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Giving feedback to rejected candidates is a delicate but necessary step in the hiring process. When done correctly, it preserves relationships, enhances your company’s reputation, and keeps potential future hires engaged. However, expect some resistance. Candidates had enough confidence to apply, so some will be disappointed, and others may even push back. Your goal isn’t […]
Introduction: Are You Searching for the Right Person—or Just a Checklist Match? Too often, construction hiring authorities fall into the trap of evaluating candidates based solely on résumés or recruiter descriptions. They over-index on whether a candidate checks all the boxes rather than focusing on whether they can solve the real business problem the hire […]
Interviewing is already a time-consuming process. So why waste even more of it sitting through a conversation you know isn’t going anywhere? Too many hiring managers and interviewers feel obligated to let an obviously bad interview drag on, either out of politeness or misplaced optimism. But the reality is, the longer you let it go, […]
Introduction: Leadership Is the Foundation of Construction Growth If you’re leading a construction firm, your company’s growth, profitability, and longevity don’t just depend on getting projects. They depend on how well your project managers and superintendents lead teams, resolve conflicts, and keep people engaged. ✅ Can they deliver projects profitably?✅ Can they keep their teams […]
Hiring in construction isn’t just about checking resumes—it’s about finding people who can get the job done safely, efficiently, and with the right attitude. The best teams use multiple interview formats to assess different skills and qualities. Here are 15 interview types that can help you make smarter hiring decisions in construction. How to Use […]
Why Candidate Passes Must Be Intentional and Explained One of the most critical parts of an effective hiring process is how candidates are evaluated and filtered. Within our candidate portal, clients have the ability to pass on candidates—but how they do so directly impacts the success of their hiring outcomes and the efficiency of the […]
Hiring for construction isn’t just about technical skills. You need people who can handle ambiguity, work with a team, and stand their ground without being difficult. But how do you assess these qualities without turning the interview into a stress test? Here are some simple, natural ways to evaluate a candidate’s real-world potential—without making them […]
Introduction: The Truth About Hiring That Most Companies Overlook Most companies treat negotiation as a small, final step in the hiring process—something that happens after an offer is made. But the reality is, recruiting and hiring is one long negotiation from start to finish. From the first job post to the final acceptance, every part […]
Hiring isn’t just about filling a position—it’s about making the right call. Extending an offer too soon, without careful reflection, can lead to costly turnover, wasted training, and a misaligned team. Before you hit “send” on that offer letter, take a step back and ask yourself these key questions. 🛠️ Skills & Experience: Can They […]
Introduction: The Compensation Question We Can’t Answer Without Context One of the most common questions we hear from construction executives, general contractors, and hiring managers is: 👉 “What should we pay our project managers and superintendents?” It’s a fair question—but without understanding the specifics of your business, we simply cannot give an answer that would […]
