The engineering sector comprises many different areas of business. Energy, environmental, IT, automotive, marine and construction are all parts of the vast group of corporations we call engineering companies. Engineers are pillars of society and it is thanks to engineers we all enjoy the functions and solutions we all take for granted in our daily lives. The only problem is that they are too few. Engineers are hard to come by and companies are often falling short in their endeavours to find qualified candidates. Engineers pick and choose and in order for companies to be considered attractive they have to meet certain criteria. Below we have listed 7 traits that the most popular engineering companies have in common.

1. 7
TRAITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL
ENGINEERING COMPANIES
The engineering sector comprises many different areas of
business. Energy, environmental, IT, automotive, marine and
construction are all parts of the vast group of corporations we
call engineering companies. Engineers are pillars of society and
it is thanks to engineers we all enjoy the functions and solutions
we all take for granted in our daily lives.
The only problem is that they are too few.
Engineers are hard to come by and companies are often falling
short in their endeavours to find qualified candidates.
Engineers pick and choose and in order for companies to be
considered attractive they have to meet certain criteria.
Below we have listed 7 traits that the most popular engineering
companies have in common.
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2. 1/7
Offers permanent employment
A permanent job is highly valued among engineers. The
reasons for this are difficult to completely understand but
perhaps the many consultancy firms within the segment are
a contributing factor? Permanent employment within the
engineering and development companies are thus naturally
interesting.
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3. 2/7
Flexible working conditions
The possibility of combining leisure activities, such as exercise,
with a demanding job is highly desirable. A flexible working
environment also facilitates the combination of working
life with family life. Therefore companies with flexible
conditions are considered attractive.
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4. 3/7
Further training
Further training is very sought after among engineers.
Their field of practise his highly governed by knowledge
and therefore keeping up to date is very important.
Businesses that invest in further training of their staff
are because of this very popular.

5. 4/7
Solidarity
Technical development is teamwork. A prerequisite for
achieving satisfactory results is cooperation, which of
course if greatly improved by solidarity.
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6. 5/7
Challenging duties
Engineering is largely based on problem solving. Approaching
challenges and creating working solutions is what engineers
do. Companies that give their employees challenging tasks
tend therefore to be popular.
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7. 6/7
Room for responsibility
Challenges and the sense of responsibility are closely
related for engineers. Combine this with a flexible working
environment and independence and you have a recipy for
success.
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8. 7/7
Varying duties
Having varying duties at work is appealing for most people
and engineers are in this respect no different.
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Author: Ola Eriksson, Goldbrand Communication, www.goldbrand.se
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