AMBASSADOR UPDATES

TJ’s advice on the challenges and market changes relevant to SME construction companies searching for talent on the West Coast.

Frequency: every month or two (see archive).

February 13th, 2025

TJ Kastning

The construction industry runs on talent. Companies need skilled people to manage projects, solve problems, and keep the operation moving. But too often, the hiring process in construction feels less like smart recruiting and more like a toxic relationship—one that follows the classic narcissistic abuse cycle: This pattern not only burns through talent but also […]
January 10th, 2025

TJ Kastning

Navigating the job market in the construction industry can be daunting, especially when balancing your current role with the search for a new opportunity. Whether you're seeking growth or a better fit, our Featured Professionals service is designed to connect you with top-tier opportunities while keeping your current job secure.
December 18th, 2024

TJ Kastning

Interviews are a pivotal step in building a great team, but without proper coordination, they can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and frustration for both candidates and hiring teams. At Ambassador Group, we believe in simplifying and enhancing this process. That’s why we’ve created the Team Interview Prep Guide—a tool designed to bring clarity and […]
December 16th, 2024

TJ Kastning

Crafting the right interview questions is key to uncovering a candidate’s potential, mindset, and alignment with your team. This guide explores thoughtful questions across various categories—preparation, self-reflection, motivation, and more—to help you identify the best fit for your organization while fostering meaningful conversations. Preparation and Self-Reflection Training and Management Experiences Motivation and Goal-Setting Accomplishments and […]
December 13th, 2024

TJ Kastning

Finding the right construction project manager is essential to delivering successful projects. In our latest blog, we outline a step-by-step approach to creating a structured, multi-round interview process. Learn how to assign focus areas to your hiring team, ask insightful questions, and evaluate candidates effectively. Want to create your own interview strategy? Use our Team Interview Strategy Designer and get started today! Check out the full blog for all the details.
December 13th, 2024

TJ Kastning

Hiring an Assistant Project Manager (APM) in the construction industry is a critical decision that can significantly impact a project’s success. A well-thought-out interviewing strategy ensures the recruitment process identifies candidates with the right mix of technical knowledge, operational skills, and leadership potential. By aligning the interview process with the key accountabilities of an APM, […]
December 13th, 2024

TJ Kastning

Picture a freeway with no lane dividers. Cars swerve, chaos erupts, and no one gets anywhere safely. Now imagine a team interview with no defined roles—it’s the same mess. Without clear responsibilities, interviewers overlap, key questions get missed, and candidates feel confused. The result? A hiring process that’s frustrating, inefficient, and ineffective. The fix is […]
December 12th, 2024

TJ Kastning

Self-presentation in interviews is a delicate balancing act. On one side, you want to showcase your strengths, aspirations, and potential. On the other, there’s a risk of crossing the line into overselling or even deceiving, whether intentionally or not. Striking the right balance is critical not only for landing the role but also for setting […]
December 11th, 2024

TJ Kastning

The interviewing process is a critical crossroads—a chance to match human potential with business needs. Done right, it builds trust and lays the foundation for mutual success. Done wrong, it creates risk, resentment, and turnover. Both candidates and companies must bring honesty, authenticity, vulnerability, and integrity to the table to avoid sabotaging this opportunity. The […]
December 11th, 2024

TJ Kastning

Interviewing, hiring, and onboarding a competent superintendent is crucial for ensuring the successful execution of high-end residential construction projects. While we know superintendent roles and responsibilities vary from company to company, the following key accountabilities are a sampling of common key accountabilities we have seen over the past few years of recruiting that role. Key […]
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