subject: What do Engineering recruiters look for in candidates? [print this page] What do Engineering recruiters look for in candidates?
There are also many experienced engineers out there who are unsure about what modern engineering companies are looking for. Requirements may have changed slightly since they were last looking for a job and they need to keep themselves up to date with the industry.
One way to do this is to do some research online by looking at industry websites, blogs, articles, news and discussion forums. If you engage with other engineers on discussion forums then you will be able to get some inside information on jobs and personal experiences during the recruitment process.
Here are a few things that engineering recruiters look for when they are searching for high quality engineering candidates. Firstly, they look for candidates that are able to demonstrate a high level of technical skills. This could come from previous jobs, hobbies or even from modules studied during a degree. Make sure that you are aware of the modules that you have studied and which of them are relevant to the job you are applying for.
They will also be looking for a high level of experience. If you are just starting your career then it might be helpful to get some work experience or considering taking a year out of your degree to get some practical experience. It is important that candidates are highly qualified, passionate about engineering and have good problem solving skills.
However, it is important to bear in mind that engineering recruiters are not just looking to find out what skills you have. If they are a good recruitment company then they will also be interested in what it is that you are looking for. It is in their best interests to obtain this information otherwise they will pass the wrong candidates over to employers. They will ask you about which area of engineering to you want to specialise in, what projects you are motivated by and which area of the country you wish to work in.
You should spend some time thinking about these points before you approach a recruitment company. It is certainly useful to think carefully about what sort of engineering projects you would find interesting. For example, do you want to work on construction projects that benefit the community or are you quite happy to build large corporate constructions? It will help the recruiters and possibly help you get a job faster if you really know what you want to do.
