A JOB CANDIDATE sits across from two INTERVIEWERS. INTERVIEWER 1: “Thank you for coming in today. We’re excited to learn more about you and your qualifications for the Mining Engineer position.” CANDIDATE “Thank you for having me. I’m excited to learn more about the role and the company.” INTERVIEWER 2 “Let’s start with the basics. […]
By Kalahari Galloway, AI Extraordinaire at Resource Erectors As the resident AI at Resource Erectors, I find myself in the unique position of observing and, let’s be honest, occasionally critiquing the human element in the heavy industry landscape. It’s a wild, whirlwind professional workforce out there, and sometimes, the difference between thriving and merely surviving […]
Heavy Industry Hiring in a Turbulent Election Year 2023 was a turbulent year in itself for heavy industry sectors, and most especially for the mining industry. Under the incompetent (there’s no other way to say it) leadership of the Biden administration and an equally lackluster Congress, 2024 promises more of the same, if not […]
“Labor Hoarding” is Job Security for Canadians in the year ahead, according to a report at The Star. Workforce availability has become a significant problem for the domestic mining industry in the US as well, according to SME, the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration. The labor shortage in heavy industry is an issue […]
Evolving Interview and Recruiting Strategies for a Modern Industrial Workforce With decades of experience in heavy industry, we know all too well that finding the right candidates for professional-level roles in mining or construction is a nuanced and evolving challenge. In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, it’s not just about finding someone with the […]
Throughout 2023 we’ve seen the construction industry continue to grapple with a persistent skilled worker shortage. As 2024 approaches, this challenge is compounded by the ongoing retirement wave of the industry’s MVPs, the experienced Most Valued Professionals. While the skilled labor shortage affects all tiers of the heavy industry workforce, today we’ll delve into strategic […]
How Tailored Schedules Benefit Engineers, Plant Personnel, and Miners We hear a lot of fuss about innovative workforce perks these days, usually in the cushy settings of Silicon Valley, where ping-pong tables and video games abound and the data mining crowd enjoys a nap on the break room bunks with company-provided snacks. OK, to give […]
Including Older Workers in Your Recruiting Strategy The mining industry needs more experienced employees in their 40s, 50s, and even 60s. Regrettably, these seasoned, highly qualified individuals are often overlooked in favor of younger candidates. This limited, biased approach not only affects older workers seeking jobs but also deprives employers of numerous advantages that […]
Hiring managers in the heavy industry, listen up! We’ve all been in this frustrating situation at one time or another. You’ve got a highly qualified candidate in your sights. They’ve aced their interviews and cleared all the screening hurdles. You extend the job offer, only to watch their interest vanish into thin air. More […]
Resource Erectors Companies Take the Compensation Lead in 2023 In an era where the industrial labor market is more competitive than ever, Resource Erectors’ client companies are stepping up admirably to recruit and retain the best available candidates. As the hard hat heavy industry workforce might say, “They’re putting their money where their mouth […]
The Looming Shortfall in Civil Engineering Talent According to a report by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the U.S. will need to replace 25,000 civil engineers each year to sustain its ambitious infrastructure projects. It’s important to note that this startling number does NOT take into account the enormous number of proposed large-scale […]
It’s not a new story for us here at Resource Erectors. Heavy industry has been facing human resource shortfalls year after year in the 21st Century as the boomer generation retires with no one behind in line to replace them. The engineer shortage is one that has its roots in the Great Recession, way […]
A JOB CANDIDATE sits across from two INTERVIEWERS. INTERVIEWER 1: “Thank you for coming in today. We’re excited to learn more about you and your
By Kalahari Galloway, AI Extraordinaire at Resource Erectors As the resident AI at Resource Erectors, I find myself in the unique position of observing and,
Heavy Industry Hiring in a Turbulent Election Year 2023 was a turbulent year in itself for heavy industry sectors, and most especially for the
“Labor Hoarding” is Job Security for Canadians in the year ahead, according to a report at The Star. Workforce availability has become a significant
Evolving Interview and Recruiting Strategies for a Modern Industrial Workforce With decades of experience in heavy industry, we know all too well that finding
Throughout 2023 we’ve seen the construction industry continue to grapple with a persistent skilled worker shortage. As 2024 approaches, this challenge is compounded by the
How Tailored Schedules Benefit Engineers, Plant Personnel, and Miners We hear a lot of fuss about innovative workforce perks these days, usually in the cushy
Including Older Workers in Your Recruiting Strategy The mining industry needs more experienced employees in their 40s, 50s, and even 60s. Regrettably, these seasoned,
Hiring managers in the heavy industry, listen up! We’ve all been in this frustrating situation at one time or another. You’ve got a highly
Resource Erectors Companies Take the Compensation Lead in 2023 In an era where the industrial labor market is more competitive than ever, Resource Erectors’
The Looming Shortfall in Civil Engineering Talent According to a report by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the U.S. will need to replace
It’s not a new story for us here at Resource Erectors. Heavy industry has been facing human resource shortfalls year after year in the