Megan Carty, Recruiter, Author at Automationtechies

“Why do you want to work for us?”

“Why do you want to work for us?” is a staple question that many employers ask candidates during an interview.

However, Alan Carty, President & CEO of Automationtechies, does not feel this question is appropriate to ask when dealing with recruited candidates.

So what should employers ask instead? In this post, Alan shares his suggested approach as well as how frequently he sees this situation actually being a problem, his thoughts on the best recruiting practices for this market, and his outlook on what 2021 will hold.

Megan Carty, Recruiter2021-03-01T19:30:09+00:00March 1st, 2021|Hiring|1 Comment

The Growing Use of Technology in Manufacturing

Advancements in technology are quickly changing the landscape of virtually every industry, especially that of manufacturing. Modern advances are enabling factory operators to streamline production processes, innovate at a faster pace than ever before, and deliver higher quality products to meet changing demands.

Because of the versatility of these technologies, there are a number of areas within manufacturing where the tech is being harnessed.

An infographic is included that highlights some of the current and emerging trends.

Megan Carty, Recruiter2021-02-26T16:19:56+00:00February 26th, 2021|Engineering, Industrial Automation|1 Comment

Automationtechies Agrees: Now is an Unprecedented Opportunity to Hire Great Talent

“Now is an unprecedented opportunity to hire great talent” may seem like an unlikely phrase to hear given the tremendous changes that are happening worldwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But it’s actually the title of the latest article from Claudio Fernández-Aráoz, an executive fellow at Harvard Business School, who makes a compelling case to seize the moment in hiring great people.

At Automationtechies, we agree with this observation and have experienced it first hand within our own organization and with our recruiting clients.

If your organization is equipped to hire for lasting greatness, now is the time!

Megan Carty, Recruiter2020-12-13T16:16:12+00:00December 13th, 2020|Hiring|0 Comments

Want The Job? Avoid These 10 Resume Mistakes!

Steer clear of these resume mistakes to increase your chances of landing an interview for that great new job.

Megan Carty, Recruiter2020-10-06T19:49:35+00:00October 6th, 2020|Career Tips|0 Comments

COVID-19 Has Forced a Change That Will Likely Have a Positive Long-term Effect

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, an unprecedented number of professionals are working remotely and companies are ditching their office spaces to cut costs.

Unlike most business-related COVID-caused consequences, this one actually has the potential to be a huge positive opportunity area for businesses and job seekers alike, by expanding the scope of their search — for talent and job opportunities, respectively — beyond the region of a physical office.

Megan Carty, Recruiter2021-02-17T18:56:19+00:00October 5th, 2020|Career Tips, Hiring|1 Comment

About Megan Carty, Recruiter

“Why do you want to work for us?”

The Growing Use of Technology in Manufacturing

Automationtechies Agrees: Now is an Unprecedented Opportunity to Hire Great Talent

Want The Job? Avoid These 10 Resume Mistakes!

COVID-19 Has Forced a Change That Will Likely Have a Positive Long-term Effect