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Best Construction Jobs Near Me: A Guide and an Answer
In today’s job market, construction professionals have countless opportunities at their fingertips. From skilled trades to project management, construction jobs are in high demand across the country. However, their question of finding the right “construction jobs near me” can take time and effort. This article will help guide you through the best ways to search…
Read MoreHighway Road Construction Jobs: Opportunities, Skills, and Growth
Highway road construction jobs play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of essential infrastructure across the country. From creating new highways to repairing existing ones, this field offers a wide range of job opportunities and career pathways. For those interested in a stable, well-paying job that contributes to the transportation system we all…
Read MoreTime Off in the Construction Industry: A Complex Challenge
In the construction industry, employee attitudes towards taking time off can be complex and varied. While rest and relaxation are crucial for well-being, the nature of construction work—often driven by tight deadlines and demanding project timelines—can make it difficult for employees to take time off when needed. Here are some relevant insights into how time…
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Two Minute Tuesday: Mastering Remote Interviews: Essential Tips for Telephone and Video Success
Telephone interviews have been common for since shortly after Thomas Edison invented the telephone. Now many interviewers prefer a video interview over a phone interview as a more interactive way to engage candidates at the beginning of the interview process. Let’s explore some best practices for conducting telephone and video interviews. Hi, I’m Taylor Mauer,…
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Degreed Construction Professionals Being Paid Less than Laborers
In the dynamic world of construction, the debate about fair compensation is always a hot topic, to the extent that we’ve heard complaining by degreed professionals about being paid less than their labor counterparts. We at HCRC conducted a poll asking, “Is it fair that entry-level degreed construction/engineering employees can be paid less than field…
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Poll Results: The Truth About Compensation in the Construction Industry
Compensation is a critical factor that significantly impacts the satisfaction and retention of employees across various industries. In the construction sector, where skilled professionals are in high demand, the issue of fair compensation has been a topic of great importance. Recently, we conducted a poll to gain insights into how construction professionals perceive their compensation…
Read MorePoll Results: What Brand of Work Truck Do You Prefer?
In the fast-paced world of work trucks, loyalty to a particular brand often runs deep. From the reliability of Ford to the rugged durability of Chevy and the sleek innovation of Toyota, each brand has its own legion of dedicated followers. We recently conducted a poll to gauge the pulse of preferences among hardworking professionals,…
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From the Trail to the Bridge: How My Thru-Hike of the Appalachian Trail Ignited My Passion for Bridge Construction
In 1998, fresh out of college with a biology degree in hand, I found myself in that common post-graduation predicament: having a degree but not a clear idea of what I wanted to do with it. During my time in college in western North Carolina, I stumbled upon the Appalachian Trail, a world-renowned hiking trail…
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Poll Results: The Outlook for 2023
The economy has certainly faced better times. Still reeling from the pandemic, with some parts of the world still struggling to manage the disease aspect, shortages on labor and materials are plentiful, inflation and gas prices are uncomfortably high, all building to a sense of disease. Some have become concerned that things will get worse,…
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How to Negotiate Relocation in an Offer
Whether you are being considered for a new job or your company considers you to man a new location, accepting the offer for relocation means moving to a different place and building a new home in a permanent location. The success of your relocation will benefit both you and your company. Thus, it is highly…
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