Construction Industry Recruitment News & Insights

How to Create a LinkedIn Profile That Stands Out to Construction Recruiter or Employers

As LinkedIn is the biggest social business network outside China, with 850 million members listed, it is more crucial than ever to leverage the opportunities your LinkedIn profile provides as a positioning tool for your career.

Interviewing Techniques for Construction Hiring Managers

When most construction professionals think about the complexity of interviewing, they focus on the challenges facing the person being interviewed. However, the hiring manager hosting the interview has hurdles to overcome too.

How to Master construction Onboarding in 2022

The construction landscape has changed drastically in the last couple of years. 

Hiring Construction Talent-Strategies That Are Working Now

Though some of the challenges of hiring in the last couple of years are beginning to diminish, the construction sector is still very much a skills-short market. 

Personal Branding for Construction Candidates

A strong brand isn't just something a growing company needs to build.  Personal branding is growing increasingly important in today's constantly connected world as the construction recruitment process evolves. 

Onboarding (Must Dos) to Develop Your New Construction Hires

The construction landscape has changed drastically in the last couple of years. Job opportunities are becoming more flexible with the rise of remote or hybrid work and the four-day work week, which started in the UK recently.

The Counteroffer Conundrum Why Staying Put Will Curtail Your Construction Career

You've made it through most of the complex steps involved in finding a new job, from designing the ideal construction CV to practising the ultimate interview techniques. Finally, all your hard work has paid off, and you've received an excellent offer from your new employer. 

Diversity matters: Is your Construction Team Diverse Enough?

Diversity and experiencing inclusion have never been more important to Construction employees.

Interview Confidence Strategies That Work in Interviews

Convincing a Construction hiring manager of your competence in an interview relies heavily on confidence. After you've captured their attention with your CV,  the interview is your opportunity to seal the deal.

How to Manage Your Mental Health in the Construction Sector This Year

Mental health issues are on the rise. Even before the pandemic, mental health-related illnesses were the most common cause of long-term absences in economies around the globe. Stress, anxiety, and work-related depression accounted for 54% of working days lost pre-pandemic

Resignations and Staff Shortages in the Construction Sector - What You Need to Know

Over the last couple of years, changes in the workplace due to Brexit and the rising threat of the pandemic have prompted thousands of Construction employees to reconsider their roles or return to their countries of origin

Getting the Best From Your Construction Recruiting Partner in 2022

Recruiting for the Construction sector is becoming increasingly complex. Talented professionals have more opportunities available to them than ever before, particularly as remote working continues to thrive. At the same time, the "Great Resignation" is placing brands under increasing pressure, with more gaps to fill and more demands from potential candidates.

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