Listening First: Helping an Engineer Find the Right Match

By Hires Group
Published:July 1, 2025
Categories: Success Stories

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Background

We were working with a Water/Wastewater Engineer who had just earned his licence and was ready for the next step.

In today’s market, engineers with his skills are in high demand. Opportunities were everywhere.

The Challenge

By the time we spoke, he’d already engaged with three other staffing firms. The experience had left him confused and exhausted.

Other recruiters were pressuring him to accept their roles. The process had become so draining he was close to giving up altogether.

Our Approach

We took a different route: understanding what mattered most to him.

Family came first. He wanted balance — time with his young children, strong healthcare for his family, and fair pay to support them.

Instead of sending his résumé to every client possible, we handpicked two firms we knew could deliver on those priorities. We presented clear, upfront details on benefits, salary, and hybrid policies.

And when it came time to choose between our role and another offer, we didn’t oversell. We encouraged him to weigh the pros and cons and make the best decision for his family.

The Results

He secured a role that gave him exactly what he wanted:
✅ Two days working from home
✅ A 40-hour work week guaranteed
✅ Comprehensive healthcare for his family

The salary was similar to the other offers — but the package was the best fit for him and his family.

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