Everyone is talking about Coach Sean McDermott’s termination. I won’t add to the buzz about this topic specifically, but it did make me wonder about the leadership versus results tension we see in business all the time. What about managers who are loved by their teams but aren’t delivering the results ownership needs? In this …
There’s been a flurry of discussion lately in the architecture world about whether cover letters are still relevant. Archinect published a thoughtful series that captured a range of perspectives — from those ready to declare the cover letter extinct, to those still clinging to its formalities. Here’s the thing: this cover letter debate misses the …
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You’ve probably worked hard to craft your resume. You’ve listed your experience, emphasized your strengths, and positioned yourself to stand out. But here’s the truth: I’ve reviewed enough resumes—particularly in the construction, architecture, and engineering world—to know when something feels off. And when it does, I can’t ignore it. I don’t jump to conclusions. I …
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Picture this: Your team just hired a stellar project manager with 12 years of experience. Their resume was flawless, the interviews were inspired, and you’re already imagining them crushing it on your biggest projects.
Fast forward three months—and they’re gone. Sound familiar?
We’re about to explore why technical training without personal connection is a recipe for turnover, what your new hires are really thinking (but not saying), and exactly how to build relationships that make top talent want to stay.
Picture this: You’ve got 15 years of rock-solid experience, a portfolio of $50M+ projects, and references that would make your grandmother proud. Yet somehow, your resume is disappearing into the architecture, engineering, and construction resume black hole. Sound familiar? We’re about to dissect some real resume failures, decode what architecture, engineering, and construction hiring managers actually look for, and hand you a proven playbook for landing those interviews.
Your phone rings at 2 PM on a Tuesday. The caller ID showed an unknown number, but something told you to answer. It’s a headhunter calling with your dream opportunity in construction, architecture or engineering. And what happens next could cost you the interview before it is even offered.
Are you leveraging the most effective training strategies for your engineering and architecture teams? It’s time to rethink the traditional notion of learning styles and focus on what truly works.
Recent research reveals that the popular belief in learning styles—such as “I’m a visual learner and need to see how to do it”—doesn’t necessarily lead to better learning outcomes.
Congratulations on landing that new job! You probably expect to get some onboarding and training from your new employer to ensure that you are successful in your new role.
But are you also thinking about what you can do to make your new boss glad they hired you?
Here are five things that you can do to wow your new boss at your new job.
Construction hiring is in full swing. But hiring managers should be cautious about placing too much emphasis on the duration of a candidate’s previous employment.
Candidates with shorter stints at their previous companies are often labeled as “job hoppers.” Read how this view may be outdated and could lead to missed opportunities in identifying the right talent.
In the world of architecture, construction, and civil engineering, the year 2024 presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities in hiring.
With the insights from Deloitte’s 2024 Industry Outlook for engineering and construction and data from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), let’s explore what this means for the hiring manager.