Some construction candidates might send out hundreds of resumes when they are looking for a construction job and then not even get a single interview. If that’s the case, then it’s probably time to reexamine your overall job search strategy. Although there’s a labor shortage, candidates still need to focus on doing [...]
One of the most common mistakes construction employers make is assume that all recruiters are the same. Although recruiters can share some similarities regarding how they’ll represent their clients, if you want to find the most talented construction leadership, then you should be focusing more effort on properly vetting your recruiter to [...]
Fewer young people are entering the construction market. Combined with baby boomers retiring, this leaves a gap that construction firms have to fill. Such a lean market can be intimidating, but the following techniques can help you find and recruit construction talent. The State of the Lean Market: Why Employers Wonder Where [...]
Cybersecurity is a concern for all businesses, including the trillion-dollar construction industry. The risk of cybersecurity attacks in construction is higher than in other sectors. The Extent of the Cybersecurity Risk in the Trillion-Dollar Construction Industry NordLocker analyzed 1,200 companies spread throughout 35 industries. The UK- and Netherlands-based firms found that construction [...]
Construction employers have to stay on top of the industry trends. After all, these trends help determine how many new employees you need to hire, as well as the skills to look for. Explore some of the construction trends employers should know about to make informed hiring decisions. The Pandemic’s Effect on [...]
It can be intimidating to give notice that you are resigning from your job. This is especially true in the construction industry, where there is a labor shortage. But you should be able to resign without worries – and without ruining your reputation in the industry. The following resignation tips for construction [...]
Every construction company will find itself in need of more project managers at some point. This is both a crucial part of company growth and the natural result of people leaving or retiring. But you want to ensure that the project managers you hire are hard-working and talented with plenty of experience. [...]
With the current talent shortage in construction, companies want to do their best to attract top candidates. But many construction companies are missing out because of seemingly small mistakes. Take a closer look at common mistakes in the hiring process. Then confirm that your company doesn’t make these errors and find yourself [...]
Most leadership roles in construction don’t have the time to recruit new candidates. Everyone from site managers to execs has better ways to use their time. At the same time, you don’t want to relegate recruiting to a few minutes a day. Doing so won’t allow you to find top talent. Construction [...]
It is human nature to be skeptical when someone approaches you. This is especially true with something crucial like your job. But learning to leverage a construction recruiter can make your job hunt much easier. It can also help you find a job that better fits your goals. When you work with [...]
