Strengthen Your Workforce By Working With A Staffing Agency

By Scott Hutchison / May 24, 2023

Even with all the other economic concerns, the labor shortage continues. Like the shipbuilding industry, manufacturing and fabrication companies are struggling to build their workforce.

Do You Blank On Questions To Ask At The End Of An Interview? Remember These 3 Questions & You’ll Always Wrap Up The Conversation With Confidence

By Scott Hutchison / May 17, 2023

You’re likely to hear in an interview, “Do you have any questions for me?” It can cause many job seekers to clam up, get nervous, and answer with “No.

Are Your Job Descriptions Turning Away Candidates?

By Scott Hutchison / May 10, 2023

Are you not attracting great candidates as you did in the past? Do you see fewer qualified applicants from your job postings? Why are you failing to attract a pool of candidates worth interviewing? The culprit may be the posting itself.

Now Is A Great Time To Enter A Skilled Trades Career – Here’s Why

By Scott Hutchison / May 3, 2023

The job market can feel like a scary place with threats of a recession and concerns over the economy.

Are You Spending Too Much Time Looking for Qualified Workers?

By Scott Hutchison / April 26, 2023

The maritime industry ebbs and flows just like the sea itself. There have been challenges lately with finding qualified employees to take on your marine industry positions.

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Should You Work With A Recruiter To Find Your Next Position?

By Scott Hutchison / April 19, 2023

How do you look for new jobs? The trades are often where who you know is very important to landing a great job, so why not expand your network to include recruiters? If you’ve been scouring online job sites or checking in with your contacts but still haven’t found a position, working with a recruiter …

Signs It Might Be Time to Rethink Your Hiring Strategy

By Scott Hutchison / April 12, 2023

Growth in your manufacturing business is critical to the future. But a company must embrace new things, including technology, processes, and people, to grow.

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What Should You Wear To A Warehouse Interview in 2023?  

By Scott Hutchison / April 5, 2023

The age-old question: what do you wear to a warehouse interview? While warehouses are usually casual environments, with work typically done wearing boots and jeans, people always want to provide a great first impression.

Enticing Younger Workers To Work A Skilled Trade

By Scott Hutchison / March 29, 2023

For a long time, our country pushed the narrative that college was the only path to success for young high school graduates.

Positive or Negative? Exploring The Outlook Of Trade Work

By Scott Hutchison / March 15, 2023

Is trade work right for you? The outlook on trade work for the next several years is trending positive.