There are plenty of myths about a career in the construction industry. These unfortunate misconceptions keep people from realizing how fulfilling and rewarding it is to work as a craftsman. Among the more detrimental myths is that construction workers don’t earn a lot of money. This can immediately turn away potential craftsmen from even considering …
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Construction isn’t an easy profession. It demands highly specialized skills, expert knowledge, and superb problem-solving skills. There’s a good reason craftsmen should be proud of their achievements. They have every right to be! When admiring the jaw-dropping achievements of these modern-day geniuses, it’s easy to forget that this practice has a long and colorful history. …
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The construction industry is a highly specialized field, so craftsmen need to have incredibly refined skills in order to fulfill the demanding roles. There’s certain knowledge you’ll pick up when training for a specific position. However, there are also fundamental qualities all construction professionals should possess to find success in the industry. Here, we’ll review …
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Military members face no shortage of danger, challenges, and struggles when putting their lives in the line to serve our country. However, these obstacles don’t stop when veterans transition back to civilian life. In fact, returning to “normal life” is fraught with its own issues. The stark contrast between being an active service member and …
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Being a craftsman isn’t just a job. It’s a lifestyle. The skills you develop on the job site have a broader impact on other areas of your life. Here, we’ll take a look at some characteristics that benefit craftsmen overall. Problem-solving skills On the job site, there’s no giving up or starting over. When you’re …
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There aren’t many questions as stress-inducing as the too-often-asked, “What do you want to do with your life?” Young people are bombarded with this question or similar variations by friends, family members, and acquaintances. Too often, high school graduates or college-age individuals feel trapped into choosing a career from a limited set of pre-chosen options. …
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According to the Department of Defense, around 200,000 servicemembers transition to civilian life each year. One of the toughest parts of this shift is finding a job that matches your skills while providing the support and environment veterans need to succeed. For decades, members of the military have found a new home in the trades …
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Craftsmen aren’t made…they’re born that way. It’s something innate. While skills can be refined and developed, there’s something to be said about what a craftsman can instinctively bring to the job. It’s these characteristics and tendencies that make certain people perfectly suited for this line of work. Sure, specialized capabilities can be learned, but the …
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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 …
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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 …
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One of the things we hear from our employer clients is that it’s challenging to accurately assess a candidate from resumes and cover letters alone. Even job interviews can be challenging because they’re trying to assess your motivation, personality, skills, goals and strengths and more in a very short time – and you’re feeling motivated …
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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 …
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It’s almost the new year, and if you’re like most people, you’re going to set a few resolutions or goals for yourself. But unlike the masses, we Craftsmen value our excellence and artistry in our work, and that includes new year’s resolutions. We never stop striving to be better at our craft, and take pride …
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There are 6.2 million unfilled job openings in America, which is up from 5.6 million in 2016. Companies can’t find workers that have the skills they need to hire for – in fact 45% of small businesses were unable to find qualified candidates to fill a job opening last year. And, 60% of all employers …
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There’s a lot of stereotypes and misunderstandings when it comes to the skills and experience of a Military veteran. This may cause underlying fears from a hiring manager, even if they recognize the skills that a Military Veterans candidate can offer. Here are some common misconceptions that recruiters and hiring managers should
