How to Break into the Shipyard Industry When You Have No Experience

Do you dream of working around ships? Maybe you even imagine yourself building ships in the future. A career in the marine industry is a great opportunity, but how do you break in when you have no experience? What are marine companies looking for in terms of experience and background? Before you decide on your […]

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 […]

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 […]

What Benefits Are Prospective Employees Looking For When Looking For Work?

Employment isn’t a one-way street. While an employee has to bring certain qualifications to the table, they rely on their employers to create a workplace environment that is conducive to their lifestyle, future, and financial needs. So what should you be offering in terms of benefits when you’re bringing new employees onboard? What do new […]

How to Avoid a Rut in Your Career?

There is nothing worse than feeling like you’re in a run in your career. It happens to everyone, even if you’re generally satisfied with your current career path. So how can you avoid this? How can you make the most of your career at every stage even if you feel like you might be treading […]

Four Ways to Motivate your Shipyard Employees

Managers across all industries know that motivating employees is one of the most important aspects of running an effective department. Your shipyard is no different. You need to ensure that your workers are engaged, satisfied, and motivated. What are some of the best ways to do this within your marine environment? Here are four ideas […]