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Why Text Apply Should Be Part of Your Construction Company’s Recruitment Strategy
Many companies are starting to consider text-to-apply apps as part of their recruitment process. Utilizing texting could be a perfect venue for construction companies, many of which are currently fighting over a small pool of [...]
Have You Tried Campus Recruiting to Fill Your Open Construction Positions?
The construction industry has been dealing with talent shortages for a while. Now that many projects are back on schedule, companies are wondering how they will be able to meet those fast-approaching deadlines with a [...]
Moving on to a New Role? This Is How to Professionally Quit Your Job
Not every job works out – and that is okay. Sometimes it is for the best for all parties to respectfully part ways and move onto something different. Especially in the construction industry, where so [...]
Is Your Construction Company Prepared for Climate Change?
When you are working on a construction site, you essentially always need to be considering the weather. Rain, water levels, drought, wind, storms, etc., can all put a project on hold indefinitely. In fact, economists [...]
3 Reasons Why You Are Being Ghosted and What to Do About It
It is a scenario that unfortunately happens all too often in the hiring process. Everything seems to be going well. You feel great about the interview and are confident that a job offer is about [...]
4 Creative Ways to Find Talent in the Construction Industry
The skilled labor shortage plaguing the United States is nothing new – and certainly nothing new in the construction industry. Finding people with the right skills is proving to be a constant challenge, especially as [...]
Reasons Underlying the Construction Industry’s Labor Crisis
Across the country, industries are dealing with both high unemployment numbers and a labor shortage, specifically for low-wage and hourly positions. In fact, some studies estimate that, at the peak of covid, the construction industry [...]
Do Not Lose a Good Candidate to a Counteroffer: Ask These Questions
You have had an open position in your construction company for what feels like forever. When you finally interview a candidate with the perfect combination of the right skills, background, and personality, it can feel [...]
The Basics of Pre-Employment Assessments and Why You Should Be Conducting Them
You might think that something called “pre-employment assessments” is just for those in suits and ties sitting behind computers. But really, this is a tactic that can greatly improve the quality of hiring decisions in [...]