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SeeMeResumes.com is pleased to present an informal Q&A with Lynn Hoganson, Corporate Recruiter for Tetra Tech, Inc.. Tetra Tech, Inc. is a nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm, a leader in our industry. Through a network of more than 270 offices worldwide, Tetra Tech provides comprehensive resource management, infrastructure, and communications through support services, including research and development, applied science and management consulting, engineering and architectural design, construction management, and operation and maintenance. Tetra Tech's reputation for providing innovative solutions backed by sound scientific, economic, and engineering analyses has earned the confidence of our customers worldwide. www.tetratech.com.

Q: Please describe the role you play in hiring in your organization?
A: I am the Corporate Recruiter and I work in the Corporate offices in Pasadena, CA. I was brought in to help streamline the hiring processes, to implement and initiate new recruiting strategies for our 270 Tetra Tech offices world-wide.

Q: How has hiring changed in today's technological environment?
A: I think the Internet has been the most substantial change. It is much faster and easier to locate candidates, submit job postings and set up interviews with potential candidates in today's market. Another change that can be attributed to technology is the shortage of candidates. Because of the ever changing technology, it is difficult in locating candidates with these specific skill requirements.

Q: What is the toughest challenge facing your organization in terms of finding strong candidates?
A: Since we are very specialized, we have difficulty in locating candidates who have the specific skill requirements and expertise. This can also make Internet Recruiting Sites a challenge; some of these sites do not attract the kind of candidates we are seeking.

Q: What are the key factors in evaluating candidates in today's workplace?
A:That their resume is consistent with what they are seeking in a position. For example, if a candidate has experience in several industries and/or positions, it is helpful for them to gear their resume for a specific target position. If you are seeking an Environmental Engineering position, please put the specifications that this position would entail: i.e. soil testing etc. If you are also seeking a position in Human Resources, soil testing is something you may want to leave out unless you are targeting an Environmental Organization.

Q: In your particular industry, what are the top two employment related challenges you face?
A:

  1. Locating candidates with specific skill sets. As I previously mentioned, we are very specialized, so it can be hard to find candidates. However, if a candidate meets most of the requirements or is a student out of college and has the right attitude, we are willing to train.
  2. Retention: With the unemployment rate so low, it is still an employees market. Tetra Tech has been successful in keeping good employees. The company values the input of it's team members. In addition we have a great team environment, a comfortable workplace and an excellent benefit package.

Q: Give us some basic "do's and don't" that you have picked up over the years in relation to good interviewing?
A:

  1. Be prepared for the interview. Make sure that you review the resume just prior to the interview and have specific questions you would like to ask the candidate about their work history, experience, skills etc.
  2. Try to acknowledge the candidate upon their arrival and try not to keep the candidate waiting for their interview.
  3. Just as you are interviewing the candidate, keep in mind that they are also interviewing you and your corporation. You are representing your company, so make sure you have a good presentation. Include any pertinent information that you think would be helpful in a candidate's employment decision.

Q: What is the best resume tip you can give to our audience?
A: Check your resume for misspelled words and proper grammar. One thing that always drives me crazy on resumes is not using correct grammar or having several misspelled words appear on the resume. In addition to utilizing spellchecker, you should always proofread your resume for any mistakes. You may also want to have someone else review your resume. The second is, of course, attitude. I would much rather hire someone that has a little less skill and the best attitude rather than an expert who cannot work with his/her teammates or does not have enthusiasm for the company. We have built an amazing, team oriented work environment by hiring people who are passionate about their work and are thrilled to be a part of our team.

Q: What specifics should we know about Tetra Tech and your plans for growth?
A: Founded in 1966, Tetra Tech has three specific business units: Resource Management, Infrastructure and Communications. We continue to execute our focused strategy in our business areas in accordance with our goal to be the leader in the markets we serve. In Resource Management, we further strengthened our leadership role in high growth segments of water quality and watershed management. Our growth was particularly strong in our Infrastructure and Communications businesses as we carried out the strategy we began several years ago to become a strong player in these growth businesses. This balance of three equally strong business provides greater stability in a changing business environment. Tetra Tech is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ Symbol: TTEK). The company continues to position itself in growth sectors, acquire regional firms and vertically integrate our services.

Q: What is the best way for candidates to reach you? What type of information should they include and what type of "homework" should they do?
A: Candidates can view our open positions and apply on-line by visiting our Employment Opportunities. This can be viewed on our Website www.tetratech.com. or they may submit their resume to jobs@tetratech.com. When applying for a position, they should send their resume, the position they are applying for, along with salary requirements and office locations that they may be interested in working at.

Thanks for your comments Lynn!!!.

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