Career Advice
Watch Out For These Red Flags When You Read Job Descriptions
2021 Job Seekers know the challenges of the current job market. Some companies and still executing layoffs; others are desperate to fill out a short-staffed crew. How can you secure a job that you feel confident in? As someone looking for a new position, you may not know what to expect. The best way to…
Read MoreHow A Staffing Agency Can Save You Time On Your Next Construction Project
While we have seen massive changes in the workforce after 2020, staffing agencies have continued to recruit. Despite slowdowns and shutdowns, a top temporary staffing service like CCS Construction staffing does not skip a beat. If you are responsible for construction hiring, here’s exactly why you need to team up with a staffing agency to…
Read MoreIn-Demand Skilled Trade Jobs for 2021
Looking for a position in 2021? You are not alone. There are many job seekers trying to find the right position, which is why it’s so important to narrow your focus. Identifying the right skilled trade job will give you a great pay rate but will require higher expectations. The need is projected to increase…
Read More5 Reasons to Prioritize Workplace Diversity
Diversity is a loaded buzzword these days, but what does it mean to your organization? How can you encourage diversity with a sincere effort? If you’re a construction manager wondering what this means for you and your team, check out our top five tips on why you should prioritize workplace diversity below: 1. New Perspectives…
Read MoreHow to Stand Out as a Leader at Your Construction Job Site
You want to be an asset to your team, whether you’re looking to be an admired member of your construction crew or you’re looking to advance beyond an entry-level worker quickly. It’s important to stand out to supervisors, but sometimes that can be tricky on a construction site. Here are CCS Construction Staffing’s top tips…
Read MoreAre You a Leader or a Boss?
Are you truly ready to manage a team? If you have experience being the boss, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be a good leader. Let’s talk about the difference between being a leader and being a boss, which is more effective and determining which one you are. Leadership Styles Your approach is everything, especially considering…
Read More7 Essential Soft Skills for Construction Project Managers
Project management in the construction industry can be a hard gig. If you’re up to the task, it’s about more than just creating schedules and maintaining safety standards. To find a position, you will have to demonstrate important soft skills that construction project managers need to be successful. Here’s what you should expect to display…
Read More10 Ways to Save Construction Costs at Work
1) Material Cost Create a spreadsheet where you can track the item and price per quantity. This will make it easy to remember how much of each material you need. Additionally, you can compare prices all in one document to see which supplier will be the right choice. This can be extra helpful if you’re…
Read MoreHow to Get the Job if You Have No Experience
You’ve seen the job postings that require years of experience: what if you just don’t have it? How are you supposed to gain experience when every job requires some? If you’re looking for tips for job seekers that want to get their foot in the door in your industry of choice, here’s our best advice:…
Read MoreUse These 6 Apps to Track the Productivity of Your Construction Workers
Are you feeling the burden of the pandemic as a manager? One of the primary ways you can feel this is in the productivity of your team. These days, your employees will really benefit from accountability to stay focused on their tasks. Here are our top seven productivity apps to help monitor your team for…
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