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26 June 2024
FOR EMPLOYERS | Steve looks at the unfortunate reality that there is a shortage of premium construction candidates across most specialist professional technical skills right around the world.
25 June 2024
As a specialist construction recruitment agency, we understand the pain points and try to find ways to provide effective solutions. Let’s explore some of the most pressing challenges and strategies Maxim can offer to help.
24 June 2024
A job description is usually the first touch point of interaction with a suitable candidate, so it has to make an impression that counts. In this blog, I will explore some essential elements that make up an effective construction job description.
21 March 2024
I have added value to my employer clients and their business activities for over 20 years. Just recently I remembered that quite a few years ago now, a meme went around about what recruitment consultants “do” and I managed to re-find it.
6 March 2024
As a recruiter in the construction industry, I have made significantly fewer female placements than male placements, and I often question why that is.
12 February 2024
Here Steve looks at the right circumstances in which a Specialist Construction Recruitment Consultancy Can Save you Time and Money.
8 January 2024
Many construction professionals take advantage of the holiday season to reflect on their career paths and consider new employment opportunities if they are perceived to be able to accelerate their career and financial targets.
26 November 2023
This week Richard attended the Hong Kong Construction Industry Council’s Global Construction Sustainability Forum and Exhibition where he discussed the forecasted volume of work planned for the coming years and the critical shortage of manpower faced by the construction industry.
16 October 2023
All of the recruitment and career resources can be found in the ‘News’ section but this post is a ‘cheat sheet’ giving a fast-track tour of the sections and specific articles that might be relevant to you – and to highlight a few of my favourite straight-talking blogs that offer some great advice.
10 October 2023
If you want to secure your best fit candidate for a live job vacancy, acting quickly will help. This means prompt candidate shortlisting, interviewing, selection and onboarding
2 October 2023
In this blog we will look at some of the ways you can reflect on and improve your interview and selection methods for a win win outcome. We look at what can you as the interviewer and ambassador of your company and brand do to prepare too?
17 August 2023
With the competition for skilled professionals intensifying, construction companies are realising the need to stand out to attract and retain top talent. "Building a Strong Employer Brand in a Competitive Market" is not only a necessity but also a pathway to sustained success.