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We’re not a staffing firm. We’re not a resume-forwarding service.We’re a strategic recruiting partner built for construction leaders who need to hire well and lead better. But we’re also not for everyone—or every role. This post lays it out plain: ✅ The Searches That Bring Out Our Best Work These are the roles where our […]
Recruiting in construction is broken. Too many leaders are stuck in reactive mode, overwhelmed with resumes that don’t stick and hires that don’t last. The usual recruiting process? Sloppy, transactional, and rushed. It’s no wonder hiring feels like gambling. Ambassador Group is on a mission to change that. Here’s how we do recruiting differently—and why […]
Most leaders think they know themselves. After all, they’ve built something, hired people, and made things happen. But sometimes, the very traits that fuel your early success become the bottlenecks that hold your team—and your future—back. That’s exactly what came to light during a recent leadership debrief using the PXT Select assessment, a tool that […]
Introduction: The Emotional Challenge of Letting Go of a Candidate Late in the Game Hiring is an investment. When an interviewing team spends weeks—or even months—evaluating a candidate, they naturally develop a sense of ownership and emotional attachment to the process. So what happens when, late in the process, they realize the candidate isn’t the […]
Most professional services are like hiring a sniper. 🎯You call in the expert, hand over the situation, and they take the shot. Law.Accounting.Engineering. Each of these functions can be largely executed unilaterally—as long as the input is clear and the scope is defined. Sure, bad information can lead to poor results, but the actual work […]
Hiring for a role that doesn’t have a clear-cut definition is tricky. It’s not about checking off a list of skills—it’s about finding someone who can figure things out as they go. Most companies stumble here. They waste time, struggle with indecision, and often hire the wrong kind of person—someone who craves structure when the […]
Introduction: The Art of Interviewing with Optimistic Skepticism Hiring authorities often approach interviews with one of two extreme mindsets: 🚩 Overly trusting optimism – assuming the candidate is as great as they seem at face value.🚩 Excessive skepticism – searching for red flags and assuming something must be wrong. Both approaches are flawed. Effective hiring […]
Michelangelo didn’t just carve statues—he saw them trapped in stone and set them free. That’s what great leaders do with people. They don’t impose their vision onto others; they chisel away the unnecessary, refine rough edges, and bring out the potential already within their team. Seeing What Others Overlook Most people saw a massive, flawed […]
Introduction: The Hiring Trap That Costs Companies Top Talent Too often, hiring managers and executives approach hiring with a rigid, narrow set of qualifications that they believe are essential to solving their problem. While experience, skills, and industry background matter, an overly strict focus on matching a checklist can cause companies to miss out on […]
Most job descriptions are bloated, confusing, and ineffective. They list too many requirements, lack clarity, and fail to communicate what truly matters. If you want to attract the right candidates and set your hires up for success, you need a job description that is clear, simple, and outcome-driven. This guide will walk you through how […]
