Contract Engineering: Start and Build a New Career - Softcover

Watlington, Amanda G.; Radeloff, Roger L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0070684987 ISBN 13: 9780070684980

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US, 1997

Synopsis

This work shows how "downsized" or independent-minded engineers can tap into the career option of contract engineering. It provides "real world" recommendations on how to develop a steady career based on contract employment, and offers tips on choosing an employment agency.

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From the Back Cover

Make today's new employment paradigm work for you. If you're an engineer or manager, you've noticed the change: contract engineering is growing apace while staff employment shrinks. This unique resource tells you how to make this paradigm shift work for you, whether you're hiring or looking for an engineering job (or expect to have to). The only practical guide to focus on the concerns and needs of engineers and managers. Contract Engineering shows both sides how to use this new paradigm to achieve win-win results. This indispensable, comprehensive guide: shows engineers how to: connect with contract staffing firms with guidance on writing resumes and interviewing; evaluate contracting prospects and choose the right jobs; and take a proactive career approach that uses contract employment to maximum advantage. Gives managers the tools to: determine how and when to use contract and contingent staff; ensure optimal productivity from those workers; select a solid staffing provider and make it a strategic alliance; and accurately assess contract worker performance for the benefit of the company, the staffing firm, and employees. With instructive case histories, personalizable worksheets, and contact information on contract employment firms nationwide, Contract Engineering gives you the motivation, strategies, and resources that enable you to prosper professionally and personally in this dynamic and flexible new industrial environment.

About the Author

Amanda G. Watlington is Assistant Professor of Business and Marketing at Terra Community College in Fremont, Ohio. She is a consultant in business strategy development, Total Quality Management, and marketing with the Internet. Ms. Watlington has written numerous articles on evolving business strategies and business solutions, and lectures on TQM and the applications of new technologies in business and education. Roger L. Radeloff is President and CEO of ITS Technologies, Inc., which provides technical and professional staffing, consulting, and outsourcing services to major corporations. A registered professional engineer in Ohio and California, he has been involved with many engineering firms as owner, principal, and consultant. Mr. Radeloff received the Small Business Administration’s Ohio Business Innovator of the Year Award in 1987, was a nominee in 1994, and was a finalist for the 1996 Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0070684987
• ISBN 13: 9780070684980
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272