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How To Attract and Successfully Onboard the Best Estimators
Estimators are the front-end revenue generators for the hard bid construction industry. Without “winning” the work there are no opportunities to make a profit. In my nearly 15 years of recruiting in the heavy civil construction sector, estimators are by far the most highly sought-after position as well as the most difficult to fill. It…
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5 Tips for Hiring Managers: Ensure a Successful Interview Process
With the unemployment rate dipping as low as 3.4% this summer it is harder than ever to find and successfully onboard the top 20% of the workforce. Getting talented candidates to engage in the interview process is becoming more difficult which is why once you have identified a potential candidate it is important to not…
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The Problem With Internet Job Postings & Marketing
Most of our clients have invested significant resources to an online marketing campaign seeking out the best talent the market has to offer. They have positions that need to be filled which are essential to growing their business. They have dedicated time and resources to creating company branding on Linkedin.com, Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com, Monster.com or even…
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5 Tips and Strategies for Negotiating Offers or Raises
By Taylor Maurer Negotiating a raise can be a daunting task for just about anyone. Here are a few tips that can help you navigate your way to success. 1. Don’t use another offer from a different company as leverage. Remember the company extended the offer to you in good faith. They believed you were interested…
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