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Seven Tips to Write a Great Construction Résumé

by Grace Carter | Jul 9, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Training | Workforce

Plenty of talented construction workers don’t get the job they’re after. It’s not because they lack education, skills or experience, but because they don’t know how to present these assets on a résumé.

Tips to Help Women Optimize Their Potential in the Male-Dominated Construction Industry

By putting certain tools to work, such as networking, mentoring and giving 100 percent in a focused manner, women in the building industry will continue to advance, gain leadership roles and succeed.

Apprenticeships Must Be Expanded to Meet 21st Century Workforce Needs, Says ABC

According to the final report of the Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion, apprenticeship programs offer workers a career path with paid, on-the-job training and provide employers with highly trained workers, but they are insufficient to address the growing skills gap in many industries.

Six (and a Half) Job Posting Tips That Will Attract the Right Candidates

With a severe labor shortage and fewer people entering the field every day, it’s no longer enough to post an ad on Craigslist and expect high-quality applicants. It’s time to turn over recruiting activities to the marketing team; they know what it takes to attract the right candidates.

Construction Employment News: June 2018

Here’s a look at employment moves that occurred in the construction industry this month.

Promoting Intergenerational Mentorship in the Field

Building a culture focused on mentorship and learning at every level is one way construction companies can ensure sustained growth and the continued success of their employees.

Incentivizing Change to Bridge the Skills Gap

The construction industry can mitigate the impact of a lack of people by moving toward a better-structured industry that is more resilient, less cyclical, more automated and is adopting the best of global expertise and innovation.

Ensuring the Safety of Temporary Workers

Ignoring safety concerns of temporary workers is not an option. A solution that includes training, equipment, leadership, compliance and ongoing management leads to a strong safety culture.

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Seven Tips to Write a Great Construction Résumé

Tips to Help Women Optimize Their Potential in the Male-Dominated Construction Industry

Apprenticeships Must Be Expanded to Meet 21st Century Workforce Needs, Says ABC

Six (and a Half) Job Posting Tips That Will Attract the Right Candidates

Construction Employment News: June 2018

Promoting Intergenerational Mentorship in the Field

Incentivizing Change to Bridge the Skills Gap

Ensuring the Safety of Temporary Workers

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