6 tips for recruiting talented engineers

Jan. 14, 2014
These are the traits to look for in talent and questions to ask candidates.

Many countries are still undergoing an unemployment crisis, but the need for skilled engineering professionals has not slowed down. The demand for engineering positions continues to grow as employers struggle to find qualified candidates.

Tom Reddon, forklift specialist for National Forklift Exchange, says some companies are anticipating a 60% loss in their workforce to retirement in the next 10 years. This article from Plant Engineering provides a list of six tips for prospective employers looking for qualified candidates. The list includes traits to look for in talent, questions to ask them and how to retain top talent.

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