Career Advice

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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

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..

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

Have you been sitting builder side for a while now and looking for a change of scenery?

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.

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.

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.

Being a long-serving firm in the recruitment industry, we’ve heard our fair share of horror tales from candidates.

The video interview is an effective way for hiring managers and recruiters to reduce geographical boundaries for connecting with top talent, and its growing popularity means the likelihood you’ll come across one in your career is increasing!

Complacency, while a comfortable place to be, can stagnate our career development and expose us to a blindside at work.

The move from Leading Hand to Foreman will provide plenty of opportunities to develop in your career, but it won’t be without some initial drawbacks.

Suzanne discusses the trends she’s been seeing in the demand for client side PMs in Brisbane & her advice for a successful job hunt.

In competitive industries such as construction and property, knowing how to network, and actively doing it, will be advantageous to you when seeking new opportunities.

Before accepting an offer,…

A significant portion of our day is spent understanding what knowledge and traits a candidate requires to be successful with our clients..