Engineering and Staffing Resources

Welcome to Sterling’s resource library, which features the latest information on engineering, recruiting, hiring, career growth, trends, and events.

FAQs – Contract Employees

FAQs – Contract Employees

Many clients have questions about contract jobs and managing a contract workforce. Listed below are the top seven frequently asked questions Sterling Staffing receives.  #1 What is a contract employee?  According to Indeed, contract employees are individuals hired for...

4 Benefits of a Contract Workforce

4 Benefits of a Contract Workforce

Our clients often ask us, "what are the advantages of a contract workforce?" It's easy to understand this question given potential economic and labor market volatility, along with the short & long-term needs and expectations of candidates. Employers are looking...

Press Release: Sterling Engineering Announces New Baltimore Office

Press Release: Sterling Engineering Announces New Baltimore Office

WESTCHESTER, IL (June 21, 2022)    Sterling Engineering, an engineering project management and recruiting solutions provider, is pleased to announce the official opening of their new location in Baltimore, Maryland. Sterling Engineering is headquartered in...

Sterling is Named Best of Staffing for 2022

Sterling is Named Best of Staffing for 2022

Sterling is proud to announce that we have once again earned ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Diamond Award for Client and Talent, plus the Best of Staffing Employee award for internal employee satisfaction. ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Award is the only award in...

Introducing Girls to Engineering

Introducing Girls to Engineering

Sterling Engineering is proud to celebrate this year's "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day" as part of Engineers Week 2022. According to the Society of Women Engineers, male students express science and engineering career interest at twice the rate of young women....

Press Release: Joe Guzzardo Promoted to Utilities Division Manager

Press Release: Joe Guzzardo Promoted to Utilities Division Manager

WESTCHESTER, IL (July 20, 2021) --- Sterling Engineering, an engineering/technical talent and design/project management solutions company, announced today the promotion of Joe Guzzardo to Utilities Division Manager. Joe joined Sterling in 2013 as an Account Manager...

2021 Manufacturing Outlook

2021 Manufacturing Outlook

“Uncertainty” continues to be the theme for most U.S. manufacturers. Deloitte recently released their 2021 Manufacturing Industry Outlook which is based on their survey of more than 350 U.S. executives and other senior leaders this past November. Let’s break down...

8 Expert Tips for Virtual Meetings & Interviews

8 Expert Tips for Virtual Meetings & Interviews

For decades, in-person meetings and interviews have been standard practice. But in 2020, COVID-19 has changed all that. With today’s technology, we have been given a new opportunity to stay productive via online meetings and connect with even more talented individuals...

Celebrating 50 years of Engineering, Automation, Innovation

Celebrating 50 years of Engineering, Automation, Innovation

50 IS COMING! In appreciation of our clients and employees, Sterling kicked off its 50th anniversary celebrations last weekend in Itasca, IL at the Scottish Festival and Highland Games! Despite cool temperatures and occasional rain, multiple generations of Sterling...

Sterling Internships make a difference

Sterling Internships make a difference

While an internship does not guarantee you a job it will offer an opportunity for mentorship, excellent networking experience and a chance to learn about your chosen field from the inside. Offering internships is a great way to expose young adults to the brand....

Does your resume shout “Hire me”?

Does your resume shout “Hire me”?

Does Your Resume Shout "Hire Me"?   If you haven’t updated your resume in a while, it can be difficult to know where to start. What should you include on your resume and what should you be sure to omit? Well you’re in luck: We’ve put together some basic tips to...