10 Ways to Get a Construction Job That Pays Twice as Much as Your Current Job
In today's economy, it's more important than ever to make sure you're being paid what you're worth.
In today's economy, it's more important than ever to make sure you're being paid what you're worth.
With so many new projects underway, construction companies are in dire need of qualified workers to get the job done. But with the tight labor market, it can be difficult to find the right candidates.
Blog Introduction: The construction industry is booming and so are salaries. According to NCCER's 2022 Construction Craft Salary Survey, skilled craft professionals continue to earn high wages. More than 135 commercial, industrial and residential construction companies across the U.S., representing over 337,000 employees, participated in the survey.
With the construction industry booming, it's no wonder that so many companies are looking to hire top talent. But with the competition for good candidates being so fierce, how can you make sure that you're getting the best of the best?
Construction companies looking to hire new talent or keep the team they have together now have tools they may not have considered before that will help make that process more successful.
This question is designed to get a sense of your motivation for applying for the job. You can answer it in a number of ways, but be sure to highlight why the role and the company appeal to you.
Contrary to popular belief, the benefits of working in construction outweigh the potential downsides of the industry. Working in construction requires physical strength, determination and a strong work ethic yet the rewards are significantly greater than the sacrifices.
The slight dip in construction spending is not cause for concern as industry spending soared in preceding years. If you were to poll construction business owners and managers, you would find most are still bullish on the industry despite ongoing inflation and labor shortages.
Employee retention in the construction industry is central to ongoing success, capturing market share and ongoing growth. Boosting employee retention has become that much more challenging since the start of the pandemic and the rise of lucrative tech jobs.
Construction leaders unanimously agree that resuming work at the jobsite after a hurricane hits is a nightmare scenario. Unfortunately, such a scenario is likely to occur that much more frequently as time progresses.