As the hiring coordinator at Kittelson & Associates (KAI) I help many individuals learn about our firm and the transportation profession. Throughout the year, I talk with students from universities across the country who are seeking internships or full-time employment in transportation, practicing engineers and planners who are looking for new professional opportunities, and even individuals who are considering coming into the transportation profession from a different field altogether.
Choosing a career and company to work with is one of the most impacting decisions a person makes. This decision is important for both the individual and the employer because each company is unique, as is each candidate. Not every company will fit an individual the same way. The degree of "fit" ultimately translates to long-term professional success and satisfaction for both the individual and the company.
At KAI, the decision to hire a candidate is well thought-out and informed, weighed as carefully as the other important decisions we face in our personal and professional lives. We believe an effective hiring process involves information gathering, personal interaction, and interactions with multiple people in different settings. We strive to create an environment where individuals outside the firm can proactively take steps to learn about KAI, the opportunities available, and the potential for fit. Our goal is to work with individuals to collectively find the opportunity that fits them best, regardless of whether that opportunity is with us.
Interested in learning more about our approach to hiring, or any other topic? Send me an e-mail with your thoughts, comments, and questions. One of us will be happy to continue the dialogue.
