Construction hiring – Page 3

Why a name in lights is not enough

For decades many main contractors have traded on their name. And the fact that they work on major frameworks and projects. There’s an entrenched belief that this is enough to attract and retain top candidates. Unfortunately for main contractors, this is no longer the case. […]

How to discern if a candidate has the right skills

Top 3 interview tips to find out more about a candidates skills and experience and if they’re the right fit for a job.

How to make the right offer to candidates

So much is invested in finding and interviewing candidates. Find out how to secure them with the offer they want.

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Keeping up with emerging technology in construction

Between Chat GPT and Bard the world has been abuzz with talk about generative AI. What it means for different industries, job security and the future of how organizations will be structured. Despite all the hype, in construction, things still move slowly. Yet it’s a […]

What to do if you feel your job is at risk

As much as there remains a demand for skills in construction and infrastructure, the reality is that many companies are struggling. Lower output, the effects of inflation, and other industry challenges are making it harder to stay profitable. While some main contractors are maintaining healthy […]

Interview research and preparation made easier

Even if you’re advanced in your career, interview preparation is not something to be skipped. Certainly as a senior professional you may not have hours of spare time to research the company you’re interviewing with, but that doesn’t mean you need to wing it. By […]

Dangers of bargaining with counter offers

On average candidates have the opportunity to increase their salary between 10% and 25% when they move to a new job. Compared to the prospects of a 5% to 10% annual increase if they stay with their current employer, it’s one of the reasons many […]

3 Ways construction companies are working to narrow the gender gap

Construction has often come under fire as an industry for being slow to address diversity and equality, especially when it comes to gender disparities. Historically, women earn less than men in the same roles, are more frequently passed over for promotion, and have to navigate […]

3 Interview questions to find out if it’s the job for you

Interviewing can be nerve wracking and as a result candidates often don’t ask the questions they really want to. They sometimes feel it may come across as too pushy or they simply don’t know how to phrase the questions and so they leave them unasked. […]

The do’s and don’ts of getting job references

Job references play a critical role in hiring, with employers often relying on references to confirm a candidates skills and experience before making an offer. The challenge for candidates is often they don’t want to tell their managers they’re job hunting until they’ve secured a […]