Motivation, at best of times, can seem purely philosophical with no reality to it. At the same time, in my worst times, I have read motivational quotes that just give me that glitter of hope that I desperately need. Here are 5 motivational quotes for readers 1. “A successful man is one who can lay…
The Degree Everything starts with the degree, most of the positions require a higher national diploma or certificate with 2 or 4 years of experience in construction-related programs. A university degree in construction or civil engineering is preferred. During the university education, students have to obtain high-level information on many-core topics of civil engineering such…
For most, the unicorn that is a fantastic work-life balance is nothing but a myth or bucket of gold at the end of the rainbow. This is especially true to those who work the 9-to-5, only imagining what it’d be like to take an hour-and-a-half lunch, not worry about talking time off work for a…
The hunt for a new job can be daunting, with the demands of looking for suitable vacancies, creating a CV and preparing for the inevitable face-to-face interview. When you do get the interview a little self-confidence will go a long way to impressing a potential employer and can get you closer to landing the job.…
We’ve talked before about the skills every leader should have. I thought it might be productive to share a list of skills every employee should have. Regardless of your job title, this is a list of skills that companies expect everyone to possess. Some might say this list is basic – and it is. Some…
“Power is like being a lady…if you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.” Personally, I find the study of power fascinating. Dictionary.com defines power as “a person or thing that possesses or exercises authority or influence”. So in essence when we use power; we’re utilizing our authority to get something. But, what types…
While the group had a tremendous amount of management experience, everyone recognized how hard it can be in that very first supervisory role. Driving home after the session, it got me thinking – what advice would I have wanted when I first became a supervisor? So I decided to put together a list: Don’t try…
Confession: I have a tendency to use these terms interchangeably at times. Truth is, I shouldn’t. Knowledge, skills, and abilities (aka KSAs) are three different things. And it’s important to know the difference – even though the difference can be subtle. Knowledge is the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject. For example, an employee…
The hunt for a new job can be daunting, with the demands of looking for suitable vacancies, creating a CV and preparing for the inevitable face-to-face interview. When you do get the interview a little self-confidence will go a long way to impressing a potential employer and can get you closer to landing the job.…
Job interviews are the most dreaded interviews of our life. Besides the resume, there are several aspects which can make or break your career. One of the most important things is to make sure you know what to say at the interview. You have to prepare the possible questions and rehearse your answers so that…