Hiring someone can be a gamble. You have to screen the person, make sure his or her resume can be verified and hope that the person is really reliable. Building Team Solutions helps minimize the risk for employers. But, to be safe, we are listing a few tips to ensure you final employee selection truly works outs.
#1. Know how to title the position you are hiring for. Many people post the wrong job title and then don’t understand why they can’t find the right employee for the job. When… Read more
We post many construction jobs. We connect several applicants with the right company. While we act as the vessel to help many people transition jobs, Building Team Solutions can’t do it all. Once you have landed a new job know that it is solely up to you to keep it. Here are some tips for making a great impression with a new employer.
#1. Do your research. Having knowledge of company culture, from tiny details to overall attitudes and politics, is key. You might be asked about your opinion on… Read more
If you’re considering making construction your career, know that you are in for a rewarding adventure. There are many types of job in the construction field. In fact, CNN recently named Construction Estimator as one of America’s most “booming” careers right now. Jobs for Construction Estimators rose last year by 10% with a median pay of 68k.
Construction jobs are divided into two basic areas. Manual labor and managerial positions. If you’re seeking to start a career in construction you should start looking at the manual labor positions. According to… Read more
You found a job opening. You apply. You get the call to come in for an interview. You show up and there are at least twenty other people there for the same job. The challenge? Convincing the boss to hire you and not anyone else. Here’s how!
First, know how to sell yourself. Today’s market isn’t about being modestly competitive. You have to be aggressive. Be friendly, concise and play up all of your best attributes.
Next become familiar with social media tools, especially LinkedIn, Twitter and Google+, to showcase… Read more
For whatever reason you may have left your prior job, the answer as to why the separation occurred can be holding you back from obtain future work. Let me stress YOUR answer, and not the actual reason, why you left your prior employer can be the root of the problem.
When you’re asked why you quit or were fired from a job remember to keep the answer simple. Don’t get into the details. Don’t do any bad mouthing and don’t act as if your life ended when your job did.… Read more
You landed a job. Now what? Starting a new job doesn’t mean you have impressed the employer. In fact, the employer is usually betting that you will not make it. Don’t get me wrong. They are hopeful. However, employees tend to start jobs on the right foot and then, after a month or, settle in to the thinking that he or she can’t be replaced.
To avoid this trap try the following these tips. Start them on day one of a new job and make sure you perform them every… Read more
You apply for a job and before the employer can review your resume, he or she reviews your Facebook account. Now what? Social media is a tool for people to communicate with and to keep in touch with. But employers use Facebook too, especially when seeking to judge what candidates would be a great advocate for their companies.
If you have a private profile know that potential employers can still access it- even without a password. The Friends of Friends setting can easily let a potential employer tip toe around… Read more
Building Team Solutions works with HR departments from large to small companies. Both often list the same requirements for a candidate. However, a large company and a small company usually have very different needs. Small companies might have a restricted budget and large companies may not consider candidates without a minimum of five years in a certain field. Simply stating “experienced” on a job post can often frustrate both employee and employer.
Of course my company can look at the details of the needs for both big and small companies… Read more
Yes, your body can prevent you from finding a job. Body language is a very real thing. You can have a gleaming resume or application, but if your body language is terrible then the job will slip out of your fingers. I’ve listed a few mannerisms to stay clear of when on a job interview.
Let’s start with the obvious. Have a great handshake. Make sure your handshake is firm but not harsh. Also, don’t walk into an interview adjusting shoes or any piece of clothing. It shows the employer… Read more
Everyone always talks about what you should say on an interview. There are thousands upon thousands of tips floating away on the Internet. But what about what not to say? There are very important rules for how not to answer a question. Below are some examples of what not to say on a job interview and why.
First, “I don’t know.” Do not every use this phrase at any point during an interview. Here’s why; “I don’t know” makes you sound unsure and uneducated. If you need to think about… Read more
