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HEADLINES ADDED: July 04, 2008
The Best Industry in the United States
My child is in college. She is starting to ask about industries and careers. Olivia has made me think further about what construction contracting has to offer her. I have concluded it is the best career a young person could choose. You may not believe it, but the facts will show our business is unmatched. It offers participants long term tangible benefits. However, many people will argue that point. Let me show you the many virtues our industry has. You be the judge. The Industry is Not Going Away... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: May 17, 2008
HBF calls for abolition of Home Information Packs
The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has called for the abolition of Home Information Packs to save jobs in the housebuildng industry.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: May 02, 2008
The Best Industry in the United States
My child is in college. She is starting to ask about industries and careers. Olivia has made me think further about what construction contracting has to offer her. I have concluded it is the best career a young person could choose. You may not believe it, but the facts will show our business is unmatched. It offers participants long term tangible benefits. However, many people will argue that point. Let me show you the many virtues our industry has. You be the judge. The Industry is Not Going Away... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: March 30, 2008
The Best Industry in the United States
My child is in college. She is starting to ask about industries and careers. Olivia has made me think further about what construction contracting has to offer her. I have concluded it is the best career a young person could choose. You may not believe it, but the facts will show our business is unmatched. It offers participants long term tangible benefits. However, many people will argue that point. Let me show you the many virtues our industry has. You be the judge. The Industry is Not Going Away... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: February 25, 2008
It is a 50 Year Career
All professionals are in a long swim as they pursue their career while providing for themselves and others. As we can work longer with better health, it is a longer swim than our father's (my mother was not allowed to work outside the house). So, whatever we choose we will be at it for a while. Even if our "ship comes in", we still have to do something in a serious way, otherwise the person we will become is not worth much. Choose carefully. We have concluded that construction... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: February 22, 2008
Expanding apprenticeships, developing world-class skills
Today sees the start of the first Apprenticeship Week, now set to become an annual event following the recommendations of the Apprenticeship Review ‘Expanding apprenticeships, developing world-class skills’ published at the end of last month. We have a special report for Buildingtalk from Eric Turner of Proskills who reviews the new production apprenticeship programme [...]... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: February 20, 2008
15 Things You Never Want To Say At Work
I was reading a newsletter from CareerBuilder today, and it had a piece in it that inspired me: the “10 Worst Things to Say at Work.” I thought it was a good piece, and definitely food for thought, but I thought they left some things out. So I’ve augmented their list to give you 15 Things You Never Want To Say At Work. 1. “That’s not my job.” If somebody comes to you with an issue, there’s probably a reason. It might be your responsibility to deal with it or your... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: January 28, 2008
Volunteerism: Find the Right Balance for Your Career
Volunteerism is the root of the industry. The success of a trade association depends on people who devote their time without pay, but you have to find the right balance. ... Read More
Plumbers Can Now Add Green Accreditation to Resumes
A little earlier this month, it was officially announced that the highly acclaimed GreenPlumber program is debuting in America. After generating huge amounts of interest in the program and successfully reducing water consumption in Australia, GreenPlumber is opening its doors to American plumbers through training and accreditation programs run by the PHCC (Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors of California) Education Foundation. Statistics indicate that water usage has increased at twice the rate of the population, and a significant number of states anticipate freshwater shortages in the next 10 years. “GreenPlumbers... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: January 20, 2008
Workaholics
A workaholic lives on fear. It's fear that drives him to show up all the time. The best defense, apparently, is a good attendance record. A new class of jobs (and workers) is creating a different sort of worker, though. This is the person who works out of passion and curiosity, not fear.... Read More
Padding That Resume in 2008: NAHB Certified Green Professional
In response to the rapidly growing green building trend, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will unveil its new Certified Green Professional designation during Green Day at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, Fl. (Remember, ConstructionJobsBlog will have real-time updates and news posted all day, every day during the IBS — check out CJB on the 14th for live coverage of Green Day!) NAHB President Brian Catalde said, “We know green is the future of building. With the Certified Green Professional designation, we’re helping our qualified members demonstrate... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: January 14, 2008
Why Do I Need to Know About Globalization? I Work for a Small U.S. Firm
One might respond that megaprojects or globalization are of no interest because he or she is a domestic practicing engineer in a small firm – say fewer than 35 employees. However, look around you – many of the emerging technologies and innovative ideas are generated by engineers from all around the world. Being small and local does not make you immune from being a responsible engineer maintaining competency and knowledge of the most effective and efficient ways to solve a problem. Value can be gained from learning what others... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: January 09, 2008
10 Ways for a Project Manager to Get Fired
lass="pull_ad">Don't you just love Industry Week? Whether you work in manufacturing or you do projects for manufacturers you gotta pay attention to IW stories. In the December 2007 issue there was a sidebar on careers. IW quoted from John M. McKee's book, Career Wisdom: 101 Proven Strategies to Ensure Workplace Success. McKee offered these 10 ways to get yourself fired: n't have a clear life plan. Don't keep your skill set current. Never deliver results. Confuse efficiency with effectiveness. (...)Continue reading 10 Ways for a Project Manager to Get... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: January 07, 2008
How to Lose a Job in 10 Minutes
Want to remain unemployed? Check out these 15 tips for throwing away that prospective job! (1) While discussing your ‘green’ building experience, mention that your efforts often increase the cost of projects (2) Show up late, and if questioned about your tardiness, hastily explain that you waited until the last minute to get directions to the interview (3) Leave an e-mail with directions to a new job interview open on your computer at your current job (4) When asked what interests you about the company, reply, “I don’t know, I hadn’t heard about... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: January 02, 2008
ConstructionCrossing
Occasionally this blog will feature useful websites, other than ForConstructionPros.com, that may be of use to you and your business. Today’s featured website is ConstructionCrossing.com. It is a construction job board strictly focusing on construction professionals. The staff of this website researches, monitors and posts job openings from thousands of employer websites, job boards and trade-organization websites for construction jobs. Employers are also able to post their jobs for free. So this could be a good avenue to find an employee to fill a void in your crew. There... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: December 26, 2007
Hitting the Wall at Work?
The Fast Interview: Timothy Butler on how to break the impasse and re-charge your career.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: December 20, 2007
Not All Jobs Are Created Equal
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Reading for Education
You have heard me preach about the value of reading. Brian Tracy sent out a note recently that included the following: Earl Nightingale said many years ago that one hour per day of study in your chosen field was all it takes. One hour per day of study will put you at the top of your field within three years. Within five years you’ll be a national authority. In seven years, you can be one of the best people in the world at what you do. If you read... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: December 19, 2007
The Holidays: A Great Time For Jobseeking!
Most people believe the myth that the holidays are a bad time to be looking for a job. Tradition posits the time between Thanksgiving and New Years as a ‘no job seeking zone,’ a time when HR departments are not seriously considering candidates, and very few people end up getting jobs. This is just simply not the case. In fact, the holiday season is one of the best times to renew your job search efforts. For starters, many people believe the traditional view and take a break from jobseeking. ... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: December 18, 2007
Hot Jobs with potential - Architect
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HEADLINES ADDED: December 16, 2007
Hot Jobs with potential - Construction Estimator
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Key Words Can Move Your Resume to the Top
A couple weeks ago, I wrote about 2 easy ways to make your resume more effective. A focus of the article was on keywords, and the increasing importance they are playing with electronic resume databases. I recently noticed a great article on key words from Dice.com. This article goes further into how to identify the correct keywords. For example: “Most likely the same person who posted the job online is the one reviewing resumes for the position,” says Deborah Walker, a certified career coach and president of Alpha Advantage... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: December 11, 2007
How to Find Your Passion And Make It a New Career
Many older professionals and executives want to combine a sense of purpose with earning an income. Perri Capell offers advice on exploring your interests.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: December 09, 2007
Common Networking Blunders That Can Sabotage a Job Hunt
Everyone knows you must network to find work following a job loss. Too often, however, unemployed people make missteps ...... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: December 06, 2007
Hot Jobs with potential - Construction Expediter
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HEADLINES ADDED: December 04, 2007
Hot Jobs with potential - Construction Business Development Manager
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To Get Ahead in Your Field, Consider Stepping Backward
We interviewed successful executives who have made contrarian career moves. A few common themes emerged in their stories.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: November 26, 2007
Hot Jobs with potential - Construction Project Manager
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HEADLINES ADDED: November 21, 2007
References of Our Annual Boot Camp
Matt, I wanted to write to express my appreciation for the Business Management Boot Camp seminar you put on through the Southeastern Pennsylvania Associated Builders and Contractors from 4-23-07 through 4-27-07 My personal experience in our industry has been one of coming up through the ranks of a carpentry company, from Apprentice, to Carpenter, to Superintendent and now into management. This is not an uncommon path for many managers in the construction business; however the shift in paradigms from the field to a management position was a struggle for... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: November 20, 2007
Fast-Track Strategies For Rising to the Top
Employees at the bottom of the corporate totem pole can jump-start their careers by setting goals, showing up ready to learn and demonstrating maturity.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: November 16, 2007
Hot Jobs with potential - Construction Project Engineer
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HEADLINES ADDED: November 14, 2007
Hot Jobs with potential - Construction Scheduler
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HEADLINES ADDED: November 12, 2007
Hot Jobs with potential - Construction Superintendent
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Build Your Brand in Bits and Bites: Building Your Personal Brand Online
Arruda and Dixson warn: "You are being googled." Internet research is now a no-brainer in the hiring process, whether you are applying for a job or pitching your bid. So, how can you impress recruiters and clients when they perform this kind of reference check? The authors offer steps to making you digitally distinctive.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: November 08, 2007
The Essential Skills
To ascend to (and remain in) the CFO's office, you need much more than financial acumen.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: November 01, 2007
Mind Your OWN Business
You should be in business for yourself. We all should. I don't mean quit your job and form a new company. I mean right now - at the job you are in - you should be in business for yourself.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: October 23, 2007
Work/Life Balance: Finding Time to Succeed at Both
Balancing your personal and professional lives is possible; all it takes is a few hard choices!... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: October 16, 2007
Careers: Personal Branding Steps
How do you create a brand for yourself and your business online if you’re in a non-techy field like real estate?... Read More