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: 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.
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.
Every day we receive and review countless resumes, many of which are visually stunning. They come with colorful sidebars, intricate designs, and multi-column layouts that are quite impressive. At first glance, such trendy designs might seem to reflect a candidate’s attention to detail and creativity.
But here’s the million-dollar question: Are these eye-catching designs helping or hurting your job search?
With the job landscape changing rapidly, it’s essential for companies to evaluate what they offer employees to maintain their competitive edge. What do potential hires and current employees really care about in a company? We surveyed a range of professionals and these three factors ranked as the most important: 1. Capable Management Having …
In today’s job market, the competition is fierce. Answers to interview questions that capture the attention of the hiring managers can be the difference between standing out and blending in with the crowd. Whether you have direct experience or transferable skills, marketing yourself in a way that shows results is key to convincing management that …
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Whether you are on the hunt for a new job or happy with your current position, keeping your resume up to date is critical. You don’t want to have to revamp your resume every time you search for a job, and you never know when an opportunity will present itself. Here are five tips you …
LinkedIn is your resume in social media form, and it’s become just as important as your paper resume. Below are a few simple updates you can make to increase page views and job offers on LinkedIn. 1. Your Profile Photo Should Look Interview-Ready Dressing to impress for an interview is obvious. What’s less obvious is …
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Anyone who has accepted a new job offer will understand this fundamental truth: Quitting your job is never a walk in the park. Even if you’re raring to leap into the new professional opportunity, that moment of truth—when you have to tell your boss you’re leaving—often feels more like walking a tightrope than launching your …
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