IN TO LEARN:

  • The REAL reason why there are more jobs than Civil Engineers to fill them
  • What does it really take for firms to find and attract good engineers?
  • 3 strategies firms can use to attract more candidates that are real, talented ballers
  • An surprisingly simple way companies can make their openings way more enticing
  • A misconception about using a recruiter as a job seeker that you believe is true.
  • A real-life example of how a recruiter can land you a job that pays $175-225k
  • The biggest mistake companies make when working with a recruiter
  • 🤝 OUR PARTNERS:

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    ✅ RESOURCES MENTIONED:

    CEA Episode #116 (The Decline in Civil Engineering Programs)

    K2 SystemsCal Poly San Luis Obispo

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