The past two years have brought a nice increase in the number of construction jobs across the U.S. The Labor Department reports that Arizona, Utah, and West Virginia are on the top 10 list for increased employment. Care to guess which state grabbed the coveted No. 1 spot? And do you know which states…(Read More)
Why is it important to become a thought leader in the construction industry? Many people find marketing themselves or “tooting their own horn” unsavory – but self-marketing in for design/build/construction executives can and does have multiple career benefits including: 1. Potential exposure to future “dream” positions – they contact YOU! 2. More quality opportunities…(Read More)
“We live in a world in which amplified individuals—people empowered by technologies and the collective intelligence of their social networks—can do things that previously only a large organization could,” writes Marina Gorbis, Executive Director of The Institute for the Future. “Amplified individuals are an especially formidable force because the hard work they do…(Read More)
The word from Washington, D.C. is that funding for federal transportation projects could be tapped by 2015, leaving many business sectors up in arms. Some congressional leaders say that for the first time in 20 years, a federal gas tax could be enacted to help sustain the funding. Others maintain states should be paying…(Read More)
Recently I worked with a top construction superintendent. He had worked on dozens of top projects across multiple industries for many years with an excellent track record. But he had been sending his resume to top recruiters and top construction firms for 6 months with NO results. I crafted a visually appealing resume for him…(Read More)
Applicant tracking systems and other technology often hinders the online application process. Without a human being to communicate with, candidates feel as if their résumé has fallen into the abyss. There are some good tips here to help improve the online candidate experience. For example, industry leaders suggest that your application process take no…(Read More)
Do you consistently offer your comments to applicants after their job interviews? And do employers provide you with insights about each interview? Follow-up reaction for both candidates and recruiters is essential, writes Adam Bolton, founder of AB Recruit Ltd. If employers aren’t giving you structured feedback on each interview you arrange, ask them…(Read More)
Intelligence tops the list of attributes employers look for in candidates. Brian Wallace’s infographic reveals that 76 percent of the productivity and contribution of an employee “is determined by his or her level of intelligence.” Wallace, the president of NowSourcing, a social media marketing and infographic consultancy, also covers Emotional Intelligence. But it’s…(Read More)
Folks at LinkedIn have been busy building and rebuilding. A new navigation bar, notifications, and search functions are among the changes you’ll find on the revamped Recruiter homepage on LinkedIn. “We sought to build a tool that functions like a consumer app in the front, but has the power and rich feature set of…(Read More)
