The construction industry is far more than just bricks and mortar; it’s a gateway to fulfilling, dynamic construction careers. With a landscape that constantly evolves, it offers unparalleled growth, job security, and the chance to make a lasting impact on the world. The industry is a dynamic field that offers a range of construction careers, […]
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According to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women make up only 9.9% of the construction industry workforce, and even less in other trades positions such as electricians, plumbers, and mechanics. These figures show the significant underrepresentation of women in trades positions in the US. However, over the years, women have been breaking barriers
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The construction industry stands at the threshold of transformation. A Bureau of Labor Statistics report reveals that construction sector employment surged 5% between 2019 and 2022. As demand for skilled workers rises, the ever-evolving construction trades present an environment of new tools, technologies, and methods. Staying competitive requires companies to adopt a proactive approach to
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It takes a fresh strategy to hire the next generation of construction workers. Workforce needs in the construction industry are more diverse than ever. Younger generations do not communicate the same way as Generation X or Baby Boomers. The newest generations have grown up with the internet as their main source of connectivity. Businesses find
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Today more employers are adopting video conferencing software platforms to conduct job interviews when challenging circumstances won’t allow for an in-person interview. Virtual interviews are a cost-effective approach for companies to swiftly evaluate prospects and recruit top talent from around the country, even around the world. Since the pandemic, video interviews have become the norm,
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After submitting your resume online, where did it go? Who reviews them? Will you get an interview? Will you get a response at all? Whether you are applying to become a Project Manager or any type of Executive position, the application process is frustrating. You have no control in the application process. What if you
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The demand for skilled workers continues to rise in 2022. Hiring firms such as Resource Options, Inc. (ROI) helps candidates working in the construction industry find great employers. With the increase in demand for labor, are hiring managers in construction expecting to receive resumes? Cover letters? We talked with Jeff Bryant, Vice President at ROI to better
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Resource Options, Inc. is very excited to have had an opportunity to interview 15 of the women at ROI for women in construction spotlight. Women in Construction Week is March 7-13, 2021. This week raises awareness of the opportunities available for women in the construction industry and to emphasize the growing role of women in
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Resource Options, Inc. is very excited to have had an opportunity to interview 13 of the women at ROI for women in construction spotlight. Women in Construction Week is March 1-7, 2020. This week raises awareness of the opportunities available for women in the construction industry and to emphasize the growing role of women in
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Despite the stereotype of men working in the construction industry, women are just as capable. Female on-site construction workers are lacking, but women altogether are underrepresented in the industry. When it comes to women entering the construction industry, part of the struggle is that women need to go the extra mile to make their accomplishments
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