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February 2, 2026
Austin Meyermann
The Job Description Is Not the Job

Every search starts with a job description and most of them are outdated. Not because companies are careless, but because roles evolve faster than documents do. When organizations hire based on templates instead of reality, they miss the chance to make placements that actually last.

The Job Description Is Not the Job
January 19, 2026
Austin Meyermann
The Water Industry’s Talent Problem Isn’t a ...

The water industry doesn’t have a talent shortage, it has a storytelling gap.

This work protects public health, safeguards the environment, and keeps communities functioning. Its greatest success is being invisible. When nothing happens, everything is working.

That story deserves to be told earlier, louder, and with purpose.

The Water Industry’s Talent Problem Isn’t a Shortage. It’s a Storytelling Problem.
January 13, 2026
Austin Meyermann
Hiring for Capability, Not Credentials

For decades, degrees served as a convenient proxy for capability. But as roles evolve faster than education systems can adapt, that shortcut is losing relevance. Employers are increasingly prioritizing demonstrable skills, real-world experience, and the ability to learn over formal credentials—recognizing that degrees often reflect access and opportunity as much as aptitude. Skills-based hiring isn’t about dismissing education; it’s about defining talent more accurately for the work that actually needs to be done.

Hiring for Capability, Not Credentials
January 5, 2026
Austin Meyermann
Start Strong: Five Ways to Take Control of Your ...

The first weeks of a new year often set the tone for everything that follows. While most people are still adjusting after the holidays, high performers are already making strategic moves. This article outlines five practical ways to start 2026 with intention, strengthen your professional direction, and build momentum early.

Start Strong: Five Ways to Take Control of Your Career in 2026
Austin Meyermann
April 19, 2021

The Cost of Conscientiousness

Austin Meyermann
April 19, 2021

It might feel weird but maybe if we all try a little bit harder to be “neighborly”, we might just end up being more neighborly. [4 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
March 29, 2021

Welcome Sandra Rivera to the Hunter Crown Team

Austin Meyermann
March 29, 2021

We are so excited to welcome a new member of the Hunter Crown team! Please take a minute to learn more about her and connect with her on LinkedIn. [1 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
March 22, 2021

Every Day is Water Day

Austin Meyermann
March 22, 2021

The story of water is both simple and complex. Water is life but it is also a story. [2 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
March 15, 2021

Cimbria Capital Welcomes Emrah Ercan as New Managing Partner

Austin Meyermann
March 15, 2021

Mr. Ercan will support Cimbria's continued expansion in resilient water solutions and service investments across North America and Europe. [1 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
March 8, 2021

Welcome Emily Onheiser to the Hunter Crown Team!

Austin Meyermann
March 8, 2021

We are so excited to welcome a new member of the Hunter Crown team! Please take a minute to learn more about her and connect with her on LinkedIn. [1 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
March 1, 2021

What Kind of Capital Are You Raising?

Austin Meyermann
March 1, 2021

Here are three types of capital founders should be raising before they start raising financial capital. [5 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
February 16, 2021

Lowball Offers Don't Make Sense

Austin Meyermann
February 16, 2021

Here’s why it’s ALWAYS better to make a strong offer to a candidate and exceed their expectations. [4 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
February 9, 2021

Do You Hear Yourself?

Austin Meyermann
February 9, 2021

How aware are you of the things you do and say on a daily basis? If you were to take the place of an outsider and observe yourself, what would you think? [3 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
February 1, 2021

There Are Still 11 Months Left

Austin Meyermann
February 1, 2021

So what if you started a new habit and lost your way around mid-January? You can still pick yourself up and push yourself to accomplish your goals. And here’s how to make sure they stick this time. [6 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
January 19, 2021

Be Willing to Lose

Austin Meyermann
January 19, 2021

You must be willing to lose everything with each action you take because nothing is given, not even time. [3 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
January 5, 2021

Take a Breath Before You Pull the Trigger

Austin Meyermann
January 5, 2021

Making a career move is a big deal and it deserves careful consideration. Think about what you are aiming at and looking to achieve. Take a breath before you pull the trigger. [4 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
December 8, 2020

Be the One Who Follows Up

Austin Meyermann
December 8, 2020

Avoid being left in the dark by being the one who follows up. [3 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
December 1, 2020

Results: Water and Wastewater Industry Survey

Austin Meyermann
December 1, 2020

Here is a brief analysis and summary of results from Hunter Crown’s Water and Wastewater Industry Jobs Survey. [5 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
October 26, 2020

Cultivate

Austin Meyermann
October 26, 2020

Are you cultivating relationships with people whose company you truly enjoy? Or is it time to reconnect? [3 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
October 19, 2020

IT IS YOUR STORY TO TELL: Career Management During a Crisis

Austin Meyermann
October 19, 2020

You are in control of your career narrative. You choose how to tell your story on paper and in conversation. It is YOUR job to get the job. [5 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
October 13, 2020

How Distracted Are You?

Austin Meyermann
October 13, 2020

Business is slow for some and booming for others. One thing is for sure, the number of unknowns heading into the future is mounting quickly. [3 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
September 29, 2020

Startup Leadership Lessons

Austin Meyermann
September 29, 2020

When you build trust, challenge every person in the company to deliver against their personal potential, and hold all, including yourself, accountable, the results can be simply stunning. [7 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
September 21, 2020

Who Is Your Motivator?

Austin Meyermann
September 21, 2020

Do you have that person in your life who moves you? Who motivates you to do better and to be better? Who inspires you to improve your choices, get more out of life, and push your limits? [3 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
September 14, 2020

Be Desperate With Your Intention to Win

Austin Meyermann
September 14, 2020

What do LeBron James and job interviews have in common? Read on to find out. [4 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
September 7, 2020

Find a Way to Thrive

Austin Meyermann
September 7, 2020

Right now, we are being pushed into an even more online-based society. How will you find a way to thrive in the current working environment? [4 min read]

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