Restoration and construction hiring, explained plainly — resume advice, interview prep, and hiring insights. 90 articles, newest first.
Stop Posting Jobs. Start Selling Opportunities: How to Attract More Qualified Candidates In today’s tight labor market, leadership can no longer rely on outdated…
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In a major metropolitan market, at any given time, 15-20 restoration companies are aggressively hiring for sales roles. With top performers in high demand,…
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Navigating Recruitment Challenges: The High Cost of Second-Guessing Leadership Decisions Recently, a restoration company enlisted support to fill a management position at one of…
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As the cost of child care in the U.S. continues to rise, many working parents find themselves in a tough spot, where staying in…
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In the high-stress world of insurance restoration, maintaining a resilient and satisfied workforce is paramount to long-term success. The industry’s demanding nature, characterized by…
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While we do not work in the restoration field, recruiting in it and talking to candidates daily about their pain points surrounding their jobs…
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A Lesson in Losing A Top Candidate In the high-stakes world of insurance restoration, leadership faces unique hiring challenges, where industry-specific knowledge and a…
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With 2023 marking the start of a new decade and an impending economic recession–employers are becoming increasingly focused on changing their hiring practices. Proactive…
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Despite rigorous interviews that occur in multiple rounds, almost half of all new hires quit within 18 months. And since companies rely heavily on…
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Hiring for a construction team requires thorough diligence; there’s just no room for error. Hired applicants will not only be working in complex restoration…
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Showing Employee Appreciation During Extreme Circumstances Recognizing and appreciating employees can boost morale and make them feel valued. However, in extreme times—such as during…
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Revamping the Hiring Process: 3 Tips for Making the Best Possible Hires No matter how saturated the job market is or how hard times…
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The United States is rapidly urbanizing, and the construction industry can’t keep up. Among other problems, the biggest obstacle that construction companies face is…
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The human resource function of businesses has undergone major changes over the last few years. What was once called recruitment is now referred to…
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5 Ways To Make Your Resume Stand Out Typically, it takes around five months for candidates to find a new job. The biggest problem…
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The human resource function of businesses has undergone major changes over the last few years. What was once called recruitment is now referred to…
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3 Habits of An Effective Construction Project Manager Project management is a rapidly growing career option – especially in the field of construction. It’s…
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Things are changing for ‘hiring and recruitment practices’ around the world. What was a largely in-house function once is now outsourced by around 50%…
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Over the past few years, the USA has dealt with an acute shortage of skilled labor. As of January 2019, there were as many…
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Whether you landed your dream job right after graduation or had to work long shifts to make your way to the top, there will…
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Gone are the days when the generation of baby boomers would work hard at their jobs to advance their careers without paying heed to…
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It can be challenging to make a name for yourself in a company that you’ve just joined. You will be looked upon as the…
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Did you know that one of the primary reasons why employees leave their jobs is because of bad employers? If you left your last…
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Whether it’s time for your annual raise or a performance meeting where you’re hoping to discuss the prospects of your salary, the mere thought…
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There comes a point in your life when you wake up and are hit with the sudden realization that you’re essentially reliving the same…
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A Tale of Trembling Knees and Sweaty Palms Did you just receive a call for a job interview? Congratulations, you’ve almost made it! We…
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Whether you’re looking for a desk job or applying for a construction job, there’s a common denominator to all kinds of jobs that sends…
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Along with mounting global issues such as climate change, population growth, and food shortages, employment prospects don’t seem to be getting any better either.…
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The Art of On-Boarding: How to Get It Right If the recruitment cycle at your company has just ended, it’s likely that you’ll have…
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How to Create Solution-Focused Employees Around 385 million working days are lost annually due to workplace conflicts. These conflicts largely arise due to problem-focused…
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3 Challenges a Restoration Company Faces With increases in risk exposure, performance monitoring, and administrative challenges, the restoration industry faces more immense challenges. Amidst…
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What Recruiters Hate Seeing on Your Resume (And What They Love) If you have been using those overused jargon and clichés in your resume…
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The Importance of Human Connection in the Age of AI The incorporation of artificial intelligence in almost all fields of life is thrilling and…
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How to Convey Culture Through Job Descriptions Spot-on job descriptions are crucial to bringing in the right talent into your organization. Many companies create…
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The Importance of Cognitively Diverse Teams and How to Build Them We’re living in an era of globalization, technological transformations, and multicultural diversity. And…
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Recruiting Millennials Nov 29, 2019 | Employers | Mitchell Riley | Number of Comments: 0 Top Tips For Attracting Millennial Millennials are every employer’s…
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A recent survey has revealed that 57% of the working population between the ages of 18 and 34 attested that changing jobs frequently was…
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Is Your Hiring Process A Detriment To Hiring The Right Candidate Regardless of how saturated the job market gets, job seekers will not hesitate…
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Headhunting Vs. Recruiting Although the terms ‘recruiting’ and ‘headhunting’ are used synonymously, there are some unacknowledged differences between them. The baseline difference between the…
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Hiring Decisions: When is the Right Time to Hire? Growing your business means expanding your operations, while also having a workforce that’s equipped to…
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As competition among businesses increases, it becomes vital to maintain a good market reputation to captivate customers and enhance revenues. However, this is not…
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When companies hire new employees, they invest time and money to make them ready for the corporate world and to bring to the same…
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According to a recent report, the United States is facing an extreme shortage of top talent, with up to 6.6 million vacant job positions!…
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The construction industry is growing at a dynamic pace; however, many businesses face difficulties when it comes to hiring a workforce, because of an…
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Top 5 Qualities of Great Recruiters A good recruiter ensures that the company consistently attracts the right talent, and the candidates find suitable jobs.…
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Positive Candidate Experiences: The Key to Securing Top Talent According to the latest job market trends in 2019, there are more than seven million…
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How to Control Your Workforce through Staffing Companies Many companies are seeing their businesses grow as the economy slowly continues to improve in the…
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In this fast-paced commercial environment, businesses can’t make any mistakes with hiring. Organizations need the best candidates because new talent impacts market competitiveness, and…
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The labor market has become very tricky to navigate companies now face novel challenges in hiring and retaining good candidates. Employers are consistently trying…
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Tips for Recruiting Top Construction Talent The growth of the construction industry has slowed down a bit in the past few years. One of…
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The 7 Deadly Sins of Recruiting Recruiting may seem like a walk in the park but it’s actually a high stakes profession. That’s because…
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Every new employee requires training to help them integrate into your business. Hiring employees frequently and dealing with a turnover rate can be both…
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An average job opening attracts about 250 resumes—only 2% of applicants will actually be called in for an interview. 33% of recruiters say they…
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Water Damage Restoration Jobs: Skills and Attributes Employers Look for How to Secure the Best Talent in a Candidate Driven Market Aug 2, 2019…
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Most business leaders understand that happy employees lead to happy customers. One of the most important ways to keep your employees satisfied is by…
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What makes a successful enterprise? It takes a vision, laser focus and the ambition to succeed. It also takes a team of talented individuals…
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Industry trends come and go and this year is no exception. When it comes to the restoration industry, 2019 has brought in a range…
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But first things first… What is a staffing agency? A staffing agency is a company which offers recruiting services to businesses, both big and…
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Hiring the wrong candidate for the wrong position can turn out to be a costly mistake for companies. According to a three-year study by…
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Tips for Choosing the Right Staffing Agency Being an employer, you’ve probably weighed the benefits of hiring a staffing agency to cater to your…
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How to Identify a Job Candidate with High Emotional Intelligence Why does emotional intelligence even matter in the workplace? Business is people and people…
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Not all interviewers have the experience to identify toxic candidates during the recruitment process. Interviews may only last a short while, but there are…
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Preparing in advance alleviates some of the anxiety and nervousness that comes with interviews. A quick search on the internet will give candidates a…
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You see, professional accomplishments and industry experience are only a part of what matters in a job interview; interviewers are on the lookout for…
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There’s no doubt that you shouldn’t tell major lies about your abilities and qualifications. You may get away with exaggerating your fluency in French…
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The Financial Case For Hiring a Recruitment Company One of the major ways modern businesses can save money is by outsourcing HR functions. Hiring…
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Important Benefits of Hiring the Right Candidate the First-Time Round On the other hand, hiring a great candidate (as opposed to an average candidate)…
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1. Describe a time when you had to collaborate with a difficult coworker. There will always be situations where you are forced to work…
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One of ways of assessing a candidate’s expertise and personality is to ask them “situational” questions that reveal how they managed specific circumstances from…
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Behavioral vs Situational Interviews: How Are They Different? Different kinds of jobs require different types of interviews. Two common types of interviews are behavioral…
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The Most Popular Types of Interviews Used By Recruiters Appearing for a job interview this week? Make sure you’re prepared for what lies ahead!…
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Figure out What You’re Looking For You won’t get your dream job by praying hard for it; start planning in advance. Take out some…
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After significant damage occurs, restoration companies typically respond first to salvage the situation. The damage could result from fire, flood, water, or natural disasters.…
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Employee benefit programs have evolved beyond healthcare options and 401(k) plans. There are emerging trends in modern benefits packages which point to a focus…
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Fumbling over the new disaster restoration job offer? Not sure whether you should take up that web developer position? Here are a few things…
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Interviews can be daunting, and you want to be prepared for all types of questions you might be asked. Here are a few problem…
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Lack of talented staff remains a major obstacle for restoration companies. Working with a recruitment agency can help you find the right candidates for…
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How To Write Effective Job Ads Writing a job advertisement is much the same as writing any other advertisement. There’s nothing quite as frustrating…
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One of the most important tools a job seeker has available to them is their resume, and so it goes, whether a person is…
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How To Hire A Great Sales Professional If you consider the 80/20 rule (also known as the pareto principle) that says 80% of your…
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So, you want to apply for a job – but you haven’t written a resume in years! Not to worry… we here at OPS…
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If you don’t have a website these days, people can’t find you. But with every business having a website, how can you get people…
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Some people may or may not be aware that there is a minimum threshold for a salary employee that may or may not qualify…
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1.) Expertise: As a recruiting firm who specializes in the Restoration Industry we understand every position, and what you will be looking for in…
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YOUR DAILY ROUTINE MAY BE CAUSING YOUR PAYCHECK TO TAKE A SERIOUS HIT. Typical morning: Wake up for work. Post #IWokeUpLikeThis selfie on Instagram.…
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Are You Hiring The “Right” People There is no exact science to ensure successful hiring despite those that claim otherwise. Sure, you can reduce…
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Writing a resume may not be the most exciting document you will ever produce, but it could be one of the most important. It…
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HR Lessons from the Latest Yahoo! Firing Scandal Mar 6, 2016 Another news cycle, another questionable employer brand practice at Yahoo!. This time, a…
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Feel like you’re on the recruiting and hiring treadmill to nowhere? It can be frustrating to get into a rut of reading the same…
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December 2015 concluded with strong employment growth, as “jobs increased by 292,000, well above the projected 210,000.” The unemployment rate stayed steady at 5%.…
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