Nordstrom Williams

You hired someone amazing.

Three months later, they're gone.

What happened?

Probably not what you think.

Our latest post breaks down why technical training without personal connection is a retention disaster—and the simple daily habits that make people actually want to stay.

Read the full story:

https://nordstromwilliams.com/employers/the-onboarding-mistake-thats-costingyour-company-top-talent/

I had to tell a project accountant with 15 years of solid experience that his resume was working against him. Here is the brutal truth: it was 4 pages long and I couldn't find a single quantified achievement.

As an architecture, engineering, and construction industry recruiter with 25+ years in this industry. I see talented people who should have managers scrambling to schedule interviews — heck, ready to hire them on the spot — but instead their resumes are getting tossed aside faster than yesterday's coffee. I just wrote a deep-dive post breaking down exactly why stellar candidates are disappearing into the resume black hole. Here's what you'll discover:

- The 6-second rule that's make-or-break for your resume (and most people fail it)

- Real examples of resume red flags that make hiring managers hit delete instantly

- My proven makeover formula that turns your resume into an interview appointment.

The harsh reality? Your resume isn't just competing with other candidates, it's competing for those precious 6 seconds of attention. And if you're not winning that battle, your 14 years of project accounting expertise doesn't matter.

Check it out here:

The Resume Red Flags That Make AEC Executives Hit Delete Frustrated with your resume not getting noticed? Discover how to transform it and land interviews in architecture and engineering.

We had a great turn-out for the October NAWIC meeting at the John Kam Malt House on Hertel Ave as guests of Construction. Great multi-use restoration project for this historic building!

Discover how to go beyond traditional learning styles and leverage evidence-based training strategies to boost your team's performance. Learn practical methods to foster continuous learning and innovation within your team from our new post on our blog!

Beyond Learning Styles: Enhancing Team Performance in Engineering and Architecture Find out why learning styles may not lead to better outcomes for teams. Explore new insights for more effective team management.