Building a Partnership with a Recruiter Will Open you Up To New Opportunities

By / March 19, 2018

If you have skills that are marketable within a shipyard then you’re probably halfway to a marine industry job, right? While these qualifications are important, there is more to impressing a recruiter specializing in shipyard placements when you’re looking for a new job.

4 Project Management Tips To Boost Your Efficiency

By / March 14, 2018

Project management is a word most often associated with information technology work or even industrial environments.

Are You Searching For Jobs on Facebook?

By / March 12, 2018

You already know that social media is considered one of the top places to look for a job. But how do you even get started when looking at shipyards in your area? Where do you look and how do you not get lost down a rabbit hole of celebrity gossip and photos of cats? There …

3 Ways to Protect Your Employees Backs

By / March 7, 2018

Shipbuilding has been described as backbreaking work, but that terminology is outdated and doesn’t reflect modern safety standards in the workplace.

How To Give Notice When Leaving a Job

By Laura LaVoie / March 5, 2018

There are always a ton of reasons someone might leave a job. It may have something to do with overall satisfaction or maybe not getting along with co-workers.

Hiring Top Shipyard Talent is More Than Just a Good Resume

By / February 27, 2018

The first exposure most hiring managers have to any shipyard candidates is their resume. But far too often, more weight is placed on this document that is necessary.

Here’s Why First Impressions Are a Critical During Your Interview

By / February 26, 2018

Your first impression is all you have when it comes to interviewing with a new marine employer and getting a job offer.

How To Reduce Downtime In Your Shipyard

By / February 21, 2018

Downtime is a word many employers dread. Here’s the thing. Some built-in downtime is a good thing for your team.

Willing To Relocate for the Right Job?

By / February 19, 2018

When it comes to a career in the marine industry, there may be occasions to relocate for your next job opportunity.

Best Practices on Motivating Your Underperforming Employees

By / February 14, 2018

Are you concerned that some of your shipyard employees aren’t working up to their potential? Maybe they started out strong but as time went by they became complacent in their work.