Michael Serabian

With the economic recovery that has taken place in the U.S. following the “Great Recession” that began in 2008, employment and compensation levels in the nondestructive testing (NDT) and quality inspection industries have also shown resilience.

The truth is an older worker can be a valuable asset to your business.

The NDT and quality inspection industry has long been comprised of two classes of workers: employees and contractors.

As the economy shows real signs of recovery, the nondestructive testing (NDT) industry also is on the rebound.

Now is not the time for DIY hiring.

While the job search and recruitment process has been greatly aided by the internet, the final connection between employer and job applicant still comes down to the traditional job interview.

Do you tweet? Do you have a Facebook page? Are you LinkedIn?

The national media are calling the economic comeback a “jobless recovery.” But that won’t last.

Several years ago, when the economy was humming along and there was strong demand for qualified NDT professionals, we spent a great deal of time advising job candidates on the merits of relocating.

The NDT industry must make the investment in time and money required to attract, train and retain qualified individuals.