2024 Salary Report for Engineering Professionals

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Engineering companies are on the lookout for qualified, reliable professionals in 2024. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of engineers is projected to grow by 4.0 percent, adding about 65,000 new jobs. With increasing demand in industrial automation, sustainability, and cybersecurity, wages remain competitive for engineers with the right skills and experience. High-demand…

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From Blueprint to Reality: Design Your Industrial Automation Career

Reading Time: 3 minutes This Expert Exchange session featured a conversation with Kelly VP of Engineering, Mark Saltrelli, who provided valuable insights into the latest trends and exciting opportunities within the Industrial Automation industry. Here’s what you missed: Market trends: Gain a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape of Industrial Automation and how these changes are impacting career opportunities. Job…

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Mythbusters: Breaking Down the Walls Between Recruiters and Talent in STEM.

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Reading Time: 5 minutes The world of science, engineering, and technology is always changing, driven by brilliant minds pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Yet, even in this high-powered domain, one thing remains shockingly stagnant: the perception of recruiters. Often cast as robots simply shuffling resumes or gatekeepers guarding your dream jobs—in fact, recruiters face a mountain of myths…

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The 2024 Job Market Outlook for Engineering Professionals

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Engineering offers some of the most advanced and innovative work available today. Ready to make a change in your career? The job market is always evolving, so stay informed and make the best decision you can for your area of expertise. Read on for some insight and tips from the experts at hiring experts.  The…

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Gene Guilkey’s story is a study in grit and determination.

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Reading Time: 2 minutes It’s also a study in how reinventing yourself can lead to new and exciting life chapters—and how Gene’s relationship with Kelly made this possible. A senior airman in the U.S. Air Force during the 1980s, Gene did what most parents would do: he put his family ahead of himself, and resumed his education only after…

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Aleece Kreiner – An instrument engineer with a bright future

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Reading Time: 2 minutes And it all began while she was still a co-op student at her alma mater, Saginaw Valley State University. There she met Tiffany, a Kelly® recruiter, at a college job fair. Aleece was immediately impressed by Tiffany’s friendly and open demeanor, which was why she followed up on that initial meeting and sent in her…

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5 Ways to Stand Out in the Evolving STEM Job Market

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Thinking about a job change? Given the fewer number of available STEM roles and layoffs happening today—be sure to make it count. Science, engineering, and technology are the most dynamic forces propelling our world into the future. In these ever-changing disciplines, the ebb and flow of innovation and evolution never ends. That constant change is…

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3 Behavioral Questions You’ll Hear in an Engineering Interview

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Reading Time: 4 minutes If you are an engineer preparing for a job interview, chances are you will encounter behavioral interview questions. The behavioral interview allows a hiring manager to gain an in-depth understanding of your engineering experience and how you will fit on the team.  Behavioral interviews also give you an opportunity to highlight your expertise and speak…

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Top Engineering Skill Sets and Certifications

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Engineers are in high demand. The average unemployment for engineering professionals stands at a mere 2.9 percent, while for all occupations, that number is 3.7 percent. What’s more: There are three times as many open engineering jobs as there are candidates. So what are some of the most important trends regarding skill sets and certifications…

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