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How To Become A More Valuable Craftsman – And Get Hired Faster!

How To Become A More Valuable Craftsman – And Get Hired Faster!
Employment in construction is still growing fast, and getting more and more exciting with all the new innovations, so it’s an exciting industry to be a part of! Thanks to the labor gap and COVID, construction is in demand and it’s more likely than ever that you’ll be able to find work.  But you’d be … Continue reading "How To Become A More Valuable Craftsman – And Get Hired

How to Protect Your Construction Tools This Winter

How to Protect Your Construction Tools This Winter
Construction work during the winter months is hard on our body – and it’s the same thing with our tools! That’s why it’s important to protect and take extra care of your tools this season. Establishing a routine for your winter tool care will also help you from any job delays or downtime, so that … Continue reading "How to Protect Your Construction Tools This

Outdoor Grilling In The Cold Winter

Outdoor Grilling In The Cold Winter
Have you been craving a barbequed steak lately? We are too! So go on now… get out that grill! You don’t have to wait until summer. Of all people that know how to survive working in the elements, it’s a good craftsman. We already keep ourselves going on a cold jobsite… so grilling should be … Continue reading "Outdoor Grilling In The Cold

Relieving Back Aches & Pains from a Construction Job

Relieving Back Aches & Pains from a Construction Job
There were over 199,000 construction injuries in 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and about 15% of those were back injuries. This is no surprise as construction work may require extended periods of lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and otherwise maneuvering heavy materials. Back injuries may be just about the worst because even small … Continue reading "Relieving Back Aches & Pains from a Construction

Unexpected Interview Tips That’ll Give You The Edge

Unexpected Interview Tips That’ll Give You The Edge
If you’ve been doing any reading on job interviews, you know what the typical advice is. Dress well to make a good first impression. Research and prepare good questions. Give ‘em a strong handshake and send a thank you note. But sometimes it’s the little things during the interview that matter the most. Here are … Continue reading "Unexpected Interview Tips That’ll Give You The

Easy Lunches On A Construction Job Site

Easy Lunches On A Construction Job Site
It can be difficult for us craftsmen to get in a good lunch on a jobsite! It has to be easy and convenient to pack and eat, but also high-energy with all the calories we need to keep going on our highly physical tasks. And, let’s be honest, it sucks to have the same ol’ … Continue reading "Easy Lunches On A Construction Job

Should Craftsmen Get A College Degree?

Should Craftsmen Get A College Degree?
College has long been known for the place to broaden your mind and give you higher earning potential. However, with the rising costs of college and variety of online choices to get real-world preparation for a job, more students are looking at alternative options. Luckily, one of those options has been to consider working in … Continue reading "Should Craftsmen Get A College

The Dos and Don’ts of Building A Gym At Home

The Dos and Don’ts of Building A Gym At Home
If you’ve ever been frustrated that you spent more time in traffic getting back and forth to the gym than you actually spent working out, you’ve probably thought about building a mini gym for yourself at home. Especially after the CoronaVirus outbreak, gyms across the country were closed down in order to keep to social … Continue reading "The Dos and Don’ts of Building A Gym At

Tips To Stay Sanitary On a Construction Job Site

Tips To Stay Sanitary On a Construction Job Site
Across most of the country, construction craftsmen were designated as part of the ‘essential’ category of workers that could continue working through the Coronavirus pandemic.  Unfortunately, work environments of all types just haven’t been set up to keep their team sanitary and free from contaminants – including the trades. Construction job sites may have craftsmen … Continue reading "Tips To Stay Sanitary On a Construction Job

How To Get More Respect On a Construction Job Site

How To Get More Respect On a Construction Job Site
Getting respect is something that most craftsmen aim for. However, many of us get confused and assume that if we do a good job, we’ll be respected. That’s not necessarily true! This may lead to frustration on the job because you can tell when you’re not respected. And, bottom line, being respected means that you’re … Continue reading "How To Get More Respect On a Construction Job

Build A Network And Get Support For Your Construction Career

Build A Network And Get Support For Your Construction Career
If you want to further your career as a Craftsman, then you need support! Because the reality is that you just can’t do it alone. One of the best ways to do this is to network. And we don’t mean make a new connection on LinkedIn! Yes that’s good too, but conversations are required for … Continue reading "Build A Network And Get Support For Your Construction

Great Phone Apps To Help Craftsmen In Trades Career

Great Phone Apps To Help Craftsmen In Trades Career
Our phones have become such a great resource in many areas of life, and that’s no exception in our work life too. There are so many apps that make our jobs as craftsmen even easier, allowing us to track, share, and communicate while on a jobsite. Here are a few that we hear good things … Continue reading "Great Phone Apps To Help Craftsmen In Trades

Why You Should Specialize Your Trades Skills Further

Why You Should Specialize Your Trades Skills Further
At some point when you decided you’d like to pursue a career in the trades, you chose a basic area of interest for your Journeyman. You may have gone to a technical or trade school and/or worked as an apprentice depending upon the field you chose. And you probably didn’t need to get much further … Continue reading "Why You Should Specialize Your Trades Skills

5 Unusual Places For A Home Workshop

5 Unusual Places For A Home Workshop
Most of the craftsmen we work with would love to have their own personal home workshop for their personal projects – especially if you’re serious about your craft! But, if you’re short on space, you may need to come up with some creative solutions so that you can build something when you’re feeling antsy with … Continue reading "5 Unusual Places For A Home

Great Podcasts to Help Your Construction Career

Great Podcasts to Help Your Construction Career
Here at Madden Staffing, we’re always looking for great resources to pass onto our craftsmen who want to elevate their career and learn about the latest trends in their craft. Podcasts are an easy way to learn on the go! Listen from your phone or tablet on the way to and from a jobsite or … Continue reading "Great Podcasts to Help Your Construction

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