AQRA International’s Post

Job ghosting can have significant implications for job seekers. As a graduate civil engineer, I've faced the challenge of applying for positions, attending interviews, and then experiencing complete silence. This lack of communication disrupts career planning, creates uncertainty, and can be demoralizing. Clear and timely feedback in the hiring process is crucial to maintain a positive experience for all parties involved. #JobGhosting #Professionalism #JobSearch #Engineering

As a dedicated civil engineering recruiter for nearly 27 years now, I've had the pleasure of connecting with incredible professionals in the field. I understand that not everyone is actively job hunting, and that's absolutely okay! Here's where your unique network power comes in. 💪 Have you ever thought about the impact you can make by referring someone in your network to a fantastic opportunity? 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫? 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬: You might know someone who is ready to take the next step in their career but hasn't actively started the job search. 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤: By connecting the right talent with great opportunities, you contribute to building a stronger professional community. Here are the two responses I typically receive when asking for a referral: 🤔 "I don't know anyone looking for a job." 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘰𝘬𝘢𝘺! 𝘙𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯'𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘐𝘵'𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸. 🤔 "If I knew someone like that I'd hire them myself." 𝘍𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤! 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘺𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘮...𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘴𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘺, 𝘦𝘵𝘤. 𝘚𝘰 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘦-𝘵𝘩𝘦-𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯! 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬! 👉🏼Elevate someone's career 👉🏼Strengthen our professional community 👉🏼Create win-win opportunities Let's collaborate and unlock new possibilities together! 💼 If you know someone who fits the bill for any opportunities you see on our website or is ready for a new challenge, drop me a message. Your network's potential is limitless! 🚀 #CivilEngineering #CivilEngineeringJobs #CivilEngineer #CareerOpportunities #NetworkingMagic #ReferralsMatter

Seeking real connection in recruitment? 🤝 There's power in the personal touch. 💡 Amidst our fast-paced world, a reminder: meeting face-to-face still matters, especially in our field. Why? It forges trust, enhances understanding, and captures those non-verbal cues that screens often miss. I hate just being a voice at the other end of a phone, or a name behind an email... I am a real human! One that wants to find the right career for you. For us in construction recruitment in Scotland, where projects are tangible, so should our relationships be. Interviews and meetings in person allow a genuine sense of a candidate's presence—vital for roles built on teamwork and hands-on skill. So, how about we step out from behind our screens and into real life? ☕ Let's discuss opportunities over coffee! If you're interested in discussing a new career or simply want an update on what the market is like in the civil engineering sector in Scotland then drop me a message and let's get a date in the diary! #PersonalTouch #RecruitmentStrategy #MeetForCoffee

If a recruiter gets upset or angry with you for not taking a job offer through them then they're not working in your interest. Full stop. This should be a huge red flag for any candidate. I've worked with dozens of candidates a second and even third time on their jobsearch after they've taken an alternative role via another recruiter, or even taken a counter-offer to stay with their current employer after swearing nothing could ever keep them there. As recently as last month, I helped to place a Civil Engineer in Liverpool 2 whole years after they took a counter-offer. I actually placed them in the exact same company they originally rejected. The only reason this could happen and they felt they could re-approach me is because, as a recruiter, you have to accept people's reasoning and you have to trust them. It's their job, their life, and they're the one who has to attend the job every day for the next 3, 5 or 10 years. And sometimes the role or the timing just isn't right. People aren't commodities. If you want a no-pressure, personalised jobsearch specific to your needs, please feel free to send me an enquiry. #civilengineering #structuralengineering #jobhunt #designengineering

  Thinking of accepting a counteroffer? Read this first! Keeping with the theme of changing jobs in the new year, especially within the Civil Construction/Geotechnical space, we must also consider the counteroffer situation.   While counter-offers may seem appealing, it's crucial to weigh the pros and cons. Accepting such an offer might not always be advisable, and here's why:   Trust Issues: Embracing a counteroffer can raise questions about loyalty and commitment, potentially straining professional relationships.   Project Dynamics: In Geotechnical engineering, project diversity is immense. If your desire to change stems from project-related concerns, a counteroffer may not address the need for varied challenges and professional networking.   Temporary Solutions: Counteroffers are often temporary solutions. Once the immediate threat of losing you subsides, employers may resume their search for a replacement, impacting job stability. The demand for geotechnical engineers can vary based on economic factors and regional construction activity. Accepting a counteroffer may not protect you from potential layoffs or shifts in market demand that could impact job stability.   Unresolved Issues: A counteroffer might not resolve underlying issues with the work environment, management, or career growth opportunities. Geotechnical work often involves both office and fieldwork, and a counteroffer might not provide the desired exposure.   Career Development: Accepting a counteroffer may delay long-term career development, potentially missing out on growth opportunities that a new position could offer. Geotechnical work often requires specialized skills. If you have a unique set of skills or expertise that is in demand in the market, a counteroffer might not provide the same level of recognition and opportunities that a new position could offer.   Future Job Searches: Consider the impact on your reputation in the job market. The geotechnical space is interconnected, and a counteroffer may raise questions about commitment from potential future employers.   Cultural Fit: If the reason for leaving is rooted in company culture or values, a counteroffer is unlikely to address these fundamental issues.   Financial Impact: While a counteroffer may come with financial perks, assess the long-term impact on future negotiations and whether it compensates for missed opportunities in a new role.   No Guaranteed Improvement: Promises made during a counteroffer may not materialize. Evaluate whether the changes outlined are realistic and sustainable.   Before accepting a counteroffer in the geotechnical market, assess how well it addresses the industry-specific factors prompting your job change. Seek advice from geotechnical professionals and understand market dynamics for an informed decision.

👤 It’s a busy day for the buildout talent team who are undertaking career consultations with a wide range of construction professionals considering their next opportunity. 📱 We’ve opened up additional slots across the remainder of the week for a 30-minute discovery call where we can discuss what’s important to you in your next role to consider a move and align your preferences to our many opportunities. Not seeking a move immediately, but would like to see what’s out there for when the time is right for you? No problem! Let’s have an introductory chat and we can have you in mind for when your ideal opportunity comes up, or when you decide the time is right to explore your next step. So, if you’re looking for progression in your construction career or just want to speak to a talent team that care about what’s important to you in your next move and have the client relationships to make that happen... 👇 Book a fully confidential career consultation via the link in the comment section, or reach out to our talent team on 0121 740 0745 to arrange the session. 🔜 Let’s buildout your career… #buildout #construction #buildoutyourcareer #constructionjobs

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URGENT ENGINEERING SKILLS SHORTAGE IN PERTH... We constantly see in the media that there is an Engineering skills shortage in Perth. Are you making the most of this shortage to land your dream job before it's too late? Despite these news reports, are you getting frustrated that you cannot seem to get your foot in the door to land your dream job during this jobs boom? There are a lot of new engineers in Perth who are making the most of this jobs boom, and securing high paying dream jobs. Whilst others seem to be struggling despite having the skills, and grades (and experience). That's because the job markets look for specific skillsets in their candidates, beyond just grades. You need the following: 1) a ROBUST STRATEGY that allows your CV and cover letter to make it to the top of the applicants pile and gets you a job interview; 2) a ROBUST STRATEGY that allows you to make a long lasting impression at your interview and gets you a job offer; 3) a ROBUST STRATEGY that allows you to start your career on the right foot, and allows you to accelerate your career into higher roles and higher salary band. Do you have a robust strategy to make the most of this skills shortage? Because the skills shortage won't last forever. Take action before it's too late! #engineering #professionaldevelopment #career #university #curtinuniversity #edithcowanuniversity #uwa #youngprofessionals #careergrowth #uwaguild #curtinguild #murdochuniversity #murdochguild #mentoring #cityofperth #engineeringgraduate #curtinengineering #ecuengineering #perthengineering #engineeringgraduates #engineeringinstituteoftechnology #engineersaustralia

A Comprehensive Civil Engineering Job Interview Guide with 300 Interview Questions and Answers PDF eBook Our eBook is your one-stop solution, offering a wide range of interview questions covering the fundamentals, as well as specialized topics such as geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, and construction management. Here's a sneak peek of what you'll find inside: 1.    Introduction: A comprehensive overview of the eBook, outlining its purpose and what to expect as you navigate through the wealth of information provided. 2.    Preparing for the Interview: A step-by-step guide to researching the company and position, understanding the interview process, and reviewing essential civil engineering concepts. 3.    300 Interview Questions and Answers: Our core offering a meticulously curated collection of 300 civil engineering interview questions, each accompanied by detailed answers to help you confidently tackle any challenge during your interview. 4.    Interview Tips and Techniques: Expert advice on professional presentation, effective communication skills, handling nerves and staying confident, as well as asking questions and closing the interview. 5.    Post-Interview Follow-up: Guidance on the importance of sending a thank-you email and tips for crafting a thoughtful and impactful thank-you note. 6.    Conclusion: A summary of the key takeaways reiterates the importance of thorough preparation for civil engineering job interviews. 7.    Further Reading and Resources: An extensive list of recommended resources, including books, online courses, professional associations, and industry blogs, for deepening your knowledge and staying up-to-date with the latest trends. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dNDPD9pk

Ever wondered why some CVs leap out and others don't? Here's the secret sauce to make yours the star of the show! 🌟 Firstly, clarity is king. Ensure your CV is crisp, with a clear structure. Use headings and bullet points (✅) to guide the reader through your professional journey. Tailor your CV to highlight the skills and experience that align with the job you're applying for. This shows you're not just looking for any job, but THE job. Next, achievements over duties. It's not just about what you did, but how well you did it. Quantify your successes with numbers and outcomes. This could be anything from 'increased sales by 20%' to 'reduced customer complaints by 15%'. Numbers pop! Personalise your profile. A short, sharp summary at the top of your CV can set the tone. This is your elevator pitch - make it count. Show your passion for the industry and what makes you a unique asset. But here's the kicker - even the best of us can miss the mark. That's where Vector Recruitment Solutions comes in. We're not just about finding you a job; we're about carving out your career. We can help finesse your CV to ensure it not only stands out but also truly represents who you are and what you can bring to the table. If you're in Highways, Utilities, Civil Engineering, Drainage, Environmental, or Construction and thinking about your next career move, let's talk. Drop us a line for a confidential chat about how we can help you navigate the job market and connect you with opportunities that match your ambitions. Ready to make your mark? Get in touch at vectorsolutions.co.uk. #CVTips #CareerGrowth #InfrastructureJobs