At Gresham Smith, we believe hiring should be a transparent and collaborative experience. Whether you’re exploring new opportunities or actively applying to join our team, we want you to feel informed, respected, and confident throughout the process. Here’s what you can expect and how to assess if a company’s culture aligns with your values along the way.
Starting the Journey: Applying at Gresham Smith
Your path begins by submitting your resume through our careers site. From there, our recruiting team carefully evaluates each application to align skills, experiences, and potential fit with the position within each market or department.
Initial Review Timeline
While review times may vary depending on the role and applicant volume, we strive to keep candidates updated and informed so you’re never left wondering. If selected to move forward, you’ll typically begin with a virtual screening with a Gresham Smith recruiter to confirm mutual interest, highlight relevant experience, and answer initial questions. This early step sets the tone for a people-focused experience centered on transparency and respect.
Our Interview Process: Transparent and Thoughtful
Interview formats at Gresham Smith are intentionally designed to be welcoming and informative. Depending on the role, you may experience a mix of phone, video, or in-person interviews, sometimes with several interviewers and sometimes one-on-one. We structure interviews to give you an honest and complete picture of the position, the team, and our firm’s culture. Our conversations go beyond resumes; we want to understand what motivates you, what kind of environment you thrive in, and how your goals align with ours. At the same time, we encourage your curiosity. We want you to ask questions and gather the insights you need to assess whether this is the right place for you.
Evaluating Culture During the Interview
Evaluating company culture is just as important as evaluating the role itself. That’s why we encourage candidates to ask thoughtful questions during their interviews to understand what working here truly feels like.
Here are a few examples:
- How does the team support work-life balance?
- What are the professional growth opportunities like?
- Can you share a recent example of team collaboration?
Authentic answers can reveal whether a company truly reflects its stated culture, values, and leadership priorities.
Communication and Candidate Support
We understand that thoughtful communication and timely feedback are essential during your job search. Our recruitment process is designed to keep you informed at every step. From scheduling interviews to communicating decisions, our teams work to be responsive and clear. Behind the scenes, recruiters and hiring managers collaborate closely by reviewing feedback, making timely decisions, and ensuring your time is valued. We also assist with travel logistics and assessments when needed so you can stay focused on having meaningful conversations.
The Offer Stage: Ensuring It’s a Mutual Fit
When it comes time to extend an offer, we move forward with both enthusiasm and care. Each offer goes through a clear review and compensation analysis process to ensure fairness across the firm. Any adjustments are thoughtfully aligned with leadership and the hiring team. Before accepting, take a moment to reflect. Were conversations open and respectful? Did the leadership and team values feel genuine? Red flags to watch for in any hiring process include vague responses about culture, delayed feedback, inconsistent messaging, or pressure to accept quickly. We work diligently to avoid those pitfalls and create an environment of trust and clarity from the beginning.
Why Culture Matters to Us
Culture isn’t a buzzword at Gresham Smith. It’s the foundation of how we work, connect, and build together. We are committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace because we know our people do their best work when they feel supported and respected. From your first interaction with us all the way through onboarding, we want your experience to reflect our values of integrity, service, respect, and continuous improvement. We’re excited to meet future team members who are passionate, curious, and ready to thrive in a healthy work environment.
Lilly Howard is a dedicated corporate recruiter at Gresham Smith, supporting the firm’s Transportation market with strategic talent acquisition. She plays a key role in identifying, attracting, and connecting top industry talent to the firm’s growing project needs. With experience across multiple markets, Lilly also helps lead the university recruitment program, fostering relationships with emerging professionals and enhancing Gresham Smith’s early talent pipeline. Her collaborative approach and broad recruitment insight support the firm’s commitment to building diverse, high-performing teams.
