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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Every search starts with a job description and most of them are outdated.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
July 26, 2021

When Working Remotely Is Across the World

Austin Meyermann
July 26, 2021

Many people continue to work remotely, often with teams across the world. What has this experience taught YOU? [2 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
July 19, 2021

Movement Matters

Austin Meyermann
July 19, 2021

Here’s the story the dates on your resume tell. [4 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
July 13, 2021

Qualify Yourself... Accurately

Austin Meyermann
July 13, 2021

An honest assessment of yourself is the key to landing the position that is right for you. This is also the key towards accurately predicting your staying power within an organization. [3 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
July 6, 2021

Why Your Resume Is Important

Austin Meyermann
July 6, 2021

Remember, when it comes to your resume, less is more! A good resume should highlight the most important things in your professional career and these should be easy to spot. [2 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
June 25, 2021

The Ideal Seller

Austin Meyermann
June 25, 2021

Here are the most common indicators of success on a sales team, as described by a vice president of sales. [4 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
June 15, 2021

3 Simple Tips for Remote Productivity

Austin Meyermann
June 15, 2021

It's in everyone’s power to be productive even while working ‘remote’ and it doesn’t have to be complicated. Find what works best for you, share your experiences with others, and most importantly speak up when you need help. [3 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
June 8, 2021

David vs. Goliath: The Value of Joining a Small Team to Have a Big Impact

Austin Meyermann
June 8, 2021

The water industry is bifurcated into the large, but few, Goliaths and small, but numerous, Davids. With all the Goliaths dominating the airtime, why would a superstar candidate join a David? [3 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
June 1, 2021

Key Strategies for Private Equity: Make Exploratory Calls More Effective

Austin Meyermann
June 1, 2021

Here are the key strategies to make your exploratory calls with private equity (PE) or venture back companies more effective. [3 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
May 10, 2021

Water Is Life — And American Infrastructure Must Be Modern

Austin Meyermann
May 10, 2021

What the recent water- and wastewater-related disasters in the U.S. should teach us. [5 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
May 3, 2021

Why YOU Should Partner With a Recruiter

Austin Meyermann
May 3, 2021

Here are the various benefits of partnering with a recruiter, both for candidates and hiring managers. [3 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
April 26, 2021

The Same, but Different: A Glass of Water Across Three Countries 

Austin Meyermann
April 26, 2021

While the empirical formula of water is universal, the reality is that water, specifically water quality, varies tremendously from one place to another. Here’s how it varies in the U.S., Mexico, and Germany. [4 min read]

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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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