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Why the First Ten Minutes of Your Interview are the Most Important

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Construction Staffing

Do you have sweaty palms or a dry mouth as you prep for your big interview? Even seasoned professionals get interview jitters, especially when it comes to a position you’re excited about. But how can you be confident you’ll walk away with the job? The secret revolves around the age-old saying: first impressions are everything.… Read More »

Easy Tips to Protect Your Skin Against the Sun

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Construction Executive

As a construction professional, you know that a day on site can mean hours of laboring in the intense heat of the sun. Being safe and responsible on the job includes taking care of yourself when it comes to the dangers of your skin under the hot sun without protection. Seasoned laborers know that once… Read More »

10 Industry Trends to Watch Through the Rest of 2017

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Construction Staffing

If you’re a leader in the construction industry, you know that we face a crossroads. Construction work requires attentive and reliable professionals, and it’s often difficult to uncover qualified talent to fill positions. Furthermore, this modern era of technological advancement means new tools and trends emerging, often within months. Keeping up with new methods in… Read More »

How to Hire an Awesome Commercial Electrician

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Construction Staffing

These days, experienced tradesmen may be tough to find. With the decrease in available, talented construction candidates, you’ll have to do some extra digging to find the expert labor that your project requires. The ideal commercial electrician is reliable, hard-working, and has an established record of service. If your company is looking to hire an… Read More »

How to Find a Great Construction Job When You Don’t Have Experience

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Construction Staffing

As a newbie in the construction field, you may feel like you’re at a disadvantage. However, the construction industry needs new blood. In the past ten years, there has been a decrease of 19 percent in eligible candidates for construction work. If you’re looking to break into the construction industry, now is the time. Reboot… Read More »

CCS Announces Scholarship Winners

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On May 18th, CCS announced the recipients of the 5th Annual CCS Construction Staffing Entrepreneurial Scholarship. The applicants are required to write an essay that describes any past/current personal entrepreneur experience or future entrepreneur aspirations that they may have. Additionally, the applicant must be accepted to a 4-year, 2-year, or technical/trade school for the 2017-2018… Read More »

How a Staffing Firm Can Increase Your Company’s Productivity

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Construction Staffing

The construction industry is a challenging one. The field has qualified candidates, but the number of potential hires is dwindling. Your job is difficult enough without trying to hire the right staff for your team. Construction requires the best employees, and you need reliable, well-trained staff members. The fastest, most effective way to round out… Read More »

CCS Lands on the List of Best Employers in North Carolina

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Business North Carolina has ranked CCS Construction Staffing in this years’ list of Best Employers in North Carolina (small to medium sized companies), This is CCS’ first year landing this prestigious rank.  The list of the Best Employers in North Carolina was created by Business North Carolina, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) –… Read More »

What is the Riskiest Part of the Construction Cycle?

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Construction Executive

You’ve secured a new construction project for your team and your company is excited to tackle a new endeavor. However, the early stages of any construction investment can be precarious. Be prepared for the ups and downs that come with any large-scale construction project. Here we’ll discuss the riskiest aspects of the construction cycle, and… Read More »

Does Your Company Need Construction Management Software?

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Construction Staffing

Managing the various costs of construction project management can be overwhelming. Spending capital on parts and equipment, in addition to paying for staff training and labor hours, can add up quickly during a project. The best way to stay on top of a project is to utilize the most efficient resources that the construction industry… Read More »