5 Essential Skills for Mastering Construction Management
Construction management is a discipline that requires a unique blend of skills.
Sailing Out to Find My Why - and Why You Should Too
While doing my career planning for this year, with a stack of documents on my desk, I came across an old photo of my year 12 graduation.
The Future Project Manager
I have always been very ambitious, hard-working, and career-driven. I have also believed that, if I put my mind to something and work hard, I know I can achieve my goals.
Explore Your Curiosities
You’ve put in you all to land that dream job, you’ve overcome all the hurdles along the way, you might have been rejected twice like Stephanie Nguyen did.
Ask Better Questions
You’ve found a job advert; you’ve meticulously examined the requirements and you’re now ready to contact the recruiter.
Develop Your Passion
Develop your passion, don’t just follow it.
How To Make Your Project History Work For You
It’s common knowledge that builders look for the square peg for the square hole when they hire new employees.
Entry Level Recruitment Advice
You’re closing your final chapter at university and are actively looking for career advice and insights to guide you through to making it, into the ideal job.
3 things to consider before accepting a job offer
Before accepting an offer, it pays to put some thought and consideration into what led you to your job hunt in the first place.
Transitioning from Head Contractor to Client Side
So, you’ve been sitting builder side for a while now and you’re looking for a change of scenery? Perhaps you’re chasing a 9-5 role that provides more work-life balance and stability?
From Intern to Employee
If you’re an intern, there’s a very high chance you’ve probably already fantasized about that glorious, surreal and unequivocally triumphant moment when your supervisor sits you down at the end of your internship and utters those golden words to you.
New Year, Next Steps
Moving into the new year, it’s time to revaluate your present company, position, title, and the ultimate goal of where you want to take your career.
Interview Preparation
The moments before stepping into a job interview can be extremely daunting, regardless of what stage you’re at in your career.
Strategic Job Searching
Whether it’s for your first job or a change well into your career, having a strategic approach to your job search will increase your chances of success and landing the role that’s right for you.
Salary Negotiation for a Job Offer or Pay Rise
Nobody enjoys the thought of salary negotiation, but there are ways to make the process easier!
Create Your Own Job-Seeking Journey
I have been passionate about this topic for years and always wondered how I could contribute.
Careers in Construction: HSE Management
Sonja Hatfield is one of the most passionate people I have met in the industry. She's innovative, driven, determined, and plays an extremely important role in the functioning of a construction business: safety management.
Do You Know How Important Professional Associations Are?
I'm going to cut to the chase. I cannot place enough emphasis on the value that can be attained personally and professionally from engaging with professional industry or university associations.
I Don’t Have Experience – Here’s What You Can Do Now
One of my most commonly asked questions is; “I don’t have experience, how can I get a job?”.
Consider This When Choosing A Construction Company to Work For
In my last post I discussed the differences between tiers in the construction industry, from a perspective of what it looks like to work at said different sized companies.