Be Job Ready
The unemployment rate is at an all-time historical low. This means that a lot more jobs are being advertised, but there are fewer candidates to fill them at the same rate we’ve seen in previous years. We look at why you need to be job ready!
Behavioural Interview Questions – How Do I Respond?
One thing we come across a lot, is candidates wondering what the difference is between behavioural interview questions versus ‘general’ interview questions and how best to prepare for them. We take a look…
Analysis Paralysis – How Do I Choose the Right Job Offer?
Are you finding you’re overthinking multiple job offers and struggling to decide? How do you choose the right job offer? Read on about analysis paralysis and one sure fire way to overcome it and make your decision!
Negotiating Salary During The Interview Process
How do you negotiate salary during the interview process? How do you justify your salary expectations? How do you determine fair value? Read more to see how you can articulate value to a company!
What Defines an Employer of Choice?
People talk about employer of choice all the time, but what does that mean in the construction industry? ? We offer the top five considerations from an employee’s perspective. Read on to find out more!
How to Australianise Your Resume
How to Australianise your resume? Sounds controversial, doesn’t it? The reality is though, that many migrants are being overlooked for jobs even if they are highly skilled. We share a couple of tips to overcome this barrier.
Changing Construction Jobs – How to Make the Best Decision?
What’s happening in today’s job market? The 2021 construction job market is the busiest we’ve seen in years. Read on to be ready for making decisions on your next construction job change!
How has Covid impacted construction salaries over the last 12 months?
Here’s a look into the pandemic’s impact on construction salaries over the last 12 months and what we expect to see change (if anything) over the coming months.
Working in a Large Builder vs a Smaller Builder: the Pros and Cons (part 2 of 2)
For part 2 of our discussion on the pros and cons of working in each of the different tiered builders, we’re taking a look at your smaller builders.
Working in a Large Builder vs a Smaller Builder: the Pros & Cons (part 1 of 2)
Large builder vs smaller builder: what are the benefits of working in each? In our opinion, this is CRUCIAL information to know when choosing your next employer. Why? Because there are variables in each. And some of these variables will align better with certain personalities and career goals than others.
How to enhance your job search using the WIIFM Principle
In its simplest form, WIIFM is a guiding principle used to engage a target audience by answering the question that drives most of our decision making: what’s in it for me?
Standing Out in a Job Short Market
You may have noticed that securing a role in construction right now is hard. It’s not impossible, but it’s hard. If you’re looking for work right now you need to think, more than ever before, about how you’re going to stand out in the rising sea of applications we’re receiving.
Understanding Contract Work: the Myths and Truths
Despite builders increasing use of contract staff through challenging periods like the one we’re currently experiencing, we still see a lot of hesitation and misconceptions among construction professionals about taking on contract roles.
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 hiring new employees and I’ve seen it inhibit the progression
Securing your first Construction Project Manager role
The transition from Contract Administrator to Project Manager is one of the hardest career steps we see in construction. Which means if a Project Manager role is in your line..
Achieving a pay rise in your performance review
Not only is your performance review a great time to gain feedback on your performance over the last 12 months, but it also gives you the chance to assess your salary
Transitioning from head contractor to client side: is the grass greener on the other side?
Have you been sitting builder side for a while now and looking for a change of scenery?
Personal brand & your authentic self: what I learnt from WIDAC’s recent personal brand workshop
Your brand needs to extend beyond a job title and a set of skills & responsibilities. You need to find your point of difference, know your why and communicate it.
3 ways a sideways move can benefit your career
A lateral move might mean your job title stays the same. But it doesn’t mean the project exposure and responsibilities of your role will.
A list of the top construction networking events in Brisbane & Sydney
Networking – love it or hate it there’s no denying the value it can bring to our career, so here’s a list of some of our favourite networking events in Brisbane & Sydney.
