Engineering the right candidate

The article outlines why the recruitment of top managers can be beset with problems. In common with most industry sectors, engineering companies know what they want from job candidates - the highest calibre of person they can attract. Engineering concerns are looking for the most talented individuals who possess a broad range of skills and who can fulfil the expanded roles open to them as companies seek to cut payrolls. This scenario has created an unusual situation, one in which engineering candidates are both extremely marketable and difficult to attract. It also means that the best are in the top jobs and if they can be persuaded to look elsewhere, they become prime targets for counter offers as their current employers seek to retain them. Not an easy business, recruiting.