From our file marked “How did they do that?” comes this story from the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area. A massive road project that expands and redesigns two interchanges and portions of four highways in addition to building 39 bridges and more than 100 retaining walls is expected to be finished one year ahead of…(Read More)
Want to add value to your relationships with hiring managers and HR execs? Share this infographic on the power of visuals in marketing and recruiting. Blending short phrases and statistics with images and graphs can convey a stimulating story that job-seekers find appealing. “Instead of pushing out job descriptions on job boards or paying…(Read More)
Tech savvy talent gets frustrated when trying to find job openings on their mobile devices, only to hit roadblocks. Data from GlassDoor.com finds that one in four people won’t apply for a job if a company’s career site isn’t mobile-optimized. And it’s not just the initial posting that professionals…(Read More)
Hurricane Sandy, record droughts, wildfires, and tornadoes across the U.S. in 2012 have resulted in new construction-related jobs. Towns and regions have been implementing preventative measures such as levees and dunes while rebuilding entire areas. Federal officials say that weather and climate disasters made 2012 the second costliest year for natural disasters since…(Read More)
There are nearly 270,000 women-owned construction firms in the U.S., but the concrete ceiling is tough to break through. These U.S. Census Bureau figures are highlighted in an interesting article on CNN.com. “Since 1978, federal contractors are required to employ women for 6.9 percent of the total construction work…(Read More)
Most industry professionals lack a social media strategy. It’s an obstacle that has far-reaching business effects. A recent poll finds lack of knowledge and lack of resources as the main culprits. To get started and build an effective plan, writer Megan Bernstein recommends you update your website and start blogging. http://memeburn.com…(Read More)
Folks at job search engine LinkUp say their research reveals a cautious optimism for the job market through the end of 2013. The reasons? Job growth is spreading evenly throughout the U.S., says LinkUp’s Toby Dayton. He also notes that transportation jobs are increasing. http://www.ere.net/2013/05/14/3-reasons…(Read More)
Executive level jobs and C-level jobs require very specific job search strategies and some work better than others! In this article I am going to go over the main executive level job search strategies, including the pros and cons of each. Hopefully this information will help you decide what job search methods are best…(Read More)
Mentor relationships offer shared growth for both mentors and mentees. If you want a bit more fulfillment in your life, you’ll want to ‘pay it forward’ by sharing your knowledge, expertise, and wisdom with a less seasoned recruiter. One of the benefits: A renewed enthusiasm for your own work. http://www.thoughtleadersllc.com/2013…(Read More)
Folks at LinkedIn have been busy building and rebuilding. A new navigation bar, notifications, and search functions are among the changes you’ll find on the revamped Recruiter homepage on LinkedIn. “We sought to build a tool that functions like a consumer app in the front, but has the power and rich feature set of…(Read More)
