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The Nordstrom Williams Story

With a recruiting career that spans 3 decades, founder Lynn Novo has seen plenty of changes in the recruiting and talent acquisition industry. But one thing is as clear today as ever before– this is a people business built on relationships. Nordstrom Williams cuts through the clutter of job postings and buzzword-laden resumes with a personal approach.

It’s more than the skills and responsibilities required to fill a job, we learn from the hiring managers what it takes for people to thrive in their environment.

Candidates appreciate that we listen to them, ask meaningful questions, and understand what the next career step should look like. Then we show them the opportunities that will take them where they want to be.

A senior engineering leader in conversation with a mid-career manager, illustrating succession planning inside an AEC practice.

Succession Planning in AEC Firms Runs in Two Directions

by Lynn NovoCandidates, Employers, Hiring September 1, 2026September 1, 2026No Comments

Firms talk about recruiting far more than they talk about succession. The result is a generation of strong technical managers with no clear route into business leadership, and a generation of practice leaders with no obvious successor. Both sides are usually waiting for the other one to start the conversation. AEC firms spend a great …