Space Capital Spotlight just released their most recent article and it’s a very special one! Brian Mejeur, Founder/CTO/COO of AdAstra Talent Advisors and former Propulsion Engineer at SpaceX, shares his career journey and valuable insights gained through years of experience in the NewSpace industry. Brian tells us about how growing up with an interest in…

When you’re done reading this article let me know your thoughts and ideas on my LinkedIn post, so we can keep the conversation going. “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” – Yogi Berra Imagine this scenario: you are running a startup with a couple of business partners, and…

Find Metrics 1 – 5 in my previous article, or go to my LinkedIn, and leave me a comment with your thoughts on the matter!   “What’s measured improves” – Peter Drucker Imagine this scenario: you are running a startup with a couple of business partners, and you realize that to grow and succeed, you…

We can keep driving this conversation forward, just drop a comment and share your opinions and experiences with me. “What’s measured improves” – Peter Drucker Imagine this scenario: you are running a startup with a couple of business partners, and you realize that to grow and succeed, you will need more talent on your team.…

Our CEO, Seyka Mejeur was featured in the SpaceDotBiz Newsletter! Read the full article here! “Today’s newsletter is probably the most practically useful I’ve sent yet. I interviewed Seyka Mejeur, founder and CEO of the space recruiting firm AdAstra. She has helped find and recruit top talent for some of the highest-performing companies in the…

As a business owner and operator I engage in negotiations regularly. Two primary areas of negotiation arise frequently. The first is a situation in which I am working with a candidate and a client, looking for the best way to make a job offer work for both parties. The second is working out contract details…

I recently posted an article on the benefits of mentorship for mentors and mentees. I highly recommend finding an excellent mentor and/or mentee for your career development. And the benefits don’t stop at the individual; companies are well advised to encourage mentorship, or even set up a mentorship program. Company Benefits of Mentorship + According…

How will the recent labor market changes impact the NewSpace startup labor market for Q4 2022 and Q1 2023? We’ve seen massive companies lay off record breaking numbers of people. Some noteworthy mentions are: Amazon layoffs: 1% of workforce laid off beginning (November 2022) Meta layoffs: 13% of workforce laid off (November, 2022) Their biggest…

You may have seen my article Biggest Mistakes Candidates Make in Interviews, today I wanted to look at it from another angle – the best practices for candidates in interviews.   In my career in talent acquisition, and now leading AdAstra Talent Advisors a NewSpace and cleantech headhunting firm, I’ve seen exceptional interviewees, and interviewees who could…

I recently posted an article on the benefits of mentorship for mentors and mentees. I highly recommend finding an excellent mentor and/or mentee for your career development. And the benefits don’t stop at the individual; companies are well advised to encourage mentorship, or even set up a mentorship program. This article covers benefits and how to…

When you’re done with this article, give me a follow and let’s start a conversation!   What is a mentor? Let’s define a mentor as someone who is at least one level above you, is not your direct manager, exhibits performance and life behaviors that you would like to adopt, has experience in areas that…

If you would like to join me in sharing ideas and insights similar to the ones in this article give me a follow on LinkedIn and let me know your thoughts.   Do you ever wonder how your interviewing skills compare to others? Are you presenting the most attractive aspects of your open roles and…

After giving this a read, check out my other article on the 10 biggest mistakes interviewers make. 10 Biggest Mistakes Interviewers Make I have interviewed around 6000 people in my 7 years of interviewing. I’ve interviewed highly technical people with niche specialties, and I’ve interviewed leaders and executives. Sometimes I am ready to stop the…

When you’re with this read, feel welcome to check out my other articles and share your thoughts with me!   “Follow your passion and you’ll never work a day in your life.” I disagree. In reality, the things that we are naturally drawn to have functions around them that feel a whole lot more like…

If you haven’t already read Part 1 of this article, go check it out! Transitioning from being an engineer to an entrepreneur building a business in talent acquisition has been incredible. Because I worked in the trenches at SpaceX and elsewhere, I know firsthand what it takes to get work done in the NewSpace industry.…

Starting a business is a thrilling experience with many different elements to keep track of. While different businesses require diverse strategies and startup methods, there are some elements that are true for every founder at the beginning. Do’s Do Make a Plan  Outline your timeline and strategic success markers for the  first one, three, six…

Check out this article on my LinkedIn and let me know what you think!   For many aspiring engineers, there’s a linear path laid out before them. Education =>  internships => full-time engineering job. But many don’t discuss what happens after that first “real” engineering job. Do I continue working at the same company in…

I keep my LinkedIn up to date with articles and posts similar to this one. Give me a follow and join in on these great conversation!   When it comes to the professional world, the word networking appears time and time again. To me, networking simply means taking an effort to professionally or socially interact…