HIRE AEC firms spend an average of $8,932 on each new hire – something that has been increasing over the past few years. Virtual work options and the cost of necessary technology may play a big part in that statistic.
◦ Treat this like a client pursuit: Create your interview and selection team led by the technical direct manager and make sure they have the following characteristics: great brand ambassadors; understand and represent firm culture; the people you would use to sell a project. ◦ Interview process: ask nothing on a resume; assign questions that divulge culture fit; ask for work samples if not confidential in nature. ◦ Two interviews max. Three interviews max for senior level and if possible. ◦ Remember someone else is likely courting your candidate so don’t delay.
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