RealStreet Opens Nashville Office and Hires James Trotter as Business Development Manager
RealStreet – a Maryland-based specialty employment and recruiting firm in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) field – announces the opening of a new branch in Nashville, TN and the hiring of James Trotter to serve the surrounding market as a Business Development Manager. RealStreet President, Judith McGovern enthusiastically stated that “we are excited for the expansion Read more »
Welcome to JobSeeker January | How Every Architecture, Engineering & Construction Professional Can Build a Solid Future with RealStreet
January is the perfect time to start something new. After all, the new year is a new beginning. It is an opportunity to access the past 12 months (as well as your overall career) and develop goals for the year to come. Don’t worry, while career strategy can seem like a daunting process, RealStreet can Read more »
Six Ways A Professional Services Provider Can Help You with Employee Turnover During the Start of The New Year
The New Year means a fresh start. That can bring both positive and negatives. On the positive (and challenging) side, you probably have big plans for the coming calendar years such as growing your company, taking on new initiatives or making your workforce more flexible. Unfortunately for employers, that can also mean that your employees Read more »
Why Every Employee Should Take a Lunch Break to Recharge & Regroup
In the midst of a busy day, it can feel counter-intuitive to make time for a lunch break. If nothing else, it can be tempting to work straight through in order to get more done. Unfortunately, the additional time spent working does not always correlate with increased production. Even if you aren’t hungry, take the Read more »
How to Capitalize on The Holiday Season by Networking During Your Volunteer Work
Volunteer work gives you the opportunity to give back to the community, but there are personal benefits you may not have considered. You may have the opportunity to take on roles you do not in your current company. You can try different types of work to gain new skills and experience. Meet New People Volunteering Read more »
The Key to Scoping Your 12-Month Plan While Preparing for a Successful 2020
No doubt you know the expression “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” This aphorism is often valid. Whether you plan in order to manifest your ideal future or to build a framework to keep your career on track, here are some tips for successfully taking on 2020. Plan Ahead, but Remain Flexible Read more »
Advance Your Career Development During the Holidays
Professional development is a never-ending process. It encompasses an individual’s personal growth and advancement within an organization, and enables progression along an overall career path. The key is to recognize opportunities when they become available, and capitalize on them when possible. Three Ways to Utilize the Holiday Season to Advance Your Career Development Career development Read more »
How to Identify a Candidate’s Soft Skills During an Interview
While filling an open position is often challenging, the pursuit of an ideal candidate can become increasingly frustrating when you factor soft skills into the evaluation. After all, they are typically more difficult to quantify and rate systematically than hard skills. Despite this, soft skills can be critical when determining an individual’s potential for success. Read more »
Preparing for an Interview When You’re Genuinely Nervous
When an ideal job opportunity is on the line, it is natural to be nervous before an interview. Unfortunately, despite this understandable anxiety, employers expect interviewees to be composed and exhibit confidence. Candidates should consider following best practices to minimize anxieties and enable proper preparation before a big interview. Related Post: The Key to Exhibiting Read more »
How Far Back Should Your Resume Go?
Whether you are a seasoned architecture, engineering or construction professional or you are searching for your first job opportunity, you have probably heard that your resume should be a particular length or go back a certain number of years. While this might be appropriate for an entry-level candidate, if you have experience under your belt, Read more »