Are construction recruitment cover letters still relevant? A cover letter is a thing that has been around as long as a CV, if not longer. With the introduction of the internet and online applications, the value of a cover letter seems to have been lost over modern times. So what is the point of a […]
Demand for quantity surveying can change and evolve year on year. As the construction industry changes so too will the landscape of quantity surveying. The role of a quantity surveyor is essential for many reasons. Quantity surveying is a profession that assists in the pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases of a building project. They provide […]
Here at FBR, we have many pieces of advice for first time construction workers that we want to share. The construction industry is one of the oldest industries around. Since the beginning of time, there has always been a need for construction workers. While the construction landscape may look different it is still vital and […]
The world of recruitment constantly changes, in particular white-collar construction jobs. As the construction industry continues to evolve the job landscape will move with it. Here at FBR, we have seen how the construction industry changes and how technology is moving white-collar construction jobs with it. The construction industry makes up a large proportion of […]
The construction industry is huge and contains many different types of jobs. As recruiters in the construction industry, we often find ourselves being asked by candidates “What construction jobs are there?” The interesting answer to this question is simple; all types of construction jobs. A construction company requires many different types of skills and people […]
Construction qualifications can be confusing for many people. There are many roles within construction and understanding what qualifications you need can seem complex. This can be due to the fact that some roles may not require a specific qualification related to that field of construction work and only a more general construction degree. The construction […]
Recruitment agencies work in various different ways. The ultimate goal of a recruitment agency is to match the right talent with the right job role and company. Call us corporate matchmakers if you will.
The way that recruitment agencies make their money can be different, some recruiters work on a flat fee if the candidate they sourced was selected for a role. Other recruiters take a percentage pay based on the annual salary for the role. Recruitment agencies are running a business after all, however, there are good recruitment agencies and less than ideal ones.
It is important to speak to the recruitment agency you are looking to work with, as a candidate as well as a business. If they are not transparent in how they make money or withhold information from you; that’s a huge red flag and you should consider your options.
Ultimately finding the right recruitment agent is key to ensuring that the right talent is in the right roles. Recruiting is expensive, even if you as a business decide to do it in house. That is why working with a recruitment agency can be beneficial as we work to align your needs as a business with the best talent on the market.
Now we understand how the basics of a recruitment agency works, what does a recruitment agency do to make this happen?
No matter what age you are there may be times when you wish to switch careers. Many recruiters will tell you that after certain ages this is no longer a possibility. However, we think differently. If you are looking to swap careers there is a way around it which makes it easier to land those […]
Artificial intelligence is making waves across all industries. Understanding how artificial intelligence will affect your blue-collar job is essential. But it’s not the robot uprising many will have you believe. Artificial intelligence can actually make your blue-collar jobs easier and better for your working life. As the world of construction is constantly evolving, so will […]
As each industry evolves with society and technology, one common theme that is asked of us as recruiters is whether or not construction is a good career path. This question expands across all industries, but since we are heavily focused on construction recruitment let’s look at this in more detail. Construction as an industry is […]
