Engineering and Staffing Resources
Welcome to Sterling’s resource library, which features the latest information on engineering, recruiting, hiring, career growth, trends, and events.
![Mark Howard – Senior Executive Vice President](https://www.sterling-engineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mark-howard-headshot-BG1.png)
Mark Howard – Senior Executive Vice President
Mark Howard has been appointed Senior Executive Vice President of Sterling Engineering. WESTCHESTER, ILLINOIS – August 14, 2023 – Sterling Engineering, an engineering project management and recruiting solutions provider, today announced that Mark Howard would step...
![Innovative Solutions for the Shortage of Qualified Maintenance Technicians](https://www.sterling-engineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/maintenance_tech_web.jpg)
Innovative Solutions for the Shortage of Qualified Maintenance Technicians
In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, the role of maintenance technicians is becoming more critical than ever. These skilled professionals are the backbone of ensuring smooth operations, enhancing productivity, and preventing costly downtime. However,...
![Popular IT and Cybersecurity Certifications: Requirements and Benefits](https://www.sterling-engineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/itcybercertblog.jpg)
Popular IT and Cybersecurity Certifications: Requirements and Benefits
In the fast-paced field of IT and Cybersecurity, certifications play a crucial role in validating professionals' skills and expertise. These certifications provide industry recognition, enhance job prospects, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning. This...
![Tackling the Skills Shortage: Food and Beverage Industry](https://www.sterling-engineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/food-manufacturing.jpg)
Tackling the Skills Shortage: Food and Beverage Industry
The food and beverage manufacturing industry is vital in meeting the global demand for consumable products. However, this sector faces a significant challenge: a skills shortage. The shortage of skilled workers hinders business growth and innovation. We'll discuss...
![Solving the IT Skills Gap](https://www.sterling-engineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IT-skills.jpg)
Solving the IT Skills Gap
The Information Technology (IT) industry is driving innovation and shaping how we do business but faces a significant skills shortage. Companies must address the skills gap to ensure sustainable growth and progress as technology evolves rapidly. We will explore...
![Job Loss: Building Resilience & Overcoming Challenges](https://www.sterling-engineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Laid-Off-Infographic-01-1080x675.jpg)
Job Loss: Building Resilience & Overcoming Challenges
Losing a job through a layoff can be an incredibly difficult and emotionally trying experience that affects individuals in profound ways. Beyond the immediate financial implications, being laid off can have far-reaching effects that permeate various aspects of our...
![Building and Enhancing Your Personal Brand: A Guide to Becoming a Standout Job Candidate](https://www.sterling-engineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/build-brand.jpg)
Building and Enhancing Your Personal Brand: A Guide to Becoming a Standout Job Candidate
With a highly competitive job market, it is essential to go beyond just having a well-crafted resume and impressive qualifications. Building and enhancing your personal brand can significantly impact your chances of standing out as a candidate and landing your dream...
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Top Hiring Trends
What Top Talent is Seeking. The hiring process has undergone significant changes in recent years, with new technologies and practices emerging to help find and attract top talent. Here are the top hiring trends shaping the job market today. Diversity, Equity, and...
![Engineers Week 2023 – Creating the Future](https://www.sterling-engineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DiscoverE_EngineersWeek_VERT-1-930x675.jpg)
Engineers Week 2023 – Creating the Future
Sterling Engineering is proud to celebrate Engineers Week 2023, which runs from February 19 to 25. This year’s theme — Creating the Future — recognizes how engineers play a vital role in innovating solutions to global challenges that impact future generations....
![Sterling wins ClearlyRated’s 2023 Best of Staffing client, employee, and talent awards for service excellence.](https://www.sterling-engineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/bestinstaffing-1080x476.png)
Sterling wins ClearlyRated’s 2023 Best of Staffing client, employee, and talent awards for service excellence.
Press Release Fewer than 2% of all staffing agencies in the U.S. and Canada earn the Best of Staffing designation for Client and Talent Satisfaction, and fewer than 1% earn Best of Staffing for Employee Satisfaction. WESTCHESTER, ILLINOIS – FEBRUARY 7, 2023 –...
![Top Contingent Workforce Services Company for 2022](https://www.sterling-engineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Sterling-Engineering-Award-Recovered-01-2.jpg)
Top Contingent Workforce Services Company for 2022
Sterling proudly announces that Manage HR Magazine has recognized us as a Top Contingent Workforce Services Company. Thank you to all our dedicated employees who work daily to provide the best service to our clients, candidates, and fellow employees. Manage HR...
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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...
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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](https://www.sterling-engineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/shutterstock_1021899829-1080x675.jpg)
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 Engineering is Highlighted in Nicor Gas Diverse Business Spotlight](https://www.sterling-engineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Diverse-Business-Spotlight.png)
Sterling Engineering is Highlighted in Nicor Gas Diverse Business Spotlight
Sterling Engineering is honored to be featured by Nicor Gas in their Diverse Business Spotlight. The feature was written as follows: The company For over 50 years, Sterling Engineering has provided technical workforce solutions through engineering, project management,...
![Sterling is Named Best of Staffing for 2022](https://www.sterling-engineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/BOS.png)
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...
![Press Release: Joshua Bocek Joins Sterling as Director of Recruiting](https://www.sterling-engineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Josh-B-FINAL-400-×-400-px.png)
Press Release: Joshua Bocek Joins Sterling as Director of Recruiting
WESTCHESTER, IL (3/15/22)—Sterling Engineering, an engineering project management and recruiting solutions provider, today announced that Joshua Bocek has joined the firm as Director of Recruiting. Joshua Bocek brings 18 years of recruiting experience to Sterling,...
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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....