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5 Tips for Starting Q3 Strong

July 27, 2023

You are starting Q3, substantially impacting the rest of your fiscal year. What your manufacturing firm accomplishes in the next three months affects your bottom line. As a result, you should start planning and implementing your Q3 goals now. These tips can help. Implement these five tips for starting Q3 strong. 1. Review Your Previous…

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4 Interview Questions You Should Be Able to Answer as a Manufacturing Engineer

December 29, 2022

Your interview for a manufacturing engineer role requires preparation. You will be asked questions to assess your technical skills, business sense, and operational knowledge of manufacturing processes. As a result, you should practice answering potential interview questions. This increases your odds of advancing in the hiring process. Answering the following interview questions can help you…

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How to Contribute to a Company’s Culture of Safety

September 29, 2022

Developing a culture of safety needs to be every manufacturing employee’s top priority. Maintaining a safe work environment reduces the risks of illness and injury among team members. This saves individuals and the company time and money on employee absences, medical expenses, and related issues. Promoting a culture of safety needs to be a mindset…

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How to Prevent Your Own Burnout at Work

September 15, 2022

Chronic stress is the main cause of employee burnout. Ongoing exposure to high levels of stress typically results in feeling tired, lacking motivation, and not wanting to work. If left untreated, chronic stress can lead to physical and mental health concerns. Examples include headaches, stomachaches, anxiety, and depression. Fortunately, there are steps you can take…

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In a Hiring Crunch? Connectology Can Help You Find These Professionals!

September 8, 2022

Connectology was established in 2007 by experienced recruitment professionals who excel at placing talent. We work out of our St. Croix Valley office to serve manufacturing companies in the upper Midwest. Our Contingent, Engaged, and Retained Services provide customized solutions to meet our clients’ manufacturing talent needs. We work with individual contributors, managers, directors, vice…

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3 Benefits of Partnering with Connectology for Your Staffing and Recruitment Needs

August 4, 2022

Are you looking for a manufacturing staffing and recruiting partner to fill your hiring needs? If so, you’re in the right place! Since 2007, Connectology has been placing manufacturing talent in the Upper Midwest. Our process, expectations, and confidentiality help us stand out and get results. Discover three ways that partnering with Connectology lets you…

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6 Tips to Help You Land Your Dream Manufacturing Engineer Job

May 26, 2022

Preparation plays a key role in the success of your job search. This is especially important when looking to secure your dream manufacturing engineer job. The more you customize your resume, research the company, and practice answering interview questions, the greater your odds of being offered the job. Implement these six tips to help secure…

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The Guide to a Manufacturing Engineer Career

March 31, 2022

A manufacturing engineer helps companies design materials and parts and improve manufacturing systems. Because of the advanced skills needed for this job, a college degree typically is required. Due to the high demand for engineers, this is an attractive option for a career path. You should be able to work in a variety of roles…

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How to Properly Respond to a Job Offer by Email

March 17, 2022

After you receive a verbal job offer, you likely will receive an email with the written offer. Whether you read over the information and decide to accept or decline the offer, request more information, or negotiate, you need to respond in a reasonable amount of time. Knowing what to include and some suggested formats for…

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Should You Hire the Overqualified Candidate?

February 3, 2022

When you have a role that is hard to fill, you may be tempted to hire any highly skilled applicant who shows interest. However, if you bring them aboard right away, you may run into problems down the road. Because there are advantages and disadvantages to hiring an overqualified applicant, be sure to think about…

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