Career Advice

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?

What if I told you that December wasn’t just a great time to consume a few too many beers and eat your weight in Christmas ham…

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.