Here’s What You Need to Know When Evaluating a Job Offer

Getting a job offer is an incredible accomplishment, but now you have a choice. Do you accept or reject the offer? And how do you evaluate if it’s the right job for you? Ensuring the job is a good fit will be vital for your future. Here are a few things to consider when you’ve […]

Importance of Following Prospective Companies To Find Jobs

As a labor professional looking for a job in the marine industry, you probably haven’t put too much thought into social media. But today’s ever-interconnected digital work means that following prospective companies in order to find jobs is becoming increasingly more important. While following their website, Facebook page, Twitter feed, LinkedIn presence and more are […]

Incorporating The Value of Sustainability in Your Business

Sustainability is on the minds of many organizations. Especially when it comes to big scale manufacturing, like working in a shipyard, being mindful of your sustainability practices can become very important. And while your management team may fully embrace the idea, it can be harder to ensure its implementation throughout the organization. Here are a […]

How To Set Yourself Up For a Promotion

Has working in a shipyard been your long-term goal? Do you want to build ships that sail the world? Be responsible for freight and cargo and imagine your work traveling to far away destinations. Once you’ve gotten yourself in an entry level role, you probably want to work your way up to more advanced positions. […]

Is Your Company Attracting Younger Workers?

Manufacturing, fabrication, welding, and shipyard positions have a reputation of being for a certain generation of employees. But in order remain competitive in the market, it’s important that your company hire and retain younger workers from the millennial generation. This generation has passed Baby Boomers as the largest group in our workforce today. So how […]

Hiring Top Shipyard Talent is More Than Just a Good Resume

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. Sure, a good resume is important, but hiring shipyard talent is about so much more. How can you look beyond the resume to ensure you’re hiring the […]